by Kacie Koons | Jul 26, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
July is Disability Pride Month – a time not only for individuals with disabilities to embrace and celebrate who they are, but for allies to show their continued support. As an association, we are proud to be comprised of hundreds of employers who go the extra mile to...
by Kacie Koons | Jul 12, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
In the season four closer of the DE Talk podcast, we shared a special conversation that took place at DirectEmployers 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon23) in Chicago, back in mid-April. Live on stage, our podcast host Candee Chambers moderated a fireside...
by Kacie Koons | Jun 28, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
In early June, DirectEmployers had the opportunity to sponsor a trueU Leadership Summit focusing on the topic of generational differences at work and in life. Taking place at the Indianapolis Colts training facility, nine DE and Recruit Rooster team members had the...
by Kacie Koons | Jun 21, 2023 | Networking and Education
Thanks to an agile production cycle, our product development team is always working to make our products and tools more streamlined and easier to use. Over the last few years, we’ve begun implementing single sign-on (SSO), which integrates all DirectEmployers and...
by Kacie Koons | Jun 14, 2023 | Networking and Education
Preparing your affirmative action plan (AAP) for filing takes a lot of effort, but the work doesn’t end there. In our latest DE Talk minisode, we sat down with Chris Lindholm and Desiree Throckmorton of OutSolve to discuss what steps to take after you complete your...
by Kacie Koons | May 24, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
You’ve likely heard of the glass ceiling, which refers to employment barriers facing women, but are you familiar with the bamboo ceiling? As you can probably guess, this term applies to the obstacles that Asian Americans encounter in the corporate world. While it may...
by Kacie Koons | Apr 19, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
April marks a number of important celebrations and recognition days, including Arab American Heritage Month, and Ramadan, one of the holiest months on the Islamic calendar. In recognition, we sat down with Raheef Alturkmani, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for...
by Kacie Koons | Mar 31, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
The following information is provided by USDOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP): The 2023 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) national hiring benchmark was recently updated on the VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark...
by Kacie Koons | Mar 22, 2023 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
When we think of diversity and inclusion, culture, race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, and nationality come to mind, but there’s a hiring group that encompasses all of these varying classifications – veterans and military spouses. In the latest episode of the DE...
by Kacie Koons | Mar 15, 2023 | Networking and Education
It’s no secret that we’re customer obsessed and it certainly shows! In fact, we were recently awarded a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year – All Other Industries category of the 17th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer...