DE Talk Unplugged: The Role of Employers in Employee Mental Health

by Kacie Koons | Nov 10, 2021 | Culture & Belonging, Networking & Education

Along with physical health, the pandemic has also put the spotlight on mental health, particularly in the workplace where long hours and overtime, lack of sleep, inordinate levels of continued and consistent stress, and general worry about personal and public health...

DE Talk Unplugged: Navigating COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

by Kacie Koons | Oct 6, 2021 | Networking & Education

Over the last year and a half, employers have had to face many challenges they never expected, and while many have finally gotten the hang of modified recruitment, hiring practices and hybrid work schedules, the COVID-19 vaccine has thrown a whole new curveball their...

DE Talk Unplugged | Redefining Work & the 8-to-5 Culture

by Kacie Koons | Sep 9, 2021 | Networking & Education

Until early 2020, most companies were only beginning to come around to the idea of remote work and flexible schedules but the pandemic forced us all to pivot and adapt – nearly overnight. As things continue to change, the future of work is starting to look a lot...

DE Talk Unplugged: Improving Disability Outcomes

by Kacie Koons | Apr 6, 2021 | Networking & Education

Season two of the DE Talk podcast covered a variety of topics ranging from AI-driven talent acquisition technologies and professional development to recruitment marketing and military caregivers, and so many great conversations were had! With our final episode of the...

DE Talk Unplugged: Pushing Creative Limits with Recruit Rooster

by Kacie Koons | Mar 4, 2021 | Networking & Education, Recruitment Marketing

Despite its name, human resources often earns a bad rap for being impersonal. The good news is, Recruit Rooster by DirectEmployers is dedicating their entire flock to helping employers step outside their comfort zone through creativity, to show potential applicants...

DE Talk Unplugged: A Behind the Scenes look at The Weight of Honor

by Kacie Koons | Nov 18, 2020 | Networking & Education

November is an important month, for so many reasons. Aside from marking the official start of the holiday season, it is also National Veterans and Military Families Month, as well as National Family Caregivers Month. In our latest episode of DE Talk, these two...

DE Talk Unplugged: Disability Education & Accessibility

by Kacie Koons | Oct 22, 2020 | Networking & Education

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and while this designation is great for building awareness around disability employment, celebrating its strengths and identifying its struggles, your disability hiring strategy should remain...