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2 months ago | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons |OFCCP Compliance
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced yesterday that Michael Schloss will be the new Acting Director and Deputy Director of Policy. This announcement comes shortly after President Trump’s rescission of Executive Order 11246, shifting the agency’s mission to focus on the enforcement of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons |OFCCP Compliance
On January 21, 2025, President Trump rescinded Executive Order (EO) 11246, signing into law a new Order, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” which terminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination in federal contracting. EO 11246, signed by Lyndon B.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
As the year comes to an end, we have so much to be thankful for at DirectEmployers! It has been a year of growth, transformation, and exciting opportunities for our family of brands.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
Veteran hiring programs are not a one-size-fits-all approach. While many employers understand their importance, they often overlook the unique challenges faced by women veterans and the unique ways in which they need support. In our latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, we sat down with Women Veterans Interactive Foundation Founder & CEO Ginger Miller to discuss just that.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
The month of November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, and with Veterans Day coming up next week, now is the perfect time to celebrate the recent winners of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
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 Carter, Project Director for EmployReward Solutions, to discuss the benefits of working with an employment network, and how DirectEmployers Members have found success working with them in the past.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
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 are required to complete a comprehensive 58-criteria application of workplace policies and practices that influence worker mental health outcomes, including workplace culture, benefits, compliance, and wellness programs.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
In celebration of Disability Pride Month, leading nonprofit Disability:IN has released its 2024 Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion. On this list, top employers are categorized with scores of 100, 90, or 80, based on the results of the organization’s Disability Equality Index benchmarking tool. The Disability Equality Index was developed in 2015, beginning with 80 participating companies and has since grown 7x to now include 542 organizations.
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May 30, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
If you joined us for our March Employment Law Roundtable, you may remember Evie King, recruiter, Executive Director of the military spouse wellness nonprofit InDependent, Inc., and 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year.
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May 9, 2024 | 
directemployers.org | Kacie Koons
Our latest episode of DE Talk was extra special. Not only were we thrilled to welcome diversity activist and strategist Torin Ellis and Principal Financial Group’s Chief Inclusion Officer Miriam Lewis to the podcast, but this episode was also recorded live during our 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon24) on April 3rd in New Orleans.
