Q3 Employee Resource Group Update
In the past three months, DirectEmployers’ Employee Resource Group (ERG) has continued to thrive while breaking new ground, and pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together. We’ve experienced remarkable growth in participation, contributed to our...DE Talk Unplugged: Helping Individuals Who Are Blind Find Their Place in the Workforce
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To kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the National Organization on Disability (NOD) has announced its list of 2023 Leading Disability Employers. Comprised of 65 companies, this list recognizes employers who prioritize diversity, equity,...Exploring Invisible Disabilities
As we close out Disability Pride Month, let’s take some time to explore the branch of invisible disabilities. On the disability pride flag, the white band represents those with invisible or undiagnosed illnesses. Globally, about 1 in 6 people have a disability, and...OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon23 Day One Recap
This is part 1 of a 3-part series reporting on the 50 speakers delivering 27 different educational presentations at the DirectEmployers (DE) three-day Annual Meeting (DEAMcon23) of DE Members, Recruit Rooster customers, and attendees from the public. Bios on the...DE Talk Unplugged: DEIA at the Heart of Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring
When we think of diversity and inclusion, culture, race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, and nationality come to mind, but there’s a hiring group that encompasses all of these varying classifications – veterans and military spouses. In the latest episode of the DE...OFCCP Week In Review: March 6, 2023
- NLRB Advice Memo: Workplace Discussions of Racism Are NLRA-Protected Concerted Activity (Even for Non-Unionized Employees)
- Amid Political Controversy, President Biden Announced He Will Nominate Julie Su for Labor Secretary
- New DE Talk Podcast Discussed How Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring Fits into DEIA Plans
- In a Courageous Political Act of Folly, The Biden White House Ordered OFCCP to Publish Its Final Rule Rescinding Trump’s Religious Exemption
- Three Town Halls on Initial Proposals to Overhaul Federal Race & Ethnicity Data Collections Announced
- U.S. EEOC Revealed Big Jump in Commissioner Charges in FY 2022
- DirectEmployers Member Engagement Team Earns Bronze Award for Customer Service During 2023 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
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- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
DE Talk | Skilled, Vetted & Ready: DEIA at the Heart of Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring
Season 4 • Episode 7
Conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a focus in 2023 – but where do veterans fall into these plans, and how can employers keep them included in these discussions? Tune in as DirectEmployers Kim Lott and Denise Lewis of VetJobs get down to the heart of veteran diversity, and share how these men and women who bravely served our country represent one of the most diverse hiring groups spanning culture, race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, nationality and more.
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DE Talk | Fostering Intentional Workplace Inclusion through Vocational Rehabilitation
Season 4 • Episode 3
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have gone from nice-to-have to must-have over the last few years, but creating a diverse workforce involves more than just race, ethnicity, and gender. It also includes individuals with disabilities, the largest minority group in the world. Listen in as DirectEmployers Disability & Community Outreach Specialist Christa Martin chats with CSAVR CEO Steve Wooderson about how employers can foster intentional inclusion through utilization of vocational rehabilitation services to better employ and advance individuals with disabilities in the workplace and beyond.
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