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DE Talk Unplugged: Are Military Spouses Protected by VEVRAA?
2020 is going to be a big year for federal contractors, and our experts went to work unpacking all of the relevant information that contractors need to be aware of in the coming year. One big topic that still has the contractor community reeling stems from the OFCCP’s...
Talent Technology Explained: Programmatic Ad Buying
Just as our Members are continuously seeking learning opportunities to expand their knowledge and diversify their skillset, we are always learning ourselves–and that means partnering with organizations that have a focus in areas different from us. This year we...
DEvelopments | User Management
Our Product Development team works tirelessly to create new tools and applications that add value to membership, but you may not know that they also regularly make updates to existing products and improvements behind the scenes. As an Association, we take our Members’...
DE Talk Unplugged: Career Site Accessibility
With the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities almost double that of the unemployment rate for individuals without a disability, dedicated hiring initiatives have become a focus for employers of all size and federal contractor status. Of course,...
2019 Rewind: Reflecting on a Year of Hard Work & Hustle
Another year is quickly coming to a close, and as we look back at the past 12 months, we have a lot to be grateful for. This year brought new products and service offerings, new team members, exciting partnerships and so many new Members! As the holidays approach, we...
DE Talk Unplugged: David Muir
While veteran unemployment is often a hot topic in the HR world, and thankfully on the decline, veteran underemployment is still a major issue–and one that isn’t often discussed. What does that mean exactly? An underemployed veteran is a veteran who has accepted a job...
Social Roundup: November 2019
This month our content series had two main focuses: veterans and apprenticeships. In honor of Veterans Day, we hosted a series of exclusive webinars centered on the topic of veteran and military hiring, and to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-15), we...
Social Roundup: October 2019 – NDEAM Edition
October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and as a result, an abundance of disability content was released to the media. From tips on accessible office design to inclusive card games, wheelchair-friendly Halloween costumes, and an exciting new...
DE Talk Unplugged: Haley Moss
Over the years, we have made some fantastic connections and real friendships with industry experts and community advocates who are all-around amazing people. Not only do we champion their causes, but we have had amazing conversations that truly drive the conversation...
Social Roundup: September 2019
If you aren’t following us on social media, you are missing out on some great news articles filled with statistics, tips and best practices that could help you in your day-to-day as a human resources professional. Previously shared in the form of an Industry News...
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