DirectEmployers Blog
My.jobs Microsite Design Guidelines – Understanding End User Behavior
In a previous post, Seth Flater stated: “The slickest creative or flashiest features on a website don’t guarantee more conversions. In fact, excessiveness might hinder better results. My point is, if your career site is developed without a solid strategy and...
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,...
Evening the Playing Field
Written by Alex Amerling, former Digital Strategist at DirectEmployers Association The story of David and Goliath is a common one. The story goes something to the tune of… a small unassuming boy challenges the giant Goliath while he is only equipped with a sling and...
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...
The Internet and the World Wide Web
The following guest post was written by Ray Fassett, the Founder and Executive Vice President of Operations & Policy at Employ Media LLC, which is the licensed Registry Operator of the .jobs TLD. Raise your hand if you have assumed the Internet and the World Wide...
SHRM Shuffle – 30 sec overview of My.jobs @ SHRM ’14
I was thrilled when I was approached about attending the SHRM 2014 Annual Conference & Exposition to help educate attendees on My.jobs and take pictures. Photography and videography have always been a passion of mine, so the opportunity to combine it with my day...
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