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Making the Most of DEAM18
It’s hard to believe that in just two weeks we’ll be heading to beautiful Seattle, Washington to convene with our Members, partners and industry friends at DirectEmployers 2018 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM18)! We have so many exciting things planned for our...
DEAM18 Agenda: AI in HR Tech
Each year we are overwhelmed with speaker submissions for our Annual Meeting & Conference. While each submission is centered on a current HR topic, none seemed more relevant this year than artificial intelligence (AI). Today, we’re hard pressed to turn on the news...
DEAM18 Agenda: Diversity at its Finest
There are so many elements that come into play when hosting a conference, but none more important than the programming and content. Having great sessions and dynamic speakers presenting that material is the cornerstone of any conference and can boost attendance more...
Confidence in Compliance: Bethann Weaver’s DEAM Experience
Each person who attends our Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM) attends for different reasons. For some, it’s to gain additional information on the OFCCP compliance and regulatory landscape. For others, it’s to immerse themselves in recruitment best practices and...
Candid Conversations & Educational Advancement: Charles Lilly’s DEAM Experience
Open dialogue and peer-to-peer learning is a cornerstone of each of year’s Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM). Learn how candid conversations and scalable learning help DirectEmployers attendees advance their education and further their career track in today’s blog post from Charles Lilly of Hub International.
DEAM’d A Wealth of Knowledge: Mike Bazinet’s Conference Experience
Let’s talk programming. There’s something to say about peer-to-peer education. You have a depth of understanding and a connection to shared struggles, solutions and best practices. This is the reason why we stack our agenda with practitioners from a variety of...
Who are the DEAM Conferences Really For?
For us, the Annual Meeting & Conference isn’t just a one-week event. It’s a year-long marathon of planning, meetings, more planning and excitement. The marketing team puts in countless man-hours on-site and throughout the year, and we still think it’s the best...
Pam Webster: DEAM 10-Year Repeat Attender
Our Annual Meeting & Conference comes chock-full of new experiences each year (ahem, make-your-own donut bar last year), but one constant element are the eager faces of the repeat attendees who you developed rapport with over the years. The conference may be...
Livin’ the DEAM: Backstage with Scarlet Pettit
After working at DirectEmployers for six years, I’ve been to my fair share of industry conferences. While I’m always blown away by each event’s unique attributes, I remain positive that our Annual Meeting & Conference has hands-down the best mix of education,...
AI, Diversity Hiring & Much More | A DEAM18 Agenda Overview
With just over three months to the kickoff of DirectEmployers 2018 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM18), the excitement is building as we anticipate the gathering of our Members and industry friends at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle for another great...