Last week 350 of our Members, partners and guests gathered at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle, Washington for DirectEmployers 2018 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM18). Two and a half days of learning, 9 hours of networking and countless minutes of fun were intertwined into what was our best conference yet–and we’re still reeling from the highlights!
While shining a spotlight on individuals and organizations who have demonstrated excellence in the field of human resources, winners of the 2018 DirectEmployers Member Awards competition were announced on Tuesday, April 24 at the organization’s 2018 Annual Meeting...
It’s hard to believe that in just two weeks we’ll be heading to beautiful Seattle, Washington to convene with our Members, partners and industry friends at DirectEmployers 2018 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM18)! We have so many exciting things planned for our...
Each year we are overwhelmed with speaker submissions for our Annual Meeting & Conference. While each submission is centered on a current HR topic, none seemed more relevant this year than artificial intelligence (AI). Today, we’re hard pressed to turn on the news...
There are so many elements that come into play when hosting a conference, but none more important than the programming and content. Having great sessions and dynamic speakers presenting that material is the cornerstone of any conference and can boost attendance more...
Let’s talk programming. There’s something to say about peer-to-peer education. You have a depth of understanding and a connection to shared struggles, solutions and best practices. This is the reason why we stack our agenda with practitioners from a variety of...
Our Annual Meeting & Conference comes chock-full of new experiences each year (ahem, make-your-own donut bar last year), but one constant element are the eager faces of the repeat attendees who you developed rapport with over the years. The conference may be...
After working at DirectEmployers for six years, I’ve been to my fair share of industry conferences. While I’m always blown away by each event’s unique attributes, I remain positive that our Annual Meeting & Conference has hands-down the best mix of education,...
With just over three months to the kickoff of DirectEmployers 2018 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM18), the excitement is building as we anticipate the gathering of our Members and industry friends at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle for another great...
