DirectEmployers Blog
Why You Need a Visual Social Media Marketing Strategy
Your brain processes images 60,000 times quicker than text. It’s no wonder that over the last few years Facebook and LinkedIn have visually enhanced their user interfaces, and the popularity of sites like Pinterest and Instagram has exploded. Whether you’re in charge...
RISE to the Occasion: Creating Excellence in College Recruitment
At our 2013 Annual Meeting and Conference, we debuted our first ever Member Awards Competition to call attention to our Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and OFCCP compliance. We were wowed by the submissions and fantastic results that...
5 Questions with Member Severn Trent
“We do a lot of social initiatives because we understand that's how a large portion of our audience is really engaged, so we really try our best to utilize that platform to engage all different types of job seekers.” Helen Martinez-Mitcham Recruiter, Severn Trent...
Proactive Measures for OFCCP Audits
Going through an OFCCP audit can be stressful, however there are steps you can take to prepare in advance. In this video, John Whalin, Senior Program Manager of Talent Acquisition at Member company United Airlines, provides proactive measures for a smoother audit.
Member Spotlight Series | Heading Down a Non-Traditional Career Path: If the Shoe Fits, Wear it!
Last year we debuted our first ever Member Awards Competition to highlight Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and OFCCP compliance. As the award submissions began to roll in, we were impressed by the innovative programs and unique successes...
Tips for Staying Off of the OFCCP’s Naughty List
The following post is from a recent conversation I had with Candee Chambers, during which we discussed recent trends in OFCCP audits and the importance of building a good rapport with your OFCCP compliance officer. JOHN: Candee, I wanted to let you know that I am...
3 Things You Might Have Missed Regarding the President’s Latest Amendment to Executive Order 11246
The President’s latest amendment to Executive Order 11246 does 3 primary things: Amends four specific provisions of Executive Order 11246 to now insert and compel “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” (aka informally referred to in society as Lesbian, Gay,...
7 Things You Need to Know About the NLx
The National Labor Exchange, often referred to as the NLx, is an unprecedented public-private partnership between DirectEmployers Association (DE) and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). But what exactly does that mean, and how does it benefit both job seekers and employers? Watch this episode of The Employment Line to learn more:
Member Spotlight Series: Emory University’s Annual Research and Clinical Career Fair
In 2013 we launched our first ever DirectEmployers Member Awards competition. The program was created to highlight our Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and compliance. Each category featured two tiers –– Tier 1 for companies with fewer than...
3 Key Components for a Successful Veterans Strategy
“There’s a perception that to have a successful veteran program you need a huge budget and it’s actually not the case.” Philip Dana Director, Global Talent Acquisition at NuVasive While Philip Dana’s career is admirable, it’s his commitment to veteran recruiting that...