In the ever-changing field of HR, DirectEmployers Association strives to stay ahead of proposed regulation changes, assist employers with the required job syndication, and therefore facilitate OFCCP compliance with ease and convenience. Reversely, we hope that our work will help to create equal opportunity for diverse job seekers, as well as those who are veterans [...]

More than 140,0000 searches containing the phrase “veterans jobs” are conducted on Google, Yahoo and Bing each month, with veterans and military servicemembers nationwide seeking employment for themselves and family living on or near military bases. Many employers attempt to simplify this search with the implementation of military crosswalks on their job search portal. These [...]

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) announced last week the finalists for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This highly regarded award honors employers for their support of men and women serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Of 2,899 nominations, 30 finalists have been chosen, six of which [...]

Last year, DirectEmployers Association (DE) partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor and a number of other organizations to participate in the Summer Jobs+ program. Commissioned by the Obama Administration, this initiative helped to promote job opportunities and offer career path assistance for young Americans. This year, Obama has proposed a new plan to help [...]

While a military crosswalk is a good starting point for your veteran and military hiring initiatives, it is not the sole solution. Here are a few tips around military outreach to help transitioning military job seekers find the appropriate position for their skills and experience while using your microsite. √ Advertise your veteran hiring events [...]

As a nonprofit Association of employers, DirectEmployers (DE) works to offer the resources and assistance that our Members need to be recognized as having a fair and diverse workforce, and therefore assisting with OFCCP compliance regulations. Through strategic partnerships with veteran, diversity and disability organizations and a varied product and service offering, we help provide [...]

Summer is almost here and while it seems far away now, fall will be right around the corner. Our team is already in full conference mode and preparing for upcoming events, including DirectEmployers 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM13), taking place this October in sunny San Diego, California. In preparation for the busy conference season [...]

DirectEmployers software developer Ani Chan, and her team member Manpreet Singh, were recently awarded the grand prize of $10,000 at the 2013 SmartFile Platform Bake-Off for their application “SmartClip,” a Google Chrome extension that clips sections of websites and saves them for future viewing. Ani started working at DirectEmployers as an intern just over a [...]

The following is a guest blog post written by Kim Bartkus, Executive Director, HR-XML Consortium. If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ve had to purchase an adapter plug or converter to use any of your electronics. A converter allows you to connect your device to an electric power source using a voltage your computer or phone [...]

This post was provided by Claudia Allen, editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and conferences. Starting salaries for the Class of 2013 continue to climb as the job market improves for college graduates. The average [...]

I have had the privilege of becoming more involved with the Industry Liaison Group (ILG) on both a national and local level. If you are not plugged into ILG, please check the National ILG website and find the contact information for your area. The most recent Indiana ILG meeting included informative sessions around Census Data [...]

“Opening a Snapchat feels like unwrapping a present. You never know what you are going to get,” said Sally Ike, High School Senior, in a recent Bloomberg Businessweek article. “I was thinking about it today, how next year when I go away to college it will be nice. You actually get to see the friend’s [...]

The following post was written by Lisa Rosser, Military Recruiting Expert at The Value of a Veteran. You can view the original post on The Value of a Veteran blog. Lisa’s military career includes 10 years of Active Army duty and 11 years of service with the Army Reserve, including 2-1/2 years of mobilization after [...]

Survey results clearly show growth of social media adoption, but employers are still facing hurdles with measurement and risk mitigation. DirectEmployers recently conducted a survey to see how the adoption of social media has changed over the past few years for Member companies. Growth is certainly evident, as 61.29% of respondents used social media for [...]

This post was provided by Claudia Allen, editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and conferences. As your organization prepares for its summer internship program, one of the tasks you will have to undertake is setting [...]

Different countries share same workforce challenges The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) hosted a joint event with the World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The conference took place February 20-22, 2013, and combined NASWA’s Winter Policy Forum with the WAPES Conference on Long-term [...]

This post was provided by Claudia Allen, editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and conferences. Cost-per-hire is difficult to pinpoint because companies use different formulas to calculate their costs. However, while it is difficult to [...]

“The bottom line is to be passionate about what you’re doing. Those that find that passion and look at their work as something they look forward to, often find that the other goals that they have in their lives fall into place.” Randy Goldberg Vice President of Talent Management, Hyatt Hotels Corporation An employee of [...]

After much anticipation about a mystery announcement, Facebook unveiled Graph Search Beta last month. In a nutshell, Graph Search is different from a standard search engine like Google because results are specific to content shared on Facebook. (Note: If you’re panicking about your privacy at this point, there is no need to fear – Facebook [...]

Best Practices, Proposed Regulations and Surviving Audits Emphasized Throughout Compliance Track Sessions at DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting & Conference The DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM12) offered a track specifically designed for HR professionals responsible for OFCCP compliance. Members, consultants and attorneys discussed best practices, preparing for proposed regulations, what OFCCP does with data [...]

As we ramp up for 2013 activities and new projects, it’s important to take a moment and reflect on the accomplishments of 2012. Each achievement marked a milestone in the Association’s history and was possible as a result of our Members, Board of Directors, partner organizations and dedicated staff. 2012 truly was a year filled [...]

Recruiting and OFCCP pros, mark your calendars because the DirectEmployers 2013 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM13) is scheduled for October 21 – 24. Set against the backdrop of 70 miles of stunning coastline and several U.S. military facilities, DEAM13 is positioned to be a perfect combination of business and pleasure. The good news is that [...]

Late last year, the Social Jobs Partnership launched a Jobs App on Facebook. You can navigate directly to the app through the shortcut social.jobs Naturally it was met with both praise and doubt, however; we are proud of the opportunity to work with such great organizations in an effort to help put unemployed back to [...]

Guest blog by Shama Kabani In the New Year of 2013, every company will be faced with doing more with less as cutbacks in people and hours is fast becoming the new normal. So the question is — how do we positively increase employee productivity to keep delivery schedules, maintain high customer service, and stay [...]

There are many mixed reviews on using social media to recruit. As EEOC Attorney Ed Loughlin pointed out, it’s a legal minefield for employers. However he, and several of DirectEmployers Association Members, believe there is a place for social media and HR, it just requires proper planning and measuring. During the DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting [...]

Having served in the Navy for over two decades, Lance Sapera understands dedication and the value military servicemen and women bring to the civilian workforce. Now, as Director of Talent Acquisition for 24 Hour Fitness, he’s helping the organization remain successful through continued emphasis on having the right person in the right place at the [...]

Although employers are trying to improve translating military skills to their civilian jobs, veterans frequently face hurdles around required degrees, certifications and licensures despite their experience in the field and military training. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart aired a very eye-opening segment about the difficulty of turning military experience into civilian employment. The two [...]

DirectEmployers Association Executive Director, Bill Warren, was recently recognized by our partner, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), during an awards ceremony at their 2012 annual conference. The 2012 President’s Award honored Bill’s contributions and recognized him as a pioneer in online recruitment. One of his many contributions includes the National Labor Exchange [...]

This time of year, many of us tend to reflect on the things we’re most thankful for. Often times, it’s the simplest things in life that get overlooked or taken for granted. Families and individuals in cities across the country go without meals due to a variety of unfortunate circumstances. It’s estimated by the U.S. [...]

A vital component of DirectEmployers Association is sharing knowledge, resources and best practices. It makes us all better practitioners and helps drive innovation in our industry. One of the key ways we execute this part of our mission is through the DirectEmployers Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM). This year’s event featured general and concurrent sessions [...]

Last week DirectEmployers Association Members and staff journeyed to Scottsdale, AZ for the DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM12) which took place October 24-26. The destination alone was enough to stop anyone in their tracks, but despite the temptation of two 18-hole championship golf courses, a premiere spa, 5 swimming pools and 7 tennis [...]

James Emmett was born without a hand, but that certainly didn’t hold him back. An incredible support network of family and friends surrounded and treated him like everyone else. As a matter of fact, he was a high school star football player in his small hometown in Wisconsin. In his late teens, he started working [...]

After a highly successful 2011 event, this year we’re taking the Annual Meeting & Conference out to the Wild West. DEAM12 will be held in Scottsdale, AZ at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Last year, I wrote a post called 7 Ideas for Making the Most of Your Annual Meeting & Conference, but now that we [...]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This effort to educate the public about issues around disability and employment actually began in 1945 as a weeklong event, but eventually Congress extended it to a full month. For many companies, disability outreach is an ongoing initiative and employers are taking more proactive steps around reviewing policies, [...]

When you hear the company name John Deere, the distinctive green and yellow logo probably comes to mind. John Deere was included in the 2011 list of 100 Best Global Brands. But, as Bev Curtis explained to us, “…we’re not just a tractor company anymore.” John Deere’s roots go back to 1837. The company is [...]

Our first Twitter chat brought several people together online last Wednesday to discuss the highly anticipated DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting & Conference, also commonly referred to as DEAM12. By using the hashtag #DEAM12, participants were able to ask questions and get helpful details on everything from attire to travel. @jbuckmn People can register at deam12.directemployers.org/register.asp [...]

Next week we’re trying out a Twitter chat to help engage current attendees and help convince those who haven’t registered to consider coming to the DirectEmployers 2012 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM12). Since the concept of a Twitter chat may be a little new to some of you, I thought I’d explain how they work [...]

DirectEmployers Member and IBM Recruiting Brand Manager Ray Schreyer accompanied National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) President Bonnie Elsey to the 9th annual World Association of Public Employment Services (WAPES) World Congress in Seoul, South Korea. Also referred to as WWC 2012, this year’s event was visited by over 300 network members from more [...]

The following guest post was authored by David Smooke, Director of Social Media at SmartRecruiters – a partner organization and free applicant tracking system aimed at helping simplify the recruiting process and putting Americans back to work. DirectEmployers recognizes their efforts and fully supports their annual program, Give Labor Day. Now in its second year, [...]

How can a top-level domain go from 0 to 330 miles per hour? Very simply, when affixed to Bruce Litton’s Lucas Oil/Slick Mist Top Fuel Dragster. This sponsorship opportunity was made possible through Heather Hoffman, VP of Digital Strategy, and her father, Top Fuel driver, Bruce Litton. After learning more about the Association, Litton offered [...]

The following guest post was written by Mimi Collins, director of communications for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Overall, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) expects the Class of 2013 to total 1,744,000 bachelor’s degree graduates. Here’s a quick look at the class, and what’s happening in some of the key [...]

The following post was authored by Gloria Oluseye-Are, one of our amazing summer interns that helped facilitate the Youth Enhancement Summer Program. Eight high school students walked into DirectEmployers Association Monday, July 23rd at a time considered deathly early by most of their peers. Their individual expressions reflected the awe and uncertainty of the experience [...]

The following post was authored by Seton Goddard, one of our interns from this summer who worked on the Strategic Partnerships/Members Services teams. For the last nine weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to work as intern at DirectEmployers Association on the northwest side of Indianapolis. DirectEmployers Association offers an offshoot of the first online job [...]

SEO or search engine optimization is not just a buzzword or fad that’s changing at any point in time. The facts are that almost every computer user frequents either Google or Bing each day, and if your websites are not being properly optimized and indexed you could be missing out on valuable traffic. Think of [...]

“I would never have passed the screening questions in an applicant tracking system to be a recruiter, yet today I manage applicant tracking systems.” John Whalin Senior Program Manager for Talent Acquisition, United Airlines John Whalin probably has one of the most unconventional, yet fascinating stories about how he came to be Senior Program Manager [...]

According to Experian’s 2012 Digital Marketer: Benchmark and Trend Report, which I saw originally in an online Huffington Post article, Pinterest is now the third most popular social network on the web, behind Facebook and Twitter. If you aren’t familiar with Pinterest, it’s a website that lets users organize and share images found on the [...]

“… affirmative action done the right way and following the rules the way it’s supposed to be done, is a good thing for employers, for people and everyone else, and that’s the message I try to get out.” Candee Chambers SPHR, CAAP, Manager, Affirmative Action and EEO Compliance, Cardinal Health Most people in the HR [...]

Did you know that each month there are approximately 226 million job-related searches on Google alone? If you’re not ranking high on search results pages, you could be missing out on great candidates. This is just one of many compelling reasons you need to implement an SEO strategy. DirectEmployers joined forces with Carrie Corbin of [...]

“There’s a lot to be said about the military and word of mouth because people talk to one another, they stay in touch, they become good friends and they rely on their friends’ opinions, oftentimes when they’ve already made the transition.” Matt Luther, National Military Recruiting Director, Cintas Entering the recruiting world was a strange [...]

The following guest post was written by Mimi Collins, director of communications for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). An internship program is among the most effective tools organizations have to identify, recruit, and hire college talent, enabling organizations to build a relationship with top students early in their college careers, before they [...]

The following is a guest post provided by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). ETA and BLS Leaders Meet with NASWA Representatives On March 31, 2012, NASWA representatives met with Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary of USDOL’s Employment and Training Administration and Jack Galvin, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics, to discuss ways to [...]

Recently Erik Deckers, owner of Professional Blog Service, and the co-author of Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself, presented a webinar on branding yourself as a recruiter. The following is a guest blog post from Erik. I’ve been a heavy networker for several years, and one thing I can [...]

One of the highlights of my role is the privilege of getting to know Members like Eric Airola. A former Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, Airola is no stranger to leadership and dedication – traits he has carried with him to his current position as Senior Director of Human Resources at J.B. Hunt Transport, [...]

Technology has afforded us the ability to do more with less and get our jobs out to the public faster and more efficiently. With the addition of social media and other disruptive technology though, it’s important to continually assess our efforts to remain efficient and focused on what works. This includes frequently assessing short and [...]

Your stellar résumé is prepared and your interview outfit is chosen…now how do you find relevant job opportunities? As a job seeker your first thought is probably to search out different employment opportunities via search engines, job boards or company career sites. However, a growing trend amongst employers is the use of a .JOBS top [...]

The following blog post is a companion to the March 21, 2012, webinar, “Job Outlook: Class of 2012,” led by Edwin Koc, Director of Strategic and Foundation Research, National Association of Colleges and Employers. If you plan to hire new college graduates this year, expect to face more competition than in the recent past. There [...]

“It’s not about just filling a job, it’s about matching talent to the need, because that’s the differentiating factor in great companies.” Dennis Smith, Recruiting Manager, St. Jude Medical Dennis Smith admits his journey into human resources was slightly unconventional, but once he found his niche, it’s been a great ride ever since. One the [...]

March is Women’s History Month, and today is International Women’s Day. It brings me great pleasure to share the following guest blog post from the CEO of Women For Hire, Tory Johnson. Between my role as workplace contributor on Good Morning America for the last six years and running Women For Hire, which produces live [...]

The following is a guest blog post written by Simone Murray, VP of Member Services. Employers Connect kicked off its first 2012 meeting in Columbus, OH. Hosted by DirectEmployers (DE) Member companies American Electric Power (AEP) and Cardinal Health, the event included presentations about recruiting with the new Internet, developing an efficient and effective disability-related [...]

Employers plan to hire 9.5 percent more new graduates in 2011-12 than they did in 2010-11. In comparison, last year employers anticipated double-digit hiring increases.[1] To help our readers make the most of their campus recruiting efforts, I reached out to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Mimi Collins, director of communications for [...]

The following is a guest blog post from Preston Edwards, Jr., Publisher, IMDIVERSITY, Inc. I had the pleasure of watching Super Bowl XLVI and was impressed with how the NFL produces this mega-event. The NFL showed a national audience that it gets “It.” It showed that the NFL could reach new markets, engage its existing [...]

This month’s interview features one of our new 2011/2012 Board Members, Angie Grilliot. After taking an unpaid internship 16 years ago, Angie has found a fulfilling career helping people find work and developing expertise around compliance. Angie is also a member of the DirectEmployers Recruitment Regulatory Compliance Committee, Director of Talent Delivery at UnitedHealth Group [...]

Through our relationship with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), DirectEmployers continues to develop outstanding partnerships with state workforce agencies. Recently our efforts, and particularly efforts of DirectEmployers staff member Christy Merriman, were cited in a letter from Arlee Williams, Director of the Department of Workforce Services of the State of Arkansas. As [...]

The Committee on Education and the Workforce recently submitted a letter to Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, requesting additional information around the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) December 9, 2011 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding individuals with disabilities. The letter questions the legal authority permitting the OFCCP to establish a numerical hiring [...]

DirectEmployers Association (DE) would like to formally welcome to the staff, Julie Cook, Operations Manager for the National Labor Exchange (NLX). To many of you, Julie is no stranger. She has actively been working with the Business Development team for the last year to assist in developing what is now taking shape as a national [...]

Simone Murray, VP – Member Services and several Members attended the announcement of the Summer Jobs+ initiative at the White House. She kindly agreed to write a guest blog post to share her incredible experience. We all support Summer Jobs+ DirectEmployers Association and several of our Members had a unique opportunity to be a part [...]

Over the last 365 days, DirectEmployers helped connect job seekers with disabilities to employers, joined the Social Jobs Partnership, provided tools to help veterans and military families find work and launched The .jobs Universe. Not to mention we also celebrated a huge milestone – our 10th anniversary. Below, you’ll find our year in review – [...]

Sodexo’s talent acquisition team might have been dramatically different today had Anthony Scarpino pursued his original intent of becoming a veterinarian. After changing his major to nutrition and obtaining a master’s, he became a dietitian and eventually landed a position with Sodexo. Sodexo is the largest employer of dietitians in the U.S. After a decade [...]

Niche microsites, in The .jobs Universe, offer great results for large and small companies alike to showcase their recruitment brand and reach job seekers in a highly targeted and many times less trafficked environment. Here are 5 companies that have taken advantage of niche microsites, in The .jobs Universe, optimized for extremely specific searches that [...]

Partnerships and linkages are extremely important because they provide the foundation for relationships to flourish. DirectEmployers Association has a 10-year history of forming long lasting partnerships that create not only great relationships, but strong programs. Recently, DirectEmployers partnered with the National Guard Bureau, Kenexa, Inc.and Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN). This partnership provides the [...]

Annual Meeting Celebrates 10 Years of Achievements, Influence and Growth When we announced the 2011 Annual Meeting and Conference was going to be in Indianapolis, Members had a variety of responses. Some included: “Really?” “How could it compete with Vegas?” “What’s in Indianapolis?” Or, one of my favorites, “Why?” The mixed reactions were understandable. After [...]

While the majority of DirectEmployers Association staff was in attendance for the third day of our annual conference, Shannon Offord, Director of Business Development, was on a flight to present as a keynote speaker at Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ Employment Conference. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is dedicated to increasing employment [...]

“Some of the perks and advantages of DirectEmployers being member-owned and run is that we’re really steering the direction of the Association.“ Jennifer Terry Director-Staffing Strategic Initiatives, AT&T AT&T received the ERE Recruiting Excellence Award for Best Corporate Careers Website this past spring. Over the years, the company has also been recognized for just about [...]

The 2011 DirectEmployers Association Annual Meeting & Conference is certainly not our first rodeo, but every year we learn something new and work hard to make the next year’s conference better. While trying to find replacement bulbs for stage lights on the Vegas Strip was “entertaining,” being on our home turf affords us more flexibility [...]

“The power, and what you can create when the employers come together and work as a team is amazing.“ Ray Schreyer Global Interactive Recruiting Manager, IBM Ray Schreyer is a pioneer of both Internet recruiting and the DirectEmployers Association. He is one of the Association’s founders and served as President for the first five years. [...]

“…we have an obligation as an employer to connect the right candidate with that position, as well as a responsibility to make a difference.” Rebel Johnson Human Resources Assistant, Camber Corporation HR wasn’t the career path Rebel Johnson initially planned on, but in the process of trying to get her son employed, a persistent recruiter [...]

“I enjoy the strategy of business, and where business can go, particularly in our industry. I am fascinated by change and like to be thought of as a change agent.” Marty Spokony U.S. Recruiting Manager, Xerox Marty Spokony has been at Xerox for three and a half years and doesn’t skip a beat regardless of [...]

Hosted by partners Berkshire Associates Inc. register for this FREE live Webinar: The New OFCCP: What it Means for Affirmative Action Enforcement taking place on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EST. Get the inside-scoop on the impact of the most recent OFFCP affirmative action compliance changes, and tips on how to [...]

“There’s nothing better than saying that’s the right person for that job and I helped make that happen.” Francene Taylor Director of Resourcing, IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) In any given month, Francene Taylor has 1,200-1,500 job openings to fill. She’s the director of resourcing in the Americas region for IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) and has [...]

“It is no secret that veterans are facing difficult times finding and retaining good-paying jobs. Unemployment rates for veterans in some age groups significantly exceed the rates for non-veterans of the same age and that is just not right.” Excerpt from Opening Statement by the Honorable Marlin A. Stutzman Chairman, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity In [...]

Military Friendly Sites Launched This video explains the launch of an extensive online program to assist transitioning military personnel in all branches of our armed forces, their spouses, dependents, and caregivers in quickly and efficiently finding employment. The program will provide military personnel and their dependents access to more than 860,000 employment opportunities from over [...]

“AT&T has really focused on having a suite of interactive technologies, different tools and resources to be able to reach candidates…and understands that we need to go where the candidates are.” Carrie Corbin Associate Director of Talent Attraction, AT&T She survived losing everything in the 1999 Oklahoma tornadoes, has been quoted in the New York [...]

“A person first needs to be given the opportunity to perform.” Cari Dominguez Co-Author of Leading with Your Heart and Owner of Dominquez & Associates If there’s anyone who understands the importance of diversity and inclusion, it’s the architect of the Glass Ceiling Initiative, Cari Dominguez. Upon emigrating from Havana, Cuba, she witnessed from a [...]

“I’m passionate about my job because of the impact that I get to make with people. From a decision standpoint, a job and a career is probably one of the most important decisions that you’ll ever make.” Richard Cho Recruiting Lead, Facebook Bureau of Labor Statistics data reports that employment of computer and information systems [...]

Monday, February 7th a couple of the DirectEmployers staff will be headed to D.C. for a Press Conference. We are looking forward to this trip with a few of your fellow members joining us to answer questions and demonstrate .jobs to the press. In case you missed it, here are a select number of articles [...]

As part of our partnership with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), we have the privilege of working with the organization’s President, Dr. Rochelle Webb. Dr. Webb formerly worked for Arizona Department of Economic Security in Phoenix. In addition to serving as NASWA’s President, she was recently nominated to serve as Director of the [...]

Improving military outreach and hiring is a common thread of discussion amongst talent acquisition professionals, many companies seek more information to effectively reach and hire this extremely talented and disciplined population. To provide employers with additional insights and resources, the Staffing Management Association of Greater Chicago hosted a “Military Talent Programs: Best Practices Panel Discussion” [...]

Usually I blog about the recruiting industry or share interviews I conducted with your fellow HR peers, but for this entry, I wanted to share a very special story in the spirit of the holidays. Imagine not having hot water for months, or needing to get water from the neighbors in order to flush the [...]

“…if we broke off the number of software engineers that we have, we’d be one of the largest software companies in the world. But when you think of Intel, people don’t necessarily equate that with developing software.” Keith Molesworth Global Channels Manager, Intel Meet Keith Molesworth, the Global Channels Manager for Intel Corporation. It’s not [...]

“…if we broke off the number of software engineers that we have, we’d be one of the largest software companies in the world. But when you think of Intel, people don’t necessarily equate that with developing software.” Keith Molesworth Global Channels Manager, Intel Meet Keith Molesworth, the Global Channels Manager for Intel Corporation. It’s not [...]

“Our resource groups have really helped us understand our customers, and on a new level…on a better level.” Laura Harlos Manager of Compliance and Diversity Programs, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Harlos, Manager of Compliance and Diversity Programs for both Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. A journalism student [...]

The DirectEmployers Association Annual Meeting & Conference 2010 (#DEAM10) was a celebration of 9 incredibly successful years, as well as kicking off our 10th year anniversary. DirectEmployers Association was established in October 2001 making October 2011 our 10-year anniversary. There was a subliminal “10” theme over the two days reflected by the prizes, videos and activities.

One in three households in America do business with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 10,000 stores and 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com) across North America and internationally. The company strives to find [...]

One in three households in America do business with Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 10,000 stores and 12,000 ATMs and the Internet (wellsfargo.com and wachovia.com) across North America and internationally. The company strives to find [...]

August 3-6, 2010 at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, NV several DirectEmployers Association staff and member companies attended the National Industry Liaison Group Conference (NILG). This two and a half-day conference had approximately 750 attendees from employers like Abbott Labs, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, IBM Corporation, as well as Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The [...]

Respondents stated they anticipated hiring to pickup in Q2 and slow back down in Q4, with the bulk of their hiring completed in Q2 & Q3.

With the Labor Day holiday upon us focus is on jobs. Where are they? How many need one? And, How can we find them?

Job seekers accessing the JobCentral National Labor Exchange (NLX) job bank can rest assured that they aren’t missing good job postings and can be confident that companies are posting ALL of their job openings. INDIANAPOLIS, IN (PRWEB) July 30, 2010 Corporate America along with main street employers have partnered with State Workforce Agencies, Military Installations, [...]

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is seeking input from the public on ways to strengthen its regulations requiring federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. In an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to be published in the Federal Register [...]

“We have a great reputation in our industry and are known to do the right things and execute flawlessly. We are a leader in product innovation.” Terri Lass Director, Recruiting, Global Headquarters, St. Jude Medical, Inc. Terri, tell us about St. Jude Medical. St. Jude Medical develops medical device technologies and services for the treatment [...]

Foursquare was fun when I had others in my immediate area that I could “compete” with but there wasn’t a lot of ways to interact or other things to do besides checkin. I then learned about My Town

Baker Hughes: Fortune 200 technology leader in the oil field services industry operates in over 90 countries and consists of 36,000 employees. In the past one hundred year history of Baker Hughes, the process of recruiting has become an increasingly vital tool for running the business behind their $12 billion revenue.   The company is involved [...]

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG): Headquartered in Denham, UK, IGH sticks to the goal of creating “hotels that guests love.” However not only do the guests enjoy their stay, but the employees of IHG also stay with the corporation, and stay satisfied. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) owns, operates, and franchises seven hotel brands known throughout 100 [...]

Ray states, “Let me be clear that .jobs has not provided the DirectEmployers Association with an exclusive. And .jobs has not provided DirectEmployers members with an exclusive.”

It is extremely important that Employers make their voices heard on a current two-question dot jobs (.jobs) Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) survey. A link to the SHRM survey, new videos, and a white paper created by DirectEmployers Association to explain the .jobs initiative are all available at www.universe.jobs. Your name and responses to [...]

Search Engine Optimization & Custom Landing Pages In an April 2009 Mashable blog article, Lee Odden, CEO of TopRank Online Marketing stated, “Implementing a social media marketing program without optimizing content is leaving money on the table. Useful content (blog, video, images, audio) that cannot be discovered via search is a lost opportunity to reach [...]

Twitter Sodexo is a great example of engaging Followers on Twitter without spamming them. There are tweets about scholarships; links to company blogs; ReTweets of company information tweeted by other Sodexo employees and conversations with candidates and employees. Sodexo has 3,043 followers and they are listed 206 times. There are two tools that we use [...]

LinkedIn LinkedIn has quickly become a fantastic tool for recruiters. Creating specific groups and effectively managing these groups is a great way to build talent communities. A terrific example of an employer’s use of the LinkedIn company profile feature is Hewlett-Packard (HP). Here is their company profile page. HP is able to display current employees, [...]

Using Social Media/SEO in Recruiting Facebook Fan pages on Facebook give organizations the opportunity to disseminate career information.  Here I typed in “jobs” and found AT&T’s College Connection Fan Page with 676 fans (TALENT COMMUNITY). Facebook is a great tool to reach college students but it now reaches beyond that demographic. Some Best Practices to [...]

Using Social Media/SEO in Recruiting YouTube Here we have the HyattCareers YouTube Channel The description of this video reads: “A short promotional video that encourages people to connect with Hyatt using social media. Let us know what you think.” Hyatt is looking to encourage interaction with job seekers through their social media by providing engaging [...]

Part 1 – Using Social Media/SEO in Recruiting There will always be hiring- whether it’s to backfill positions, staff for sales of new product launches, or increase headcount due to growth. It’s important to embrace social media in our hiring practices. Why? Many candidates assign more value on what a friend says about a job [...]

March 9, 2010 DirectEmployers hosted a webinar highlighting the Direct Compliance product. Provided here is a review of the presentation along with a link to the recorded webinar. Items covered: Who is DirectEmployers Association? Member Benefits Direct Compliance survey results Review of graphs and charts Review of comments Questions answered OFCCP Job Distribution and Reporting NASWA [...]

You’ve probably noticed more tweets from DirectEmployers recently, or perhaps the 2009 Annual Meeting & Conference photos on our new Flickr page. With the majority of Members constantly on the go and actively engaged in social media, DirectEmployers wants to leverage platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn to communicate, interact and share news and ideas. We [...]

Jason Leonard Director of Field and College Recruiting JCPenney “At the end of the day there’s no technology that’s going to eliminate the recruiter role. It’s kind of funny…every time the next big thing comes along, everyone says ’aw, recruiters are going to be obsolete.’ I really don’t think that will happen. Good communication skills, [...]

Jason Leonard Director of Field and College Recruiting JCPenney “At the end of the day there’s no technology that’s going to eliminate the recruiter role. It’s kind of funny…every time the next big thing comes along, everyone says ’aw, recruiters are going to be obsolete.’ I really don’t think that will happen. Good communication skills, [...]

DirectEmployers Association Member AT&T Presents at U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) – Listening Session Carrie Corbin, Sr. HR Manager of Talent Attraction for AT&T, provided an overview of AT&T’s efforts to hire people with disabilities during an ODEP listening tour in Dallas, TX on January 21, 2010. Corbin highlighted [...]

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FROM CHAD SOWASH blog the CHAD Today is a day set aside to thank veterans for preserving freedom and to remember those who paid the ultimate price for freedom. I want to thank every one of my brothers and sisters at arms and also honor the companies who are hiring them as they come back [...]

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Hyatt Hotels & Resorts:  413 properties world-wide with approximately 85,000 associates working in Hyatt properties, regional offices and sales offices around the globe Recently, BusinessWeek named Hyatt as a “Best Place to Launch a Career” in their 2009 survey, published in the September 14 issue of the magazine. The industry-leading and widely read business publication [...]

In this blog series Nancy Holland, VP of Marketing for Direct Employers Association, will be writing about various members of the Association. This will be an opportunity to get to know your fellow members better. You will be able to glean information about the company and their unique experiences. If you or someone within your [...]

Social networks, niche sites, blogs, and videos – all hot trends in recruiting but where do you start?

Hear what the Vice President Recruiting, North America Operations for Hyatt has to say about recruiting in this tight economy.

“Our mission is about reducing recruitment costs and improving labor market efficiency through the development of new technology…