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DOL Publishes Final Rule on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor takes a major step forward in the march toward full equality by publishing a final rule barring federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity. A press...
Unplugged with Vantiv’s Tom Poole: Social Media and Customization Best Practices
Member company Vantiv is the nation’s largest PIN debit acquirer (The Nilson Report, March 2013) and one of the nation’s fastest growing technology firms. You might not realize it, but they’ve driven many of the changes that prompted the shift from cash to electronic payments.
Vantiv is also an innovator when it comes to customization and social media recruiting. Director of Recruiting Tom Poole sat down with us and discussed how the company developed a highly social recruiting model that has increased referrals, reduced agency spend and increased quality without adding headcount or incurring additional costs:
OFCCP Posts New FAQs Regarding the Scheduling Letter Item 19 Compensation Data
Below are 2 links to new FAQs posted on the OFCCP's public website regarding the scheduling letter item 19 compensation data. Please use these accordingly and feel free to share with fellow contractors to assist in understanding what’s expected to be included with...
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Wishing NASWA Retired Executive Director Rich Hobbie a Hearty Farewell
Rich Hobbie has retired as the Executive Director of the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). Under Rich’s leadership, NASWA partnered with DirectEmployers Association to form the unique public-private partnership known as the National Labor...
Member Spotlight Series: Workforce Planning to Address Gaps in Utilities Sector
A shortage of skills in the labor force, projected turnover and historical difficulty attracting talent for engineering and skilled trades positions were just a couple of the unique challenges faced by Member Colorado Springs Utilities. This led the organization to...
Member Spotlight Series: Creating an In-House Search Group
Recruiting executives and other hard-to-fill positions bring their own unique set of challenges, which is why it it’s not uncommon for companies to invest in outside firms and pay high fees to get the job done. Member Emory University was no exception, but they wanted...
Member Spotlight Series: How Emory University Used Social Media Recruiting for Improved and Quicker Hires
While incorporating social media into the recruitment marketing mix is a fairly common practice now, companies are still fine-tuning their approach and KPIs to further demonstrate ROI. One company that has been successful in this area is Member Emory University....
Member Spotlight Series: AOL’s Cultural Ambassador Program
Debuted at DirectEmployers 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference, the Member Awards Competition served as a way to pay special recognition to our Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and OFCCP compliance. Members from all different industries...
Unplugged with John C. Fox: Value of DirectEmployers to Employers
Nearly a year ago, DirectEmployers Association announced an alliance with employment law attorney John C. Fox to provide interpretation and clarify the many misunderstandings related to the new OFCCP regulations for VEVRAA and Section 503. With over 35 years of experience as one of the nation’s premier employment law experts, Fox brings innate knowledge of wage-hour and employment discrimination class actions, discrimination law, OFCCP law and procedure, employment contract disputes and wrongful termination to the Association.
John feels strongly about the value that DirectEmployers provides to federal contractors through its unique partnership with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), compliance solutions, SEO and more. Hear more in this unique unplugged interview:
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