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Unplugged with Rob Dromgoole: “Some recruiters say I’d rather jab a fork in my eye than talk about compliance.”
DirectEmployers was fortunate to have Rob Dromgoole, Director of Recruiting for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), present at the 2014 Meeting & Conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. With over 17 years of experience, he definitely knows his stuff and has incredible industry insight. Check out this video from an interview with Rob to hear his perspective on OFCCP compliance, social media, My.jobs and DirectEmployers Association.
Time to Give Back: America’s military personnel has served us faithfully, and now it’s time for America’s companies to serve them.
Written by Chris Johnson, former Digital Strategist at DirectEmployers Association With Independence Day fast approaching, it’s hard not to think of those who helped provide us with the very independence we’ll celebrate with barbeques and parades, baseball and...
Resourcing and Engagement: Values of a DirectEmployers Membership to J.B. Hunt
“I think more companies should join DirectEmployers or consider it because of the resourcing and the networks that they have. With over 700 Members, I can reach out to those that may be experiencing the same things I am.” Eric Airola Senior Director of Human...
Member Spotlight Series: Emory University’s Dual Career Network
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...
My.jobs Microsite Design Guidelines – Get them to the Jobs
If you have been on a call with me or seen me present in the last 6 months you have probably heard or seen me state emphatically, “We are not an ad agency!” I am here to tell you that this is 100% true, but that doesn't mean we do not have opinions about career...
Veteran Recruitment with Intel’s Rob Polston
After spending 8 years in corporate finance at Intel, Army Reserve Officer Rob Polston was deployed to Afghanistan. Upon his return to the company, he eagerly jumped on the opportunity to be a part of the veterans recruiting and staffing program that Intel was developing. Since then, Rob has continued to set new standards of excellence for hiring and retaining veterans.
Rob presented at both the 2013 and 2014 DirectEmployers Conferences. We had the privilege of sitting down with him during one of the events to discuss how employers can create successful veteran recruitment initiatives, his role at Intel and what keeps him up at night. Check out the video from our interview:
How to Use Multiple Microsites to Increase Your Visibility to Job Seekers
Gaining online visibility to prospective job seekers is challenging and requires the incorporation of search engine optimization (SEO) in your recruitment strategy. While the concept of SEO isn’t new, it’s not always easy to grasp, especially for HR professionals who...
How Do Member Companies Use DirectEmployers Association?
Why should an employer join DirectEmployers Association? How do companies use their DirectEmployers Association membership? I’ll be the first to admit, we provide a lot, so it can be difficult to cover everything in an elevator speech. Many of our Members are federal contractors, so they might initially join for access to tools and resources to assist with VEVRAA and Section 503. Others join for the job distribution and recruiting solutions. Ideally, we hope Members will maximize all of the benefits!
Bill Fowles of Member company ABB, Inc. is one example of how a Member is using DirectEmployers for both OFCCP compliance and recruiting. Listen to why he feels DirectEmployers is his most valued resource when it comes to OFCCP compliance, and why ABB is now heavily engaged in using .JOBS:
Stand Out to Job Seekers – Introducing Enhanced Jobs and Featured Companies
How can you standout among thousands of employers vying for your desired candidate’s attention? VP of Digital Strategy Heather Hoffman has the answer. Learn more as she discusses the latest capabilities of the My.jobs Network – enhanced jobs and featured companies – in this episode of The Employment Line.
What a Summer in Greece Taught Me About SEO
The following post was written by Digital Strategist Steven Apostolidis. After graduating from college I decided to take some time off to visit my family in Greece. One of my favorite memories from my trip was planting trees with my father at my Grandmother’s house....
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