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...
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...
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...
From the DEAMcon22 stage in San Diego to the remote office spaces scattered around the country, the Recruit Rooster team has been here, there, and everywhere in April. However, despite their travels, this creative crew has churned out new recruitment marketing...
New month, new career sites! Last month the Recruit Rooster team was extra busy, cranking out a whole new carton of golden eggs–a full dozen to be exact! From brand new career site launches to rebrands and featured career pages, they have the creativity and support...
Patriotism comes in many forms, and for Matt Brogdon of Pathfinder Consulting, supporting our nation’s freedom has always been ingrained in his life. With military participation going back generations, it’s no wonder why Matt found himself gravitating toward...
When it comes to hatching plans, our Recruit Rooster team crosses their T’s and pecks their I’s. From planning and conception to development and implementation, our team was cooped up with a busy workload in February. The result? Some pretty amazing looking career...
In an effort to highlight the Association’s service to veterans, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) recognized DirectEmployers Association today with an award at its 2017 Veterans Conference in Washington, D.C. for its exemplary commitment to...
Nearly 60% of all job seekers have indicated that they’ve had a poor candidate experience while trying to find employment.1 A number a factors play into this experience, such as lack of information, branding and follow-up, which may ultimately deter a potential...
Today the 2017 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark was updated on the VEVRAA Benchmark Database. The benchmark – 6.7 percent – is effective March 31, 2017. Contractors who adopted the previous year’s national benchmark...