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DE Talk Unplugged: The Top 10 Employment Law Issues That Affected Federal Contractors in 2023
It wouldn’t be a new year without insight from our employment law experts John C. Fox and Candee Chambers! A few weeks ago, we launched our first new DE Talk Podcast episode of 2024, featuring these two, as they recapped all that took place in the regulatory...
Reflecting on a Year of Inclusivity: DirectEmployers ERG Year-End Recap and 2024 Expansion Plan
As we wrap up another year at DirectEmployers, it's time to reflect on the achievements and milestones of our Employee Resource Group (ERG). The fourth quarter of 2023 brought many exciting events and announcements, showcasing our commitment to diversity and...
DE Talk Unplugged | Navigating the AI Landscape in Recruitment Marketing
You’re hard pressed to look at the news and not find article after article about AI, especially as it relates to the workplace. To discuss this topic more in-depth, Ruth Toombs and Elliott Obermaier from Recruit Rooster took over the DE Talk podcast to chat about what...
DE Talk Unplugged | Embracing Generational Differences at Work
For the first time in modern history, five generations are working simultaneously in the workforce. As the way we work changes, each generation is forced to adapt and as a result, tensions can arise. In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, we chat with certified coach...
2023 Recap: A Year of Growth, Collaboration & Success, Part Two
Last week in part one of our annual recap we covered the first half of this year’s accomplishments, including several awards, an exciting new partnership, and more. In this post we’ll finish out the year with some great events, teambuilding activities, and...
DE Talk Unplugged | A Focus on Veterans: Supporting Compliance, Recruitment, Candidate Experience & Beyond
November marked National Veterans and Military Families Month, and in recognition, we sat down with individuals who are dedicated to veteran hiring for a special, multi-segment episode of the DE Talk Podcast. One such individual was Jeff Tabb, a Disabled Veterans...
2023 Recap: A Year of Growth, Collaboration & Success, Part One
Another year is coming to a close, and as we look back, there’s so much to be proud of! This year we grew our Membership, added to our team, and celebrated wins each and every month – but we also did so much more. We would like to thank our staff, Members, partners,...
DE Talk Unplugged | Registered Apprenticeships: Building Inclusive Programs for the Future
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with a special bonus episode of the DE Talk podcast! In this episode, our Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategies Mikey Meagher sat down with Joshua Johnson from Jobs for the Future (JFF)...
DE Talk Unplugged | From “Human Doing” to “Human Being”: Transforming to Own Your 50
A few weeks ago, we celebrated World Mental Health Day – a day to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. In our latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, we sat down with Amy...
Apprenticeships: A Solution to the Accessibility Skills Gap
"If we don’t find new ways to address the digital accessibility skills gap, U.S. workplaces will become increasingly inaccessible not just to workers, but to customers and consumers." Kate Sonka, Executive Director of Teach AccessWhen workplace technologies are...
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