DE Talk Unplugged: Navigating COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

by Kacie Koons | Oct 6, 2021 | Networking & Education

Over the last year and a half, employers have had to face many challenges they never expected, and while many have finally gotten the hang of modified recruitment, hiring practices and hybrid work schedules, the COVID-19 vaccine has thrown a whole new curveball their...

DE Talk Unplugged | Redefining Work & the 8-to-5 Culture

by Kacie Koons | Sep 9, 2021 | Networking & Education

Until early 2020, most companies were only beginning to come around to the idea of remote work and flexible schedules but the pandemic forced us all to pivot and adapt – nearly overnight. As things continue to change, the future of work is starting to look a lot...

DE Academy: Continuing Education & Professional Development On-Demand

by Kacie Koons | Aug 6, 2021 | Networking & Education

For many, education ends upon college graduation but the truth is, we should never stop learning! Times are changing, industries are evolving at unprecedented speeds, and there’s always something new that can add value to your life and career. In fact, continuing...

Five Reasons to Submit to Speak at DEAMcon22

by Kacie Koons | Jul 22, 2021 | Networking & Education

The year is flying by and it seems like just yesterday we were hosting our first-ever virtual conference in honor of our 20th anniversary. But now, we’re looking ahead to next year — our first in-person conference since 2019! That’s right, DirectEmployers 2022 Annual...

OFCCP Compliance: Unlimited, or Simplified? Take your pick!

by Kacie Koons | Jul 1, 2021 | Networking & Education

When it comes to OFCCP compliance, recruitment is always at the heart of it. You have jobs to fill, and you’re looking for skilled talent to join your workforce and add to the bottom line. Federal regulations set forth by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance...

Congratulations to the DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity!

by Kacie Koons | May 18, 2021 | Networking & Education

“Diversity & Inclusion” means many things, but what it boils down to is equal opportunity and fair treatment for all, especially in the workplace. As many companies begin to ramp up their DE&I efforts as a result of last summer’s push for justice and social...

Internal Mobility 2021 | Best Practices from National Employers

by Kacie Koons | May 5, 2021 | Data, Networking & Education

Gone are the days when workers switch jobs every three years. According to the latest studies, employees are more loyal than you might think. In fact, Gen Z employees plan to stay with their current employer for six years, and Millennials plan to stay for 10 years.1...

DEvelopments | Job Views Timeline Update

by Kacie Koons | Apr 20, 2021 | Data, Networking & Education

Last year we revamped our Analytics tool to give our Members better insight into their job performance via job views and source location. In this advancement, we incorporated a default view based on the “Found On” field, which gave Members a broad view of their...

DE Talk Unplugged: Improving Disability Outcomes

by Kacie Koons | Apr 6, 2021 | Networking & Education

Season two of the DE Talk podcast covered a variety of topics ranging from AI-driven talent acquisition technologies and professional development to recruitment marketing and military caregivers, and so many great conversations were had! With our final episode of the...

MEMBER ALERT | Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark is Now 5.6 Percent

by Kacie Koons | Mar 30, 2021 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts

The following information is provided by USDOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP): Today, OFCCP updated the 2021 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark on the VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Database. Effective...