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DE Academy: Continuing Education & Professional Development On-Demand
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
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!
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...
Stimulating Engagement During the Era of Virtual Events: A How-to Guide from Conference Planners
Let’s dispel this myth right off the bat – virtual events are not easier to host, and while they can be more cost-effective than in-person events, they also present their own special set of challenges. Whether hosting conferences, symposiums, career fairs, or even...
Congratulations to the DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity!
“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...
DEAMcon21: A Live Streamed Experience Unlike Any Other
Virtual event planning is TOUGH. Getting people engaged and keeping their attention is even more challenging – unless you’re DirectEmployers that is. From live-streamed yoga to cocktail mixology and tough trivia, DirectEmployers 2021 Annual Meeting & Conference...
Internal Mobility 2021 | Best Practices from National Employers
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
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
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...
Digital Content: Accessibility is King
Diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) have rightfully been a hot topic as of late, but it’s important to remember that this includes not only individuals of varying race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual preference, but also individuals with disabilities. In order to...