Member Spotlight Series: How Emory University Used Social Media Recruiting for Improved and Quicker Hires

by DirectEmployers Association | Oct 30, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Recruitment Marketing

While incorporating social media into the recruitment marketing mix is a fairly common practice now, companies are still fine-tuning their approach and KPIs to further demonstrate ROI. One company that has been successful in this area is Member Emory University....

Member Spotlight Series: AOL’s Cultural Ambassador Program

by DirectEmployers Association | Oct 29, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Recruitment Marketing

Debuted at DirectEmployers 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference, the Member Awards Competition served as a way to pay special recognition to our Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and OFCCP compliance. Members from all different industries...

Five, Four, Three, no wait, it’s 503: Employment requirements for federal contractors

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 27, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance

The following guest blog post is from Eric Ellet, Programs Outreach and Education Coordinator, Bosma Enterprises. View the original post on Bosma.org. On March 24, 2014 the revised Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act became effective for companies with US Government...

What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 23, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing

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,...

What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 23, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing

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,...

Confronting Ignorance and Arrogance About Diversity and Inclusion

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 16, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing

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...

Deadline Extended for 2014 DirectEmployers Association Member Awards Competition

by DirectEmployers Association | Oct 2, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Networking & Education, OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing

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...

WIOA and What It Means to Federal Contractors

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 30, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance

State Workforce Agencies Responding to the Needs of Employers Just like federal contractors, state workforce agencies have regulations and legislative orders. In fact, President Barack Obama signed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) into law on July...

Disability Employment Benchmarking Data

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 10, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance

The new Section 503 regulations require federal contractors to conduct an annual utilization analysis and assessment of problem areas, and establish specific action-oriented programs to address any identified problems. There’s never been a better time to consider...

Recognition Opportunity for Disability Employment

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 9, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance

The White House is seeking nominations for its Champion of Change for Disability. They’re seeking innovators who are breaking down barriers to the middle class by providing employment opportunities for workers with disabilities, including workers with significant...