For most employers, diversity and disability hiring are often thought of as separate initiatives, but despite the differences of disclosure and accommodation, disability simply is diversity. In fact, people with disabilities make up the largest minority group in the...
At DirectEmployers 2015 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM15) taking place in just a few short weeks, we are proud to have the opportunity to honor some of our Members for their work with a DirectEmployers Member Award. One such organization, City of Hope, not only...
The following guest post was authored by Kevin Martin of i4cp. (View the original post published 10/1/14 on i4pc.com.) I recently read an article written by a self-proclaimed “national diversity expert” in which the author purposefully derides the role of...
Despite the quick turnaround from DEAM13, the DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting and Conference (DEAM14) was better than we could have imagined! With record attendance, amazing presenters, and several chances to network and mingle, this year’s conference was the best...