by Candee Chambers | Oct 25, 2022 | Podcast
Season 4 • Episode 3
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have gone from nice-to-have to must-have over the last few years, but creating a diverse workforce involves more than just race, ethnicity, and gender. It also includes individuals with disabilities, the largest minority group in the world. Listen in as DirectEmployers Disability & Community Outreach Specialist Christa Martin chats with CSAVR CEO Steve Wooderson about how employers can foster intentional inclusion through utilization of vocational rehabilitation services to better employ and advance individuals with disabilities in the workplace and beyond.
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by Jaime Costilow | Oct 24, 2019 | Networking and Education
Over the years, we have made some fantastic connections and real friendships with industry experts and community advocates who are all-around amazing people. Not only do we champion their causes, but we have had amazing conversations that truly drive the conversation...
by John C. Fox | Oct 21, 2019 | Week In Review (WIR)
- NDEAM Event Announced
- AZilg 44th Annual Conference
- OFCCP Website Update – “New” is back!
by Jaime Costilow | Jul 9, 2019 | Press Release
Of the more than 20 million working-age people with disabilities in the job market, research shows that only 7.5 million have jobs[1]. To lessen the employment gap, Recruit Rooster is working to create an online job seeking experience without obstacles. To ensure no...
by DirectEmployers Association | Jul 3, 2019 | OFCCP Compliance Alerts
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new award program for federal contractors – the Excellence in Disability Inclusion (EDI) Award. About the Disability Inclusion (EDI) Award Established by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 31, 2018 | Partners
The following article was authored by Angie Vandersteen from Indianapolis-based disability partner, Tangram Business Resourcing in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Someone has applied for your open position. He has a stellar résumé...
by Jaime Costilow | Oct 9, 2018 | Partners
If you received a resume, would you pass over a qualified candidate if they identified themselves as having a disability? It’s a thought-provoking question because for some companies whose leadership have made inclusion and accommodations a priority, the answer is no....
by DirectEmployers Guest | Aug 30, 2018 | Partners
The following post was authored by partner American Dream Employment Network (ADEN). In today’s labor market, employers from all industry sectors are competing to recruit talent, which creates a favorable time for job seekers, including job seekers with a disability....
by Jaime Costilow | Oct 22, 2015 | OFCCP Compliance, Partners
Each October we celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities as part of Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme of this year’s campaign, “My disability is one part of who I am,” could not ring more true. People are not defined by...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 13, 2015 | OFCCP Compliance, Partners
The following post was authored by Kathleen Lee and is being shared with permission from our partner, Cornell University’s Industrial Labor Relations (ILR) School. Every October, we are reminded of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the...
