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Do’s and Don’ts of Interviewing Individuals with Disabilities
The following article was authored by Angie Vandersteen from Indianapolis-based disability partner, Tangram Business Resourcing in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Someone has applied for your open position. He has a stellar résumé...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Learn More About Multiple Sclerosis and Employment
The following blog post was authored by Steve Nissan from partner organization, the National MS Society. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The theme this year is “America’s Workforce: Empowering All.” This celebration dates back to...
Missed Opportunities: Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
If you received a resume, would you pass over a qualified candidate if they identified themselves as having a disability? It’s a thought-provoking question because for some companies whose leadership have made inclusion and accommodations a priority, the answer is no....
Super-Charged Workforce Development at the NASWA Workforce Summit & UI Directors Conference
Last week, several team members from DirectEmployers Association traveled to Birmingham, AL, to support our partner, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). Several highlights happened while we were there and we’re anxious to share them with...
Myth: Individuals with Disabilities Do Not Have the Right Skills for Jobs
The following post was authored by partner American Dream Employment Network (ADEN). In today’s labor market, employers from all industry sectors are competing to recruit talent, which creates a favorable time for job seekers, including job seekers with a disability....
Diversity & Inclusion and Native Americans – Oxymoron?
In today's workforce environment where attention to Diversity and Inclusion throughout companies and organizations is a priority and protocol, it’s seemingly apparent there is a limited and/or an absence of Native Americans represented in this vernacular. The omission...
What is Job Syndication? How Does It Work for Members?
DirectEmployers does everything in its power to bring top-notch products and services to Members. One of those products is Job Syndication. What is Job Syndication? Let’s start by breaking down the name. The first word: Job. Easy! Those are open, external positions...
DEAM18 Agenda: Diversity at its Finest
There are so many elements that come into play when hosting a conference, but none more important than the programming and content. Having great sessions and dynamic speakers presenting that material is the cornerstone of any conference and can boost attendance more...
Who are the DEAM Conferences Really For?
For us, the Annual Meeting & Conference isn’t just a one-week event. It’s a year-long marathon of planning, meetings, more planning and excitement. The marketing team puts in countless man-hours on-site and throughout the year, and we still think it’s the best...
Inclusion Drives Innovation: Celebrating NDEAM 2017
Every October, our country celebrates the workplace contributions of people with disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month provides an ideal opportunity to increase awareness of a diverse pipeline of talent while promoting...