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OFCCP Week in Review: March 13, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the joint resolution passed by the U.S. Senate killing the FAR Council’s rule implementing Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Executive Order; SCOTUS declines to hear Grimm transgender bathroom case; Trump sends Acosta USDOL Secretary nomination to the U.S. Senate; and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals holds that Title VII does not protect against sexual orientation, while still protecting “gender non-conformity”.
Do You Believe You’re Selling Experiences and Opportunities?
The following post was authored by Shaunda Zilich, a global employment brand leader at Member company, GE. Connect with Shaunda in our Member-exclusive community! “The future (and the present time) of recruiting is more like sales.” We have all heard this and probably...
Member Survey | Making Diversity & Inclusion a Workplace Priority
For employers of federal contractor status, diversity & inclusion is always top of mind as efforts are continually made to meet mandated hiring targets and remain compliant in the eyes of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). For employers...
Honoring National Black History Month
As the month of February comes to a close, DirectEmployers Association would like to honor National African American History Month and the trailblazers who have opened the door for equality in the workplace. President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History...
OFCCP Week in Review: February 27, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss OFCCP’s first administrative complaint seeking to protect sexual orientation; 800 CSALs sent to federal contractors; Trump political nominees began moving into the labor positions; former OFCCP compensation program architect admits no widespread pay discrimination; and U.S. Department of Education withdrew the Obama Administration’s Title IX transgender bathroom use guidance.
Workplace Diversity: The Essential Ingredient to Long Term Success
Workplace goals for 2017 are shifting, and while emphasis is being placed on technology and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into many sectors of business, one thing still remains true–the talent within your business is still your number one driving force that...
Sanford Health: Catering to the Complex Needs of a Health Care Career Site
For Sanford Health, recruiting health care professionals is serious business. Employees are responsible for the lives of patients on a daily basis, and skilled medical professionals are essential to the workings of the organization. However, finding these highly...
OFCCP Week in Review: February 20, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the many Senate confirmations within the Veterans Administration and the Office of Management and Budgets, as well as who’s “out” and who’s “in” to be the incoming Secretary of Labor.
Getting to Know: Jonathan Liepe
Late last year we started the "Getting to Know" series to help Members get acquainted with some of our staff, partners and fellow Members. Today we're learning a bit about long-time Member (and Board of Directors Member), Jonathan Liepe, Human Resources Supervisor,...
OFCCP Week in Review: February 13, 2017
Let Your Voice Be Heard | Now Collecting Suggestions for the Trump Administration Regarding Future EEOC & OFCCP Initiatives Deadline to Submit Comments: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 | Submit your comments The OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct...