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Why You Should Participate in the DirectEmployers Member Awards Competition
The principles of open source help drive innovation. We see it with technologies like Ubuntu and Firefox, and programming languages such as PHP and Python. Even HR is catching on, and organizations like #HROS have been formed to “make it easier for practitioners to...
Why You Don’t Want to Miss the SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting their Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition in Boston October 26-28th, 2015. This event is designed to help HR professionals make the business case for diversity through sessions that will...
Meet the DirectEmployers Compliance Advisory Board
As a Member-owned and managed organization of over 800 employers, 96% of which are federal contractors, we pride ourselves on our breadth of knowledge pertaining to OFCCP regulations and our unparalleled compliance solution. But as the famous NBA coach Pat Riley once...
Redeem Your Lunch Hour
At some point during your work day (especially if you’re in a more traditional 9-to-5 setting), you’re going to take a break to eat. You have this chunk of time in the middle of your day called “lunch hour”… so how can you make the most of it? Sure, you need to eat. That’s a given. But that lunch hour can be used for so much more too.
Labor Day is About You
We celebrate Boss’ Day and Administrative Professionals Day, but what about YOUR day? Did you know that Labor Day was instituted to celebrate YOU? According to the United States Department of Labor, “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor...
DE-velopments | July/August 2015 DirectEmployers Product Development Update
DE-velopments is the DirectEmployers monthly overview of our product release updates and their benefits to Members. It has been a busy, busy couple of months, so let's dive right in: Recruitment Marketing Solution Resumes Now Referred to as Profiles Currently job...
Get to Know Our Newest OFCCP Expert Joyce Morgan
Earlier this year we announced a newly formed alliance with Joyce Morgan of Morgan Consulting Services, LLC. The addition of Joyce to the DirectEmployers Compliance Advisory Team uniquely positions us to provide a three-pronged approach – functional, advisement and legal consulting – to aid our Members in tackling the daily challenges associated with their federal contractor status.
DirectEmployers’ Commitment to Guard and Reserve Through ESGR
If you’ve been to a local business, it’s likely you walked by a framed letter verifying the establishment’s commitment to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). But what exactly is ESGR and why is it important for employers to support this initiative?...
Working Parents: Making the Most of Your Time Away from Work
When my children wake up on Saturday mornings, one of their first questions is “what is today’s adventure? “ While my husband and I could easily burn a few hours reading, catching up on our favorite shows, cleaning and taking afternoon naps, we’ve made a deliberate...
A Winning Trifecta of OFCCP Compliance Experts
When networking at conferences or talking with friends, I’m often asked the question, “What company do you work for?” That question is quickly followed by, “What do they do?” These questions are always tricky to answer because it’s hard to explain all of the unique facets of DirectEmployers in one 60-second sound bite–and I’m the one writing the content so this should be an easy feat for me. One thing that I’ve always been able to easily tout is the knowledge base of DirectEmployers, and our partnerships that add immense value and empower Members with the knowledge needed to do their jobs more efficiently.