Knowledge Congress to Host Webcast Focusing on Section 503 and Section 4212 Compliance

by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 23, 2015 | Press Release

On March 24, 2015 Candee Chambers, DirectEmployers VP of Compliance and Partnerships, will join Jon Zimring, Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP, to provide federal contractors with additional education and guidance pertaining to the OFCCP’s Section 503 and Section...

How to Enhance Your Disability Outreach Strategy

by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 22, 2015 | OFCCP Compliance

The beginning of a new year brings a lot of opportunities for organizations to examine their own disability outreach practices and evaluate their effectiveness. In addition, the OFCCP’s new regulations for 503 require that federal contractors undertake appropriate...

DirectEmployers Forms New Alliance with Easter Seals, Further Encouraging Disability and Veteran Hiring Initiatives

by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 21, 2015 | Press Release

Partnership launches online job portal for veterans and individuals with disabilities INDIANAPOLIS, January 21, 2015 –– DirectEmployers Association, the leading nonprofit provider and OFCCP compliance solution and recruitment marketing tools, is continuing to bridge...

The Keys to Effective Outreach and “Positive” Recruitment as OFCCP Continues to Headhunt Contractors for Inadequate Outreach

by DE Compliance News | Jan 15, 2015 | OFCCP Compliance

The following post is a conversation between Candee Chambers and John C. Fox discussing effective outreach and recruitment for federal contractors. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Candee, what are your DE [DirectEmployers] Members doing to satisfy OFCCP that they have undertaken...

OFCCP Issues FAQ Clarifying Reporting Requirements for the New Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing

by DirectEmployers Association | Dec 16, 2014 | OFCCP Compliance Alerts

The OFCCP recently released a new clarification FAQ relating to reporting requirements for Items 9, 10, 13 and 14 in the new Itemized Listing. This clarification is specific to those federal contractors who are six months or more into their affirmative action plan...

What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 23, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing

The following guest post was authored by Eric Davis of i4cp. (View the original post published 10/15/14 on i4pc.com.) What if the chance to be considered for a job–any job–was completely out of the question? Regardless of education, experience, skill,...

What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 23, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing

The following guest post was authored by Eric Davis of i4cp. (View the original post published 10/15/14 on i4pc.com.) What if the chance to be considered for a job–any job–was completely out of the question? Regardless of education, experience, skill,...

Disability Employment Benchmarking Data

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 10, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance

The new Section 503 regulations require federal contractors to conduct an annual utilization analysis and assessment of problem areas, and establish specific action-oriented programs to address any identified problems. There’s never been a better time to consider...

Recognition Opportunity for Disability Employment

by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 9, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance

The White House is seeking nominations for its Champion of Change for Disability. They’re seeking innovators who are breaking down barriers to the middle class by providing employment opportunities for workers with disabilities, including workers with significant...

Envisioning the Future at the AAAA’s 2014 National Conference & Annual Meeting

by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 12, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, OFCCP Compliance

Last week a few DirectEmployers team members had the pleasure of attending the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA)’s 40th National Conference in Nashville, TN. Not only were we the Diamond Sponsor, but we also had space in the exhibit hall to talk with...