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DE Talk Unplugged | Aligning Compliance & Recruitment Efforts

In workplaces around the country, recruiters and HR compliance teams work in parallel when working together collaboratively would lead to better results and prevent headaches for both. In this DE Talk Live minisode, Mike Bazinet, Director of Talent Acquisition at Affordable Care, shares his experience in ensuring recruitment and compliance teams work together to understand […]
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DE Talk | Aligning Compliance & Recruitment Efforts

Season 6 • Minisode Episode 7
Successful teams work hand-in-hand, understanding and supporting their mutual business goals. For human resources, that success starts when the disconnect between OFCCP compliance and recruitment is eliminated. In this minisode, Mike Bazinet, Director of Talent Acquisition at Affordable Care, shares the importance of aligning business goals, examples of how he’s done this in both his current and previous roles, and how others can use this strategy for successful compliance outcomes and workforce diversity efforts.

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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Catherine Eschbach as Director of OFCCP

The U.S. Department of Labor announced this afternoon that Appellate Attorney Catherine Eschbach has been appointed as the new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). This announcement comes near the 90-day mark of the rescission of Executive Order 11246, which eliminates illegal DEI programs. Eschbach will lead the transition of OFCCP […]
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2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Application Period Open Through April 30

With the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA) still firmly in place despite recent regulatory changes that have narrowed the compliance focus, federal contractors’ dedication to veteran hiring is more important than ever. And while many employers deploy efforts focused on attracting, hiring, and retaining these individuals, […]
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DE Talk Unplugged | Advancing EEO Through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment

Establishing disability hiring efforts and creating workplaces that are accessible and create a sense of belonging are as important as ever. So, when Ashlea Lantz from The Harkin Institute, Molly Gill of John Deere Financial, and our very own Michelle Krefft (formerly of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services) presented on this topic at our Annual Meeting […]
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DE Talk Unplugged | Merit is Not the Opposite of Diversity: Removing Barriers to Employment

As a result of recent Executive Orders, many employers are wondering what they can and can’t do when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. One thing is certain: merit is not the opposite of diversity. After all, to find the most qualified candidate for the job, you must reach as many people as […]
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DE Talk | Advancing EEO through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment

Season 6 • Bonus Episode 6.5
Creating true equality in the workplace requires accessibility and belonging. Presented initially at DirectEmployers 2024 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon24), experts from Iowa State Vocational Rehabilitation, The Harkin Institute, and John Deere Financial shared insights on disability employment and its value. Tune in to learn practical strategies to integrate accessible hiring practices, address real-world barriers, and create psychological safety for employees with disabilities. Key takeaways include actionable steps for inclusive hiring of individuals with disabilities, three strategies to make job descriptions accessible, and methods for building team support around accessibility and belonging in the workplace.

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DE Talk | Merit is Not the Opposite of Diversity: Removing Barriers to Employment

Season 6 • Episode 6
While employers unpack new regulatory direction regarding DEI efforts, many are left wondering how to lawfully maintain their recruitment activities and stay true to their organizational values. Tune in as we chat with Dr. Courtney Bryant Shelby, Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, international speaker, & Founder of Simply You Solutions as she explains the evolution of inclusionary efforts from past to present. She also shares why diversity is essential to merit-based hiring (the larger the talent pool, the greater the chance of finding the most qualified candidate!), metrics employers should be looking at, where she sees the workplace equity landscape heading in the future, and tips for fostering authenticity and belonging in your workforce.

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