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DE Talk Unplugged | Real or Robot? Navigating Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI
In the world of talent acquisition, AI is often celebrated as a game-changer for streamlining everything from sourcing to onboarding. However, there is a shadow side to these advancements that many TA teams are now grappling with: bots and AI-driven candidate fraud....
Greatly Expanded IPEDS Reporting for Colleges & Universities Approved by Trump Administration
The following compliance alert was provided by Mickey Silberman, Esq. and Michelle Duncan, Esq. of Silberman Law PC. Submission of Seven Years of Detailed Data Due by March 18, 2026 Data to be Used for Potential Discrimination Investigations First, the good news...
DE Talk Unplugged | 2026 Expert Compliance Insights: New Rules, Changed Government Enforcement & How Employers Can Respond
In the latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, DirectEmployers Executive Director Jeff Gill sat down with employment law attorneys Mickey Silberman and Michelle Duncan of Silberman Law PC. With nearly 60 years of combined experience in EEO and OFCCP compliance, Mickey...
DE Talk Unplugged | Tapping into the Hidden Job Market with Summer Delaney
In the latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, Shannon Offord, VP of Strategic Partnerships at DirectEmployers, sat down with Summer Delaney, the founder and CEO of CollabWORK to discuss the roads less traveled in talent acquisition strategies. If you’ve ever felt like...
Industry Veteran Alicia Wallace Set to Host New Compliance Education Series for DE Members
We are constantly seeking new ways to empower our Members with the knowledge they need to navigate the ever-changing landscape of OFCCP compliance and recruitment. That is why we are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with one of the industry’s most...
DE Talk Unplugged | TA in Transition: A Year in Retrospect
In the latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, Shannon Offord catches up with a longtime friend and industry veteran, Shelia Gray. Recently named the Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Hyundai, Shelia brings over 20 years of experience as a recruiting architect to a...
2025 | A Year of Change, Part Two
In part one of our annual recap, we discussed some of the accolades we’ve received this year, as well as a new solution enhancement, leadership updates, and an exciting partnership extension with NASWA. In this post, we’ll shift the focus to our wonderful...
2025 | A Year of Change, Part One
2025 was a year of significant changes, for more reasons than one. From external changes in administration and regulatory requirements and priorities to changes internally in leadership, DirectEmployers endured it all, pivoted to support our Members, and we couldn’t...
DE Talk Unplugged | Translating Military Skills to Corporate Needs
Is your organization simply "grazing the tip of the iceberg" when it comes to military recruitment? In this insightful segment from the most recent episode of the DE Talk Podcast, Recruit Rooster’s Ruth Toombs and Elliott Obermaier challenge employers to look past the...
DE Talk Unplugged: Strategies for Disability-Driven Innovation & Growth
With National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recently coming to a close, we reflect on this year’s theme, ‘Celebrating Value and Talent’. After all, individuals with disabilities are more than a compliance requirement. Each talented individuals brings...