DirectEmployers Wins Silver in 20th Annual Davey Awards for Women’s Inclusion Network Employee Resource Group Video
National OFCCP compliance solutions provider and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocate DirectEmployers Association is pleased to announce it has been awarded Silver in the Workplace Culture Category of the 20th Annual Davey Awards. The winning submission,...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Origin, Culture, Diversity and Tradition
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. This celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans, the second largest (and one of the fastest-growing) racial and ethnic group, according to the U.S....
Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating and Supporting Women in the Workplace
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, a day that reminds us how far we’ve come since the 19th Amendment was passed in 1919, granting women the right to vote. But beyond the historical significance, it’s also a day to recognize the incredible contributions women make in...
The Chronicles of DirectEmployers Employee Resource Groups: A Q3 Update
Over the past quarter, our ERGs have thrived and carved out spaces for meaningful engagement, support, and education across a spectrum of topics and interests. From championing mental health initiatives to fostering an inclusive environment for veterans and embracing...
OFCCP Week in Review Special Edition | DEAMcon24 Day Two Recap
- Day Two of DEAMcon24 Began with a Nod to How a Diverse Workforce Shaped WWII & Led to Current Federal Requirements
- “It Takes a Village” – Strategies to Effectively Leverage Internal & External Resources to Bring your DEIB Program to Life
- Bogged Down in the Bayou: Don’t Get Buried by the 10 Biggest AAP & Discrimination Law Problems
- Recruit Rooster Showcased “Striking the Right Chord in Recruitment”
- Abt Associates Discussed its Journey to Achieve a Successful Professional Services Internship Program
- Petersen Provided Insights on Creating a Socially Just Recruitment Strategy
- Unlocking the Power of Apprenticeships & HBCUs to Build a Diverse Talent Pipeline
- Practical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence: What No One Tells You
- A Recruiter’s Role in Compliance: Validating Job Requirements & Impacts on Hiring Processes
- Partners in Talent Acquisition: WorkSource Business Services & Statewide Support
- Bev Harp Explained the Neurobiology of Autism and Provided Many Practical Tips to Recruit and Interview Autistic Applicants for Employment
- Panel Discussion: Steering the NLx
- Long’s Keynote: Connecting the Workplace & Life Through FUN
The Chronicles of DirectEmployers Employee Resource Groups: Q1 Update
DirectEmployer’s Employee Resource Group is back and stronger than ever through the first quarter of 2024. To recap from 2023, we were very excited to have exceeded our goal by 18% of employee participation in the first year of launching our ERG. Since then, we have...
DE Talk | Beyond the Workplace: The Camaraderie & Meaningful Impact of Veteran ERGs
Season 5 • Episode 9
With DEI a high priority in today’s work environment, many companies are establishing employee resource groups (ERGs) to bring people together in celebration and support of both their commonalities and their differences. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Erdmann, United States Marine Veteran and Valvoline’s Director of Incubation Enablement, and Eric Bevevino, United States Navy Reserve Veteran and Valvoline Global Operations’ Senior Director, Channel Partner & Heavy Duty Sales to discuss their roles as co-leads of their organizations’ joint Veterans ERG, the benefits and barriers faced while working to gain momentum for this initiative, tips for gaining buy-in from employees and leadership, and honoring the true spirit behind your program to go beyond the workplace and make a meaningful impact in the lives of your employees.
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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...
2023 Recap: A Year of Growth, Collaboration & Success, Part One
Another year is coming to a close, and as we look back, there’s so much to be proud of! This year we grew our Membership, added to our team, and celebrated wins each and every month – but we also did so much more. We would like to thank our staff, Members, partners,...
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