DirectEmployers Membership Isn’t Just for Federal Contractors

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 19, 2013 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

As an Association we are comprised of 650+ Members, and of that membership a large percentage of these employers are designated as federal contractors. While much of the DirectEmployers membership falls in this category, there are still products and services that can...

DirectEmployers Association: A Partnership Synopsis

by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 13, 2013 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

In the ever-changing field of HR, DirectEmployers Association strives to stay ahead of proposed regulation changes, assist employers with the required job syndication, and therefore facilitate OFCCP compliance with ease and convenience. Reversely, we hope that our...

Global Organizations Join Forces to Better Understand and Address Workforce and Unemployment Challenges

by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 7, 2013 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

Different countries share same workforce challenges The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) hosted a joint event with the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...

Operation DEAM13 Starts Now

by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 10, 2013 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

Recruiting and OFCCP pros, mark your calendars because the DirectEmployers 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM13) is scheduled for October 21 – 24. Set against the backdrop of 70 miles of stunning coastline and several U.S. military facilities, DEAM13 is...

John Deere Recruiter Just as Distinctive as the Brand

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 27, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

When you hear the company name John Deere, the distinctive green and yellow logo probably comes to mind. John Deere was included in the 2011 list of 100 Best Global Brands. But, as Bev Curtis explained to us, “…we’re not just a tractor company anymore.” John Deere’s...

From Drum Major to Talent Acquisition and Everything in Between

by DirectEmployers Association | Jul 19, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“I would never have passed the screening questions in an applicant tracking system to be a recruiter, yet today I manage applicant tracking systems.” John Whalin Senior Program Manager for Talent Acquisition, United Airlines John Whalin probably has one of the most...

3 Ways to Track and Improve Your Sourcing Strategy

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 2, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

Technology has afforded us the ability to do more with less and get our jobs out to the public faster and more efficiently. With the addition of social media and other disruptive technology though, it’s important to continually assess our efforts to remain efficient...

Foundation Launched to Improve Job Search and Career Marketing Tools

by DirectEmployers Association | Feb 28, 2012 | Press Release

DirectEmployers Association announces the launch of DirectEmployers Foundation, an ongoing mission to provide easy accessibility to job seekers and free listing options to employers. INDIANAPOLIS, February 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — DirectEmployers...

2011 DirectEmployers Association Year in Review

by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 4, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

Over the last 365 days, DirectEmployers helped connect job seekers with disabilities to employers, joined the Social Jobs Partnership, provided tools to help veterans and military families find work and launched The .jobs Universe. Not to mention we also celebrated a...

Online Job Portal to Connect Job Seekers with Disabilities to Employers

by DirectEmployers Association | Nov 29, 2011 | Press Release

The following press release was authored by Think Beyond the Label and originally posted on November 29, 2011. Think Beyond the Label Creates Jobs Portal for People with Disabilities New online venue gives job seekers with disabilities access to nearly one million...