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2021 Year in Review: Cheers to 20 Years, Part One
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...
DE Talk Unplugged: Combatting the “She-cession”
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...
Cue the Festivities: Creating Inclusive Holiday Celebrations in the Workplace
When most of us think of December and winter holidays in the United States, we instinctively jump to Christmas and New Year's. But many other faiths and cultures have wintertime celebrations and religious observances – and sometimes, cultures may recognize and honor...
Including Intellectual & Psych Disabilities in Neurodiversity
About 1 in 7 people can be considered neurodivergent or have a brain that works outside what we expect and consider “normal” or neurotypical. When we think of neurodiversity, we often think of conditions positively associated with innovation, creativity, and...
DEvelopments | PRM User Interface Updates & Usability Improvements
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...
DE Talk Unplugged: The Role of Employers in Employee Mental Health
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...
20 Things DirectEmployers Offers That Make Your Life Easier
In honor of our 20th anniversary this year, we’re reflecting on our sensational past, looking ahead to bigger and better things, and taking time to slow down and appreciate our Members who have helped us get to where we are today. With that said, we’re taking a look...
DE Talk Unplugged: Navigating COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
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...
Advancing Board Diversity: Nasdaq’s New SEC Approved Rule Falls Short for People with Disabilities
In August 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a request from Nasdaq, a stock operator, to require its listed companies to report on their diverse boards or explain the lack of diversity. The Nasdaq proposal defines diversity to include at...
DE Talk Unplugged | Redefining Work & the 8-to-5 Culture
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...
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