DEAMcon25 Day One: Trailblazing Concepts of Compliance & Recruitment in the Desert Heat
Welcome to the desert, where the cacti stand tall, the sun shines bright (and temps rise above 100 degrees in May!), and the conversations are even hotter than the Arizona sand! Day One of the DirectEmployers 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon25) kicked off...
DE Talk Unplugged | Advancing EEO Through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment
Establishing disability hiring efforts and creating workplaces that are accessible and create a sense of belonging are as important as ever. So, when Ashlea Lantz from The Harkin Institute, Molly Gill of John Deere Financial, and our very own Michelle Krefft (formerly...
DE Talk Unplugged: Helping Individuals Who Are Blind Find Their Place in the Workforce
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). A time to take a closer look at the diversity and inclusion of your workforce, as well as the level of accommodation found within your workplace, as it relates to individuals with disabilities. One...
DE Member Roll Call: Recognizing NOD 2023 Leading Disability Employers
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,...
OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon23 Day Two Recap
This is Part 2 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...
How to Future-Proof Your Business with Neuro-Inclusion
Companies that champion disability and neurodiversity inclusion report 30% higher economic profit margins, 28% higher revenue, and double the net income. In fact, neuro-inclusive businesses could also be better equipped for the future.
OFCCP Week In Review: November 21, 2022
- OFCCP Published Proposed Changes to Disability Self-Identification Form to Update Preferred Language for Specific Disabilities
- U.S. House Passed Bi-Partisan Speak Out Act Clearing the Way to President’s Desk for Anticipated Signature
- U.S. EEOC Formally Published Its Draft FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan for Public Comment
- U.S. Senate Committee Advanced Nomination of Richard Revesz to Head OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
- Three Things That Will Happen to OFCCP and Other Federal Labor Agencies Once Republicans Take Control of the U.S. House of Representatives January 3, 2023
- NLRB Chair & GC Sent Letter to Legislators on “Budget Crisis”
- U.S. EEOC Commissioner Janet Dhillon Resigned, Noted Her Accomplishments as Chair
- OFCCP Proposed Numerous Changes to Its Supply & Service Contractor ICRs, Including City-wide Audits and Promises to Jawbone Contractors to Use of Its Portal to Submit Scheduling Letter & Itemized Listing Responses
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
DE Talk Unplugged: Fostering Intentional Workplace Inclusion Through Vocational Rehabilitation
October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and to encourage inclusion and equity for individuals with disabilities year-round, we sat down with Steve Wooderson, CEO of CSAVR to discuss the benefits of vocational rehabilitation services. In this...