by Kacie Koons | Sep 8, 2022 | Networking and Education
In the world of federal contractor compliance, things are ever-changing – especially when it comes to audits. While OFCCP may be doing fewer audits than they used to, the audits themselves have become more complex and time consuming, leaving government contractors...
by Kacie Koons | Aug 16, 2022 | Networking and Education
In case you missed it, we recently aired a special edition minisode of the DE Talk Podcast hosted by our friends at Recruit Rooster – Ruth Toombs and Rob Cox. These two sat down to discuss the workforce trends experienced over the course of the pandemic so far, from...
by Kacie Koons | Mar 24, 2022 | Networking and Education
Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts have become a priority for employers in today’s evolving workforce but the terms are often associated with a much narrower focus than they should be. While race is often at the forefront of these programs, other groups can be...
by Kacie Koons | Mar 2, 2022 | Networking and Education
Outreach is essential for establishing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and in turn, keeping record of these outreach efforts becomes vital for remaining in compliance with OFCCP regulations. Since launching DirectEmployers’ Partner Relationship Manager (PRM) back...
by Kacie Koons | Feb 9, 2022 | Networking and Education
Labor law was a roller coaster for employers last year and 2022 is looking to be much the same with big goals and new changes planned from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). In our first DE Talk episode of the year, our employment law experts...
by Kacie Koons | Dec 15, 2021 | Networking and Education
In part one of our 2021 recap, we shared some really exciting things – 20th anniversary celebrations, our first-ever virtual conference, and some really impressive awards. Fortunately, we’ve got even more accomplishments to share as we look back on the second half of...
by Kacie Koons | Dec 8, 2021 | Networking and Education
For DirectEmployers, 2021 started in much the same way that 2020 ended – at home. Much to the appreciation of our staff, we continued to thrive in our remote work settings, carrying on with our customer service, product development, and other necessary supporting...
by Kacie Koons | Dec 2, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
If you’ve been following labor market trends, you’ve likely heard the term “she-cession”, referring to the large volume of women who have left the workforce during the pandemic. Just how many have left, what is the cause, and how can we fix it? Check out this snippet...
by Kacie Koons | Nov 19, 2021 | Networking and Education
DirectEmployers Partner Relationship Manager (PRM) is a lifeline for federal contractors looking to manage and track their outreach efforts, so it’s essential that we keep the platform up-to-date, easy to use, and growing in functionality. With that said, our Product...
by Kacie Koons | Nov 10, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
Along with physical health, the pandemic has also put the spotlight on mental health, particularly in the workplace where long hours and overtime, lack of sleep, inordinate levels of continued and consistent stress, and general worry about personal and public health...