As part of our all-encompassing program at the DirectEmployers 2015 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM15) this past May, we had the honor of having Josh Christianson and Joiwind Ronen from the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) speak to our attendees. The goal of their session? To help attendees understand the importance of accessibility in widening their diverse talent pool.
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Monday. Here are this week’s developments: JULY 23, 2015: OFCCP Seeks OMB Approval to Continue the Affirmative Action...
Diversity plays an important role in our society, especially in the U.S. workforce. According to a report by CareerBuilder, the number of female workers has increased to 4.9 million as compared to male workers of merely 2.2 million in the past 13 years. Furthermore,...
If you’ve been to a local business, it’s likely you walked by a framed letter verifying the establishment’s commitment to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). But what exactly is ESGR and why is it important for employers to support this initiative?...
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Monday. Here are this week’s developments: July 14, 2015: DOL and FAR Council Extend Comment Dates on Labor Law Blacklisting...
You might recall I wrote a post back in May titled 3 Tips for Successful Cross-Cultural Recruitment. There was a lot covered in the post, so I teamed up with my colleague to further explore some of the difference in employment between U.S. and Asian cultures, such as...
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Monday. Here are this week’s developments: JULY 7, 2015: OFCCP Moved Its “Pay Transparency” Rule Forward To OMB For...
When my children wake up on Saturday mornings, one of their first questions is “what is today’s adventure? “ While my husband and I could easily burn a few hours reading, catching up on our favorite shows, cleaning and taking afternoon naps, we’ve made a deliberate...
Economic growth resulting in large increase in job openings INDIANAPOLIS, June 30, 2015 — New data from the National Labor Exchange (NLx) shows an increasing number of available and distinct job openings across the nation in 2015. An employer driven tool and...
