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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...
Flexible Jobs Are Good Jobs!
For over 75 years, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) each October. This year’s theme for 2024 is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” NDEAM is a great time for employers to recognize the value of workers with disabilities and consider how...
DE Talk Unplugged | If It’s Not in Writing, It Never Happened: Applicant Tracking & Recordkeeping Strategies to Ensure OFCCP Compliance
For federal contractors, a major component of OFCCP compliance hinges on recordkeeping as proof of their processes and efforts in the event of an audit. Fortunately, your applicant tracking system (ATS) can be a great tool for keeping you on track. Dive into a snippet...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Origin, Culture, Diversity and Tradition
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. This celebration recognizes the contributions of Hispanic Americans, the second largest (and one of the fastest-growing) racial and ethnic group, according to the U.S....
Understanding Workplace Pregnancy Protections: A Regulatory Guide for Employers
With women making up 47% of the workforce1, ensuring an equitable and supportive experience in the workplace is essential, not only for their wellbeing and success, but also for employer regulatory compliance. Understanding the regulations in play is crucial,...
Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating and Supporting Women in the Workplace
August 26th is Women’s Equality Day, a day that reminds us how far we’ve come since the 19th Amendment was passed in 1919, granting women the right to vote. But beyond the historical significance, it’s also a day to recognize the incredible contributions women make in...
The Chronicles of DirectEmployers Employee Resource Groups: A Q3 Update
Over the past quarter, our ERGs have thrived and carved out spaces for meaningful engagement, support, and education across a spectrum of topics and interests. From championing mental health initiatives to fostering an inclusive environment for veterans and embracing...
DirectEmployers Members Present on List of 2024 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health Recipients
This year, Mental Health America (MHA) is celebrating the 5th anniversary of its Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health, the first national certification recognizing U.S. employers committed to supporting a mentally healthy workforce. Bell Seal certification recipients...
OFCCP Week In Review | Series Update
For nearly ten years, DirectEmployers OFCCP Week In Review has been delivered to your inbox at 3:00 pm ET like clockwork and has become a valuable resource for employment law updates for federal contractors and public sector employees. With respect to your readership,...
AI Revolution is Now Here with Major Ramifications for Staffing, AAP Development, and Talent Acquisition
AI Proponents Now Changing their Tune from “AI will create jobs” to “There will be a loss of jobs” …Reskilling and Upskilling Are the New Names of the Game A new Cisco Systems-led Consortium Report (titled “The Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs”)...
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