VETS-4212 Final Rule Published in the Federal Register
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the publishing of a Final Rule that reduces reporting requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors who hire and employ veterans under provisions of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance...
2014 DirectEmployers Member Awards: Submit Your Work
Every day, our Members juggle multiple Affirmative Action Plans, career site launches, employer branding campaigns, veteran hiring initiatives, OFCCP audits and more with limited budgets and resources. Most of the time, these efforts go unnoticed.
It’s time for a change and our chance to divvy out a little recognition, regardless of company size or budget. DirectEmployers would like to acknowledge and share your hard work via the DirectEmployers Member Awards Competition.
Disability Employment Benchmarking Data
The new Section 503 regulations require federal contractors to conduct an annual utilization analysis and assessment of problem areas, and establish specific action-oriented programs to address any identified problems. There’s never been a better time to consider...Recognition Opportunity for Disability Employment
The White House is seeking nominations for its Champion of Change for Disability. They’re seeking innovators who are breaking down barriers to the middle class by providing employment opportunities for workers with disabilities, including workers with significant...
More than Selfies and Food – How Instagram Can Benefit Employers
Has your company explored incorporating Instagram into your social media strategy? Consider this: 25% of the Fortune 500 have Instagram accounts, so if you haven’t, it’s definitely worth a second thought. As mentioned in my last couple of blog posts, our marketing...
DirectEmployers Senior Compliance Manager Named to National Employment Law Institute Affirmative Action Briefing Faculty
As a faculty member during the National Employment Law Institute’s (NELI) 2014 Affirmative Action program series, Candee Chambers of DirectEmployers Association, will share her guidance and human resources expertise to professionals in the fields of Affirmative Action...
5 Technology Disruptions and How They Can Help in Recruiting and Attracting Diverse Candidates
How many times have you heard that recruiting is marketing? It’s an important concept for employers to try and understand if they want to remain competitive and attract the best candidates. In last week’s blog post I mentioned that our marketing team recently attended...
3 Steps to a Better My.jobs Site
Flexible, simple and user-friendly are just a few of the reasons why employers have invested in the My.jobs Network. When used to it’s full potential, the capabilities and benefits of My.jobs truly multiply. In this video featuring VP of Digital Strategy, Heather Hoffman, learn three steps to enhance traffic, search optimization and analytics: