by Kacie Koons | Apr 10, 2019 | Networking and Education
A few weeks ago, I attended my third Dining in the Dark event, hosted by DirectEmployers’ partner, Bosma Enterprises. This is a charitable event in which attendees step into the shoes of blind and visually impaired individuals and eat dinner while wearing a blindfold....
by Kacie Koons | Mar 19, 2019 | Networking and Education
In this post, we’ll explore the basics that will help set you on your way to implementing a social recruiting strategy of your very own.
by DirectEmployers Association | Nov 25, 2014 | Recruitment Marketing, Videos
Member company Vantiv is the nation’s largest PIN debit acquirer (The Nilson Report, March 2013) and one of the nation’s fastest growing technology firms. You might not realize it, but they’ve driven many of the changes that prompted the shift from cash to electronic payments.
Vantiv is also an innovator when it comes to customization and social media recruiting. Director of Recruiting Tom Poole sat down with us and discussed how the company developed a highly social recruiting model that has increased referrals, reduced agency spend and increased quality without adding headcount or incurring additional costs:
by DirectEmployers Association | Oct 30, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Recruitment Marketing
While incorporating social media into the recruitment marketing mix is a fairly common practice now, companies are still fine-tuning their approach and KPIs to further demonstrate ROI. One company that has been successful in this area is Member Emory University....
by DirectEmployers Association | Sep 5, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Recruitment Marketing
Has your company explored incorporating Instagram into your social media strategy? Consider this: 25% of the Fortune 500 have Instagram accounts, so if you haven’t, it’s definitely worth a second thought. As mentioned in my last couple of blog posts, our marketing...
by DirectEmployers Association | May 8, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
Record breaking attendance, enlightening keynote speakers, networking events and plenty of informative sessions helped bring DirectEmployers 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM14) to another level, setting the bar even higher for next year’s event. DEAM14...
by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 6, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
This post was provided by Claudia Allen, writer and 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...
by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 6, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
This post was provided by Claudia Allen, writer and 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...
by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 23, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
This is the second part of a blog interview with EEOC attorney Edward Loughlin. Read part one. Are there any steps for damage control if someone such as an employee is saying disparaging remarks on social media about your company? If an employer notices that an...
by DirectEmployers Association | Jan 16, 2014 | Archive: Soapbox Holland
An interview with EEOC attorney Edward Loughlin on how employers can mitigate risk on social media. The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can be synonymous with discrimination charges, enforcement and litigation. But an interview EEOC Senior...