Reflecting on a Year of Inclusivity: DirectEmployers ERG Year-End Recap and 2024 Expansion Plan
As we wrap up another year at DirectEmployers, it’s time to reflect on the achievements and milestones of our Employee Resource Group (ERG). The fourth quarter of 2023 brought many exciting events and announcements, showcasing our commitment to diversity and...
Disability Employment Awareness…Why a Month?
This blog post was originally posted on the Walking Spirit blog on October 13, 2023, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). (Image Description: Jeremy Warriner, a bi-lateral above knee amputee stands on two prosthetic legs with the aid...
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,...
Celebrating Disability Inclusion: DE Members Score High on the 2023 Disability Equality Index
July is Disability Pride Month – a time not only for individuals with disabilities to embrace and celebrate who they are, but for allies to show their continued support. As an association, we are proud to be comprised of hundreds of employers who go the extra mile to...
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.
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...
Language Matters
This blog post was originally posted on the RespectAbility blog on October 3, 2022, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). “Your employees are the experts on their own needs. It’s time to listen.” Disability is a set of barriers that...
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