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DE Talk Unplugged | Using Employment Networks to Connect with Individuals with Disabilities in an Ever-Changing Workforce
Unemployment rates for individuals with disabilities remain high, and while many barriers to employment remain, there are services available to assist this skilled talent in their search for a career. In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, we sat down with Tripp...
Flexible Jobs Are Good Jobs!
For over 75 years, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October. This year’s theme for 2024 is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” NDEAM is a great time for employers to recognize the value of workers with disabilities and consider how...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Origin, Culture, Diversity and Tradition
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. This celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans, the second largest (and one of the fastest-growing) racial and ethnic group, according to the U.S....
Understanding Workplace Pregnancy Protections: A Regulatory Guide for Employers
With women making up 47% of the workforce1, ensuring an equitable and supportive experience in the workplace is essential, not only for their wellbeing and success, but also for employer regulatory compliance. Understanding the regulations in play is crucial,...
Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating and Supporting Women in the Workplace
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, a day that reminds us how far we’ve come since the 19th Amendment was passed in 1919, granting women the right to vote. But beyond the historical significance, it’s also a day to recognize the incredible contributions women make in...
The Chronicles of DirectEmployers Employee Resource Groups: A Q3 Update
Over the past quarter, our ERGs have thrived and carved out spaces for meaningful engagement, support, and education across a spectrum of topics and interests. From championing mental health initiatives to fostering an inclusive environment for veterans and embracing...
The Disability Inclusive Elite: 2024 Disability Equality Index Honors 200+ DE Members
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, leading nonprofit Disability:IN has released its 2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. On this list, top employers are categorized with scores of 100, 90, or 80, based on the results of the organization’s...
DE Talk Unplugged | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Progress Amidst Opposition within Corporate, Political, & Social Spheres
Our latest episode of DE Talk was extra special. Not only were we thrilled to welcome diversity activist and strategist Torin Ellis and Principal Financial Group’s Chief Inclusion Officer Miriam Lewis to the podcast, but this episode was also recorded live during our...
The Chronicles of DirectEmployers Employee Resource Groups: Q1 Update
DirectEmployer’s Employee Resource Group is back and stronger than ever through the first quarter of 2024. To recap from 2023, we were very excited to have exceeded our goal by 18% of employee participation in the first year of launching our ERG. Since then, we have...
Me, Myself, & DEI: The Universal Lessons of Women’s Sports for Professional Success
As a female athlete, I've experienced firsthand the transformative power of sports. My journey in lacrosse, from a young girl in 3rd grade to a collegiate player at the University of Florida, has been instrumental in shaping the person I am today. More than just a...
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