Bridging the Generational Gap at Work
In early June, DirectEmployers had the opportunity to sponsor a trueU Leadership Summit focusing on the topic of generational differences at work and in life. Taking place at the Indianapolis Colts training facility, nine DE and Recruit Rooster team members had the...
Mentoring Individuals with Disabilities
When interns, apprentices, and employees with disabilities are finally welcomed into the organization or have been there for any length of time, the “diversity” checkbox can’t just be viewed as something to check off like a completed task. That box...
Why You Should Make Mentorship a Priority in 2021
2020 saw many changes, and their effect on the human resources industry has been profound, leaving even the most experienced HR professional stumped and looking for guidance. Career development and continuing education courses are great options, but learning from...
2020 Recap | A Year Filled with Surprises, Part Two
In case you missed it, last week we kicked off part one of our 2020 recap series by highlighting a number of exciting accomplishments, product launches, acquisitions, networking events and more. Today we’re wrapping things up and dishing out even more greatness! Take...
DE Talk | Empowering Women in Leadership Roles
Season 1 • Episode 6
Women represent nearly 50% of the US workforce, yet only occupy 10% of the top management positions in S&P 500 companies. To discuss how female executives can empower one another in the workplace, I sat down with Elizabeth Jennings, Acting Executive Director of the National Disability Institute, and Heather Hoffman, COO of Recruit Rooster, to talk about closing the gender gap that exists in leadership and how mentorship shaped their careers.
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Being Different is Not a Bad Thing – How to Manage a Diverse Workforce
Diversity plays an important role in our society, especially in the U.S. workforce. According to a report by CareerBuilder, the number of female workers has increased to 4.9 million as compared to male workers of merely 2.2 million in the past 13 years. Furthermore,...
Government Contracting
2021 – 2024
2021 – 2024