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How to Future-Proof Your Business with Neuro-Inclusion
Companies that champion disability and neurodiversity inclusion report 30% higher economic profit margins, 28% higher revenue, and double the net income. In fact, neuro-inclusive businesses could also be better equipped for the future.

Honoring Intersectionality at Work this Women’s History Month: Challenges Faced by BIWOC-D in the Job Market
With March observing Women’s History Month and National Disability Awareness Month, it is an important time to recognize the contributions of Disabled Black, Indigenous, Women of Color throughout history.

Let’s Celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) Together!
What are the best ways employers can celebrate Native American Heritage Month (NAHM) and increase their hiring and advancement of Native Americans and Alaska Natives? To help you celebrate and improve your hiring initiatives this Native American Heritage Month, we...

Four Strategies to Combat the “Great Resignation”
The following blog post was authored by long-time DirectEmployers partner, Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN).There is little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to the employment landscape, for both...

The DE Difference: Partnerships, Outreach, & Connections
Let’s face the facts–for some, making connections is inherently built into their DNA. For others, making cold calls and building relationships is an uncomfortable gray area. The fact of the matter is that outreach is a necessary component…

DE Academy Unplugged: Getting to Know Disability Expert, Sheridan Walker
If there’s one thing to know about disability expert, Sheridan Walker, it’s how genuinely passionate she is about helping employers better understand and connect with individuals with disabilities. She’s a force to be reckoned with in the space and makes the topics of...

DE Academy Unplugged: Getting to Know Matt Brogdon
Patriotism comes in many forms, and for Matt Brogdon of Pathfinder Consulting, supporting our nation's freedom has always been ingrained in his life. With military participation going back generations, it’s no wonder why Matt found himself gravitating toward military...

Memorial Day: Corporate Engagement and Making an Impact
Memorial Day is the day we remember and honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. While it marks the unofficial start of summer and the climax of a weekend of retail and car sales, Memorial Day, and the month of May in general, offer an...

New and Noteworthy: DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity
By now, employers across the nation have all come to the consensus that diversity hiring is not just a good business practice, but that it also can have a dramatic impact on your business’s profitability. Learn who topped DiversityInc’s list of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity.

How To Become a Productive Recruiter
As part of our partnership with SocialTalent, they will be providing blog posts each week until the official launch of our learning series in March! Welcome to SocialTalent’s Live & Learn Series! Each week we gift you with a little bit of info that will help...