Member Spotlight | Jennifer Terry, AT&T

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 26, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“Some of the perks and advantages of DirectEmployers being member-owned and run is that we’re really steering the direction of the Association.“ Jennifer Terry Director-Staffing Strategic Initiatives, AT&T AT&T received the ERE Recruiting Excellence Award...

7 Ideas for Making the Most of Your Annual Meeting & Conference

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 15, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

The 2011 DirectEmployers Association Annual Meeting & Conference is certainly not our first rodeo, but every year we learn something new and work hard to make the next year’s conference better. While trying to find replacement bulbs for stage lights on the Vegas...

Member Spotlight | Ray Schreyer, IBM

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 12, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“The power, and what you can create when the employers come together and work as a team is amazing.“ Ray Schreyer Global Interactive Recruiting Manager, IBM Ray Schreyer is a pioneer of both Internet recruiting and the DirectEmployers Association. He is one of the...

Member Spotlight | Rebel Johnson, Camber Corporation

by DirectEmployers Association | Jul 8, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“…we have an obligation as an employer to connect the right candidate with that position, as well as a responsibility to make a difference.” Rebel Johnson, Human Resources Assistant at Camber Corporation HR wasn’t the career path Rebel Johnson initially planned on,...

Member Spotlight | Marty Spokony, Xerox U.S. Recruiting Manager

by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 14, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“I enjoy the strategy of business, and where business can go, particularly in our industry. I am fascinated by change and like to be thought of as a change agent.” Marty Spokony U.S. Recruiting Manager, Xerox Marty Spokony has been at Xerox for three and a half years...

FREE Webinar—The New OFCCP: What It Means for Affirmative Action Enforcement

by DirectEmployers Association | May 20, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

Hosted by partners Berkshire Associates Inc. register for this FREE live Webinar: The New OFCCP: What it Means for Affirmative Action Enforcement taking place on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. Get the inside-scoop on the impact of the most recent...

Member Spotlight | Francene Taylor, IHG Director of Resourcing

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 28, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“There’s nothing better than saying that’s the right person for that job and I helped make that happen.” Francene Taylor Director of Resourcing, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) In any given month, Francene Taylor has 1,200-1,500 job openings to fill. She’s the...

NASWA Testifies in DC to Help Veterans Gain Employment in a Tough Labor Market

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 22, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“It is no secret that veterans are facing difficult times finding and retaining good-paying jobs. Unemployment rates for veterans in some age groups significantly exceed the rates for non-veterans of the same age and that is just not right.” Excerpt from...

Giving Back to Those Who Give So Much

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 19, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

Military Friendly Sites Launched This video explains the launch of an extensive online program to assist transitioning military personnel in all branches of our armed forces, their spouses, dependents, and caregivers in quickly and efficiently finding employment. The...

Member Spotlight | Carrie Corbin, MBA SPHR, AT&T Associate Director of Strategic Staffing & Talent Attraction

by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 31, 2011 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“AT&T has really focused on having a suite of interactive technologies, different tools and resources to be able to reach candidates…and understands that we need to go where the candidates are.” Carrie Corbin Associate Director of Talent Attraction, AT&T She...