DE Talk | Labor Law Poster Compliance: What Every Employer Must Know
Season 7 • Episode 2
Are your labor law posters in compliance with today’s evolving hybrid and remote workplace requirements? Tune in to the DE Talk podcast as experts Ed Buenaventura and Al Contrera from the Labor Law Center reveal federal and state requirements, common mistakes, how to avoid costly penalties, and recommendations for implementing compliance processes applicable to both small businesses and nationwide enterprises.
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DE Talk Unplugged | AI & Early Talent Hiring Trends with NACE
What is the outlook for entry-level candidates in the workforce? We recently kicked off season seven of the DE Talk podcast with a conversation with Shawn VanDerziel, President & CEO of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), to discuss the...
DE Talk | Back to School, Forward to Work: AI & Early Talent Hiring Trends with NACE
Season 7 • Episode 1
August marks back-to-school season—and a critical time for recruiters, career services professionals, and emerging talent to prepare for what’s ahead. In this episode of DE Talk, we welcome Shawn VanDerziel, President & CEO of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), for a timely discussion on the future of work in an AI-driven job market. Tune in as Shawn shares key findings from the latest NACE Job Outlook Report, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping early talent hiring, and offers practical insights for those navigating this new era of talent acquisition.
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DE Talk Unplugged: Strengthening Workforce & Employer Partnerships Through NASWA & the NLx
Partners since 2007, DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) have accomplished a lot over their time together. From establishing the National Labor Exchange (NLx) and the launch of the NLx Research Hub to policy...
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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DE Talk Unplugged | Using Programmatic Job Advertising to Elevate Candidate Quality and Optimize Costs
It’s a fact that deciding where to advertise your job openings directly correlates with the quality of candidates you receive, as well as how much you will spend in doing so. In the past, many employers have posted to a few job boards for a pre-determined amount of...
DE Talk | Using Programmatic Job Advertising to Elevate Candidate Quality and Optimize Costs
Season 6 • Bonus Episode 3.5
In today’s competitive hiring landscape, simply posting a job and waiting for responses is no longer effective. Companies need innovative, tech-driven approaches to reach and attract top talent. In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Rawlins, VP of Sales and Client Success at Nexxt, to explore the power of programmatic job advertising. Michelle explains how this approach differs from traditional, duration-based job postings and how AI and performance-based strategies can increase traffic, improve candidate quality, and reduce costs. Tune in to learn how programmatic advertising is reshaping the recruitment landscape for today’s employers.
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DE Talk Unplugged | Using Employment Networks to Connect with Individuals with Disabilities in an Ever-Changing Workforce
Unemployment rates for individuals with disabilities remain high, and while many barriers to employment remain, there are services available to assist this skilled talent in their search for a career. In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, we sat down with Tripp...
DE Talk | Using Employment Networks to Connect with Individuals with Disabilities in an Ever-Changing Workforce
Season 6 • Episode 2
With an unemployment rate nearly twice that of the national average, individuals with disabilities continue to face barriers to employment that prevent them from sharing their unique skills and talents with the workforce. In this episode we sit down with EmployReward Solutions Project Director Tripp Carter for a discussion on employment networks — what they are, how employers can connect with them, and how they can benefit from their services. Tripp also shares success stories of how DirectEmployers Members have found success in working with EmployReward Solutions, and offers humbling advice on how to create inclusive and accommodating hiring programs that attract and retain talent within the disability community.
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