5 Questions with Member Severn Trent
“We do a lot of social initiatives because we understand that’s how a large portion of our audience is really engaged, so we really try our best to utilize that platform to engage all different types of job seekers.” Helen Martinez-Mitcham Recruiter, Severn...Member Spotlight Series | Heading Down a Non-Traditional Career Path: If the Shoe Fits, Wear it!
Last year we debuted our first ever Member Awards Competition to highlight Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and OFCCP compliance. As the award submissions began to roll in, we were impressed by the innovative programs and unique successes...
7 Things You Need to Know About the NLx
The National Labor Exchange, often referred to as the NLx, is an unprecedented public-private partnership between DirectEmployers Association (DE) and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). But what exactly does that mean, and how does it benefit both job seekers and employers? Watch this episode of The Employment Line to learn more:
Member Spotlight Series: Emory University’s Annual Research and Clinical Career Fair
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...3 Key Components for a Successful Veterans Strategy
“There’s a perception that to have a successful veteran program you need a huge budget and it’s actually not the case.” Philip Dana Director, Global Talent Acquisition at NuVasive While Philip Dana’s career is admirable, it’s his commitment to veteran recruiting that...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...
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 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: