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Unplugged with John C. Fox: Value of DirectEmployers to Employers
Nearly a year ago, DirectEmployers Association announced an alliance with employment law attorney John C. Fox to provide interpretation and clarify the many misunderstandings related to the new OFCCP regulations for VEVRAA and Section 503. With over 35 years of experience as one of the nation’s premier employment law experts, Fox brings innate knowledge of wage-hour and employment discrimination class actions, discrimination law, OFCCP law and procedure, employment contract disputes and wrongful termination to the Association.
John feels strongly about the value that DirectEmployers provides to federal contractors through its unique partnership with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), compliance solutions, SEO and more. Hear more in this unique unplugged interview:
What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The following guest post was authored by Eric Davis of i4cp. (View the original post published 10/15/14 on i4pc.com.) What if the chance to be considered for a job--any job--was completely out of the question? Regardless of education, experience, skill, talent, work...
What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The following guest post was authored by Eric Davis of i4cp. (View the original post published 10/15/14 on i4pc.com.) What if the chance to be considered for a job--any job--was completely out of the question? Regardless of education, experience, skill, talent, work...
Confronting Ignorance and Arrogance About Diversity and Inclusion
The following guest post was authored by Kevin Martin of i4cp. (View the original post published 10/1/14 on i4pc.com.) I recently read an article written by a self-proclaimed "national diversity expert" in which the author purposefully derides the role of chief...
My.jobs Microsite Design Guidelines: Mockups
We occasionally get requests from Members or their representatives to implement a particular design for their microsite based on mockups they've developed. Because of the products we offer, in particular the Flexible Homepage Template and Static Pages, it has not been...
Mobile vs. Tablet, Which is More Popular for Job Searching?
Before you read the rest of this post I want you to think about your preference. If you found yourself unemployed or were so tired of your current job that you needed to start searching and applying for a new job, which would you prefer to use to look for a job a...
Deadline Extended for 2014 DirectEmployers Association Member Awards Competition
DirectEmployers Association is extending the deadline for the 2014 Member Awards Competition. DirectEmployers Member Awards (DMAs) entries must now be received by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, November 7, 2014. The DMAs recognize DirectEmployers Members for...
HOW TO: Create Employment Brand Videos on a Budget
Consider the cost of making the wrong hire. In an online article posted on HumanResources.about.com, “The U.S. Department of Labor calculates that it costs one-third of a new hire’s annual salary to replace him. These figures include money spent on recruitment,...
2014 DirectEmployers Member Awards: Submit Your Work
Every day, our Members juggle multiple Affirmative Action Plans, career site launches, employer branding campaigns, veteran hiring initiatives, OFCCP audits and more with limited budgets and resources. Most of the time, these efforts go unnoticed.
It’s time for a change and our chance to divvy out a little recognition, regardless of company size or budget. DirectEmployers would like to acknowledge and share your hard work via the DirectEmployers Member Awards Competition.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Frugal On Your Recruitment Budget
The recruitment process is tough. Really tough. There is competition at every turn, making each candidate feel like they are walking through a shiny, branded, field of recognizable companies. However, to you the employer on a staffing quest, it looks like a minefield,...