Connecting the Dots: Strengthening Workforce & Employer Partnerships Through NASWA & the NLx
Season 6 • Episode 8
Since 2007, DirectEmployers has held an exclusive partnership with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) to not only bridge the gap between state workforce agencies and employers seeking top talent, but also to establish the National Labor Exchange, an electronic labor-exchange network that combines DirectEmployers technology with NASWA’s state workforce agency resources. Tune in to this episode of the DE Talk Podcast as we sit down with Scott Sanders, NASWA President & CEO, to discuss this partnership in more detail–including a focus on the NLx Research Hub–and how NASWA’s work helps to further workforce development for the benefit of all.
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DirectEmployers Association Wins Bronze in the 2025 Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service
Nonprofit HR trade association recognized as Customer Service Department of the Year for the third year running DirectEmployers Association, long known in the industry for its OFCCP compliance solutions pertaining to federal contractor VEVRAA and Section 503...
DE Talk Unplugged | Navigating the AI Landscape in Recruitment Marketing
You’re hard pressed to look at the news and not find article after article about AI, especially as it relates to the workplace. To discuss this topic more in-depth, Ruth Toombs and Elliott Obermaier from Recruit Rooster took over the DE Talk podcast to chat about what...
DE Talk | Navigating the AI Landscape in Recruitment Marketing
Season 5 • Minisode
With the emergence of artificial intelligence automation like machine learning and ChatGPT, AI is rapidly permeating the human resources/talent acquisition world, in hopes of making work life easier for HR professionals while simultaneously creating faster, more streamlined processes for job seekers.
As exciting as it is, the information on this technology can be overwhelming and fraught with some difficulties and unforeseen pitfalls. Join Elliott Obermaier and Ruth Toombs from Recruit Rooster as they discuss what AI in the HR space is, how it works and some current obstacles.
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OFCCP Week In Review: February 20, 2023
- NLRB Again Extended Reply Comment Period on Proposed Fair Choice and Employee Voice Rule
- Last Two Chances Coming for Contractors to Object to OFCCP’s Proposed Disclosures of EEO-1 Data
- U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh Announced Changes to Three Labor Appeals Boards
- Senate HELP Committee Advanced Gilbride Nomination for EEOC General Counsel, But Looman Nomination to Head WHD Hit Technical Snag
- U.S. Labor Secretary Walsh Finally Announced His Resignation Date
- President Biden Issued Executive Order on “Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities”
- Illinois Supreme Court Ruled Claims Under State’s Biometric Information Privacy Act Accrue with Each Scan or Transmission
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
OFCCP Week In Review: January 3, 2023
- U.S. IRS & Treasury Department Published Notice on Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship Requirements for Enhanced Tax Benefits Under Inflation Reduction Act
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Delivers Another Fatal Blow to Biden Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
- Latest DE Talk Podcast Provided Tips for Celebrating Holidays Inclusively at Work
- OFCCP Submitted to OMB Its Final Rule on “Pre-Enforcement Notice & Conciliation Procedures”
- Republican U.S. Senator Blocked Efforts for Unanimous Floor Vote to Confirm Gilbride (EEOC Counsel) & Looman (WHD Head) Nominations
- NY Gov. Hochul Finally Signs Bill Requiring “Salary Range” Disclosures in Job Ads
- How The New $1.7 Trillion Federal Budget Differentially Impacts Federal Labor & Employment Law Agencies
- Bipartisan FY 2023 Budget Law Included New Accommodations for Pregnant & Nursing Employees
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
DE Academy: Continuing Education & Professional Development On-Demand
For many, education ends upon college graduation but the truth is, we should never stop learning! Times are changing, industries are evolving at unprecedented speeds, and there’s always something new that can add value to your life and career. In fact, continuing...
Say Something Nice–Today & Every Day
“A compliment is verbal sunshine” -Robert Orben June 1st marks not only the start of a new month but also ‘Say Something Nice Day’–and what perfect timing! It is likely that you have scrolled through your social media feeds over the last week and not been inundated...