DE Talk | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Progress Amidst Opposition within Corporate, Political, & Social Spheres

DE Talk | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Progress Amidst Opposition within Corporate, Political, & Social Spheres

by | Apr 30, 2024 | Podcast

Season 5 • Episode 10

2024 has brought forth many challenges for diversity and inclusion efforts, and at DirectEmployers’ recent Annual Meeting & Conference, we addressed those setbacks and emphasized the importance of progress amidst opposition. Tune in to this powerful conversation as diversity activist and strategist Torin Ellis and Principal Financial Group’s Chief Inclusion Officer Miriam Lewis spotlight the importance of resilience, knowledge, and tangible progress in the pursuit of creating more inclusive environments within corporate, political, and social spheres.

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OFCCP Week in Review Special Edition | DEAMcon24 Day One Recap

OFCCP Week in Review Special Edition | DEAMcon24 Day One Recap

by | Apr 15, 2024 | Networking & Education, Week In Review (WIR)

  • DEAMcon24 Attendees Welcomed to the Big Easy for Three Days of Practical Insights, Networking & Merriment
  • Member Spotlight: Aligning Compliance and Recruitment Efforts
  • Ellis & Lewis Discussed Continuing the Focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging While Facing Setbacks
  • French Shared How Recruit Rooster’s Talent Attract App Helps Employers Navigate Veteran Recruitment & Retention
  • Fox and Chambers Discussed OFCCP in Transition & What It Means for Federal Contractors
  • Lewis & O’Hara-Harvey Explored the Equity Essentials
  • Cappfinity Outlined Adoption and Conversion to a Skills-Based Employee Hiring and Development System
  • Campbell Discussed Going Beyond Race & Gender to Create a More Equitable, Inclusive Culture
  • The Walsh Group Explained the Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Veterans ERG Leveraged by DE’s Partner Relationship Tool
  • Full Circle Compliance: Using DE Partnerships to Supercharge Recruitment & DEI Efforts
  • Generational Expert Gwoke’s Keynote Focused on Recruiting & Retaining Millennial Employees
OFCCP Week In Review: June 26, 2023

OFCCP Week In Review: June 26, 2023

by | Jun 26, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)

  • The Harvard and UNC Case Decisions Are Coming: What Corporations, Colleges and Universities, and Federal Contractors Need to Know
  • OMB Approved Changes to OFCCP Complaint Procedures to Take Effect in November
  • DE Talk Podcast Focused on Moving Off the DEIB “Treadmill” & Onto Progressive Change
  • President Biden Nominated Burrows for 3rd U.S. EEOC Commissioner Term
  • In Brief
  • Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
DE Talk | Moving Off the DEIB “Treadmill” & Onto Progressive Change

DE Talk | Moving Off the DEIB “Treadmill” & Onto Progressive Change

by | Jun 20, 2023 | Podcast

Season 4 • Episode 9

Workplaces are changing to focus on the strengths of more diverse and inclusive hiring. But how do you move past performative and into progressive change to create a space of belonging? Tune in to hear guidance from diversity strategist and activist Torin Ellis from t ellis brands and Errin Braddock, Enterprise’s Chief Diversity Officer, as they share how to move off the DEIB “treadmill” activity that may make you feel good but doesn’t lead to transformation, and shift to actual progress forward. From training and accountability to AI and ChatGPT, these two cover the gamut of topics to discuss what’s impacting the diversity and inclusion landscape today.

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OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon23 Day Two Recap

OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon22 Day One Recap

by | May 3, 2022 | Networking & Education, Week In Review (WIR)

  • DE Executive Director Candee Chambers Welcomed Members for Three Days of Education, Networking & Fun
  • DE’s Family Of Brands Provide A “One-Stop Shop”
  • Fox & Wang Discussed Recent Significant OFCCP Developments
  • Maysoon Zayid Presented The First Keynote Address: “If I Cancan, You Cancan”
  • Recruit Rooster is the Buzz of the Barnyard with its Evolving Recruitment Tools
  • Recruiter Panel Dove Into Tech & User-Driven Development Behind Talent Community
  • Judy Julius Took A Deep Dive Into The New Census Data
  • TEKsystems Team Discussed How To Leverage Early Talent To Solve for Diversity
  • Torin Ellis Tore it Up When Presenting The Second Keynote of The Day: “Minus the Illusion”…Ended Day One With A Challenge
OFCCP Week In Review: April 5, 2021

OFCCP Week In Review: April 5, 2021

by | Apr 5, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)

  • GAO Report Finds NLRB Staff Dwindling and Dissatisfied
  • National Vietnam War Veterans Day – Thank You For Your Service!
  • NLRB Extends Deadline to File Briefs on Employer Investigations
  • VEVRAA Benchmark for Hiring Dropped to 5.6%
  • NLRB Website Now Available in Español
  • DOL Website Worker.gov Now Available in Español
  • DirectEmployers Announces OFCCP Director Jenny Yang as a Keynote Speaking “Live” at its Annual Member Meeting DEAMcon21
  • VETS Launched a New Pilot Program to Assist Transitioning Service Members and Their Spouses
  • The Re-Opening of America is Upon Us! Employment Explodes in March With Largest One-Month Job Surge Since WWII!
  • The WIR Team Awarded Readers’ Choice Award!
  • REMINDER: Final Countdown to Deadline for HIREVets Medallion Award