by Candee Chambers | Feb 28, 2023 | Podcast
Season 4 • Episode 7
Conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a focus in 2023 – but where do veterans fall into these plans, and how can employers keep them included in these discussions? Tune in as DirectEmployers Kim Lott and Denise Lewis of VetJobs get down to the heart of veteran diversity, and share how these men and women who bravely served our country represent one of the most diverse hiring groups spanning culture, race, gender, disability, sexuality, age, nationality and more.
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by Jaime Costilow | Apr 27, 2022 | Recruitment Marketing
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...
by Jaime Costilow | Jan 26, 2022 | Recruitment Marketing
Creating a strong hiring presence in the military and veteran community is something that Recruit Rooster prides itself on helping employers do through their career site and digital footprint. Instead of telling people how you support veterans, show them through a mix...
by Candee Chambers | Nov 10, 2020 | Podcast
Season 2 • Episode 3
For many, the story of America’s wounded servicemembers is a reminder of the perils of war and uncertainty that exists for those individuals serving. What about the story of the resilient men and women who take on the role of nurse, caregiver, and medical advocate after their wounded loved ones return home? Tune in as Stephanie Howard, the executive producer, director, and writer of the documentary film, The Weight of Honor, discusses this one-of-a-kind documentary and sheds light on the underserved community of 1.1 million post-9/11 military caregivers.
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by Kacie Koons | Nov 27, 2019 | Networking and Education
This month our content series had two main focuses: veterans and apprenticeships. In honor of Veterans Day, we hosted a series of exclusive webinars centered on the topic of veteran and military hiring, and to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-15), we...
by DirectEmployers Guest | May 22, 2019 | Partners
Memorial Day is the day we remember and honor those who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. While it marks the unofficial start of summer and the climax of a weekend of retail and car sales, Memorial Day, and the month of May in general, offer an...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Nov 15, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing
One definition of the word “honor” involves giving respect to those who are admired, or a showing of merited respect. Roehl Transport respects and admires our nation’s veterans. It’s fitting, then, that members of TeamRoehl who have served in our nation’s military can...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Jul 5, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing
How many times have we all heard that we should tailor our resume to a certain position? If that is the advice we give candidates prior to their interview, should we not take the same tactic and tailor our interview to the candidates sitting in front of us? As recruiters, we probably have interviewed hundreds of candidates. I think many of us can say that most of them were civilian candidates, ranging from their early twenties to later years. Would you approach a college graduate the same way you would approach a seasoned employee with 20 or more years of experience the same way?
by DirectEmployers Guest | Jun 21, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance, Recruitment Marketing
Member Mike Bazinet, Associate Director of Plasma Recruitment at Grifols Inc., shares the value of stories, and how to use them to gain a better understanding of veterans and put them at ease during a job interview.
by DirectEmployers Association | May 22, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time to recognize and honor those who are currently serving, have previously served, and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of freedom and peace. It’s a privilege for DirectEmployers Association to be based...
