DE Talk | Translating Military Skills to Corporate Needs
Season 7 • Episode 4
Despite having a true understanding of their value in the workplace, employers often lack the visibility and engagement needed to successfully reach veteran job seekers. In this episode of the DE Talk Podcast, listen in as Recruit Rooster’s Ruth Toombs and Elliott Obermaier discuss the importance of understanding military skills and how they transition to civilian careers, the misconceptions in hiring veterans, and the need for optimized application processes to go beyond good intentions and build a recruitment strategy that truly works.
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Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Drops to 5.1%
Despite recently proposed changes, federal contractor requirements under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) remain strictly in place. As part of the legislation, which requires applicable contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative...
DEAMcon25 Day Two: Turning Up the Heat with Insights & Innovation
If our attendees thought we brought the heat for only day one of the conference, then they were in for a treat as we kicked off day two of DEAMcon like a sunbeam on a mission—delivering big ideas, deeper conversations, and a whole lot of “aha!” moments....
2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Application Period Open Through April 30
With the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA) still firmly in place despite recent regulatory changes that have narrowed the compliance focus, federal contractors’ dedication to veteran hiring is more important...
DE Talk Unplugged | Empowering Women Veterans: Navigating the Transition from Service to Civilian Success
Veteran hiring programs are not a one-size-fits-all approach. While many employers understand their importance, they often overlook the unique challenges faced by women veterans and the unique ways in which they need support. In our latest episode of the DE Talk...
DirectEmployers Achieves Veteran Ready Certification through Partnership with PsychArmor
In celebration of National Veteran and Military Families Month and Veterans Day, DirectEmployers Association, an award-winning provider of OFCCP compliance solutions, has earned the esteemed Veteran Ready Certification through its partnership with PsychArmor, a leader...
DE Talk | Empowering Women Veterans: Navigating the Transition from Service to Civilian Success
Season 6 • Episode 3
Women veterans often face unique and overlooked challenges when transitioning from military service to civilian employment, as many veteran hiring programs are built with men in mind. In this episode, DirectEmployers Community & State Outreach Administrator Kim Lott sits down with Women Veterans Interactive Foundation Founder & CEO Ginger Miller to explore the roadblocks women veterans encounter, the resources they need, and how employers can build supportive recruitment and retention strategies tailored to them. Ginger shares her insights on connecting with veteran organizations and the importance of building an inclusive workplace that truly supports women veterans: “If you can’t reach women veterans, you can’t support women veterans.
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DirectEmployers Members Honored with 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards
The month of November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and with Veterans Day coming up next week, now is the perfect time to celebrate the recent winners of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. Learn more about this program and see which...