DE Talk
For DirectEmployers, it’s all about valuable connections and meaningful conversations. The DE Talk Podcast features an honest and open dialogue between powerhouse industry experts. Tune in to hear a variety of conversations on HR topics ranging from OFCCP compliance advice to emerging recruitment marketing trends, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and insightful solutions that help infuse new life into your HR strategies.
Episodes
53 episodes
Board Takeover | The OFCCP Compliance Journey in 2024 & What’s Ahead in 2025
Join us for a special "Board Takeover" episode of the DE Talk podcast as members of the DirectEmployers Board of Directors discuss the evolving compliance landscape for federal contractors. This insightful conversation explores the challenges f...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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58:35
Using Programmatic Job Advertising to Elevate Candidate Quality and Optimize Costs
In today's competitive hiring landscape, simply posting a job and waiting for responses is no longer effective. Companies need innovative, tech-driven approaches to reach and attract top talent. In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Rawlins...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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35:55
Empowering Women Veterans: Navigating the Transition from Service to Civilian Success
Women veterans often face unique and overlooked challenges when transitioning from military service to civilian employment, as many veteran hiring programs are built with men in mind. In this episode, DirectEmployers Community & State Outre...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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41:31
Using Employment Networks to Connect with Individuals with Disabilities in an Ever-Changing Workforce
With an unemployment rate nearly twice that of the national average, individuals with disabilities continue to face barriers to employment that prevent them from sharing their unique skills and talents with the workforce. In this episode we sit...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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43:00
How SMBs Can Use AI Hiring Tech in Inclusive Ways
Businesses of all sizes are impacted by the potential benefits and possible harms of artificial intelligence (AI) in their recruiting and hiring technologies. While some may consider the HR tech space "too technical" or beyond their current cap...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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54:05
If It's Not in Writing, It Never Happened: Applicant Tracking & Recordkeeping Strategies to Ensure OFCCP Compliance
For federal contractors, a major component of OFCCP compliance hinges on recordkeeping as proof of their processes and efforts in the event of an audit. Fortunately, your applicant tracking system (ATS) can be a great tool for keeping you on tr...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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34:27
Resiliency & Determination: The Military Spouse Employee Makeup
Known as Military Appreciation Month, May also marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day – a day to acknowledge military spouses' significant contributions, support, and sacrifices. In this episode, we sit down with Evie King, recruiter, Executive...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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49:37
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Progress Amidst Opposition within Corporate, Political, & Social Spheres
2024 has brought forth many challenges for diversity and inclusion efforts, and at DirectEmployers' recent Annual Meeting & Conference, we addressed those setbacks and emphasized the importance of progress amidst opposition. Tune in to this...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:03:08
Beyond the Workplace: The Camaraderie & Meaningful Impact of Veteran ERGs
With DEI a high priority in today's work environment, many companies are establishing employee resource groups (ERGs) to bring people together in celebration and support of both their commonalities and their differences. In this episode, we sit...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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48:01
The Platinum Rule of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Studies show that diverse teams who feel safe to contribute in a meaningful way outperform teams who don't have that same level of diversity. The question is, are you truly doing everything you can to get the most out of your people? In this ep...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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38:04
Excitement, Turbulence & Confusion: The Top 10 Employment Law Issues That Affected Federal Contractors in 2023
Our compliance experts John C. Fox and Candee Chambers are back for their highly-anticipated recap of all things employment law from the past year. As they look back, they'll chat about the top 10 issues affecting federal contractors as directe...
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59:13
Navigating the AI Landscape in Recruitment Marketing
With the emergence of artificial intelligence automation like machine learning and ChatGPT, AI is rapidly permeating the human resources/talent acquisition world, in hopes of making work life easier for HR professionals while simultaneously cre...
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22:04
Embracing Generational Differences at Work
For the first time in history, five generations are working simultaneously in the workplace. As a result, tensions arise as work trends shift in ways older generations have never seen, and fear-based differences create gaps among employees that...
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48:27
A Focus On Veterans: Supporting Compliance, Recruitment, Candidate Experience & Beyond
With roughly 250,000 servicemembers transitioning to civilian life each year, veteran hiring initiatives have become an essential focus for employers. In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, this episode shares how DirectEmpl...
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1:13:29
Registered Apprenticeships: Building Inclusive Programs for the Future
The reality of today's labor market indicates that there aren't enough college graduates and experienced workers to meet market demands. Apprenticeships are working to steady the gap by incorporating hands-on learning with education and life ex...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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48:17
From Human "Doing" to Human "Being": Transforming to Own Your 50
Leaders often have a lot on their plate, but their biggest challenge? Workplace drama. In this episode, we sit down with award-winning host of the Conscious Habit podcast, certified meditation coach, and President of Sandler Training Trustpoint...
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32:36
Myths & Barriers: Helping Individuals Who Are Blind Find Their Place in the Workforce
With over 20 million Americans who are blind or visually impaired and a 70% unemployment rate for these individuals, it's clear that much work remains to help them find their rightful place in the workforce. In this episode, we sit down with Je...
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32:59
Uncovering the Non-Traditional Workforce: Recruiting & Retaining Talent in Addiction Recovery
It's estimated that between 22-28 million Americans live in recovery from substance abuse but these individuals often struggle to maintain employment despite its proven role in successful recovery, placing them within the "anonymous and availab...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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43:41
Moving Off the DEIB “Treadmill” & Onto Progressive Change
Workplaces are changing to focus on the strengths of more diverse and inclusive hiring. But how do you move past performative and into progressive change to create a space of belonging? Tune in to hear guidance from diversity strategist and act...
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47:44
Top 5 Actions to Take After You Complete Your Affirmative Action Plan
What comes next after you file your annual affirmative action plan? In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, experts from OutSolve provide practical guidance on the most important actions to take and the importance of compliance as a year-round ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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35:49
The Value of ERGs: Building a Trustworthy Environment for ID&E Conversations
In recognition of Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month in April, we sat down with Raheef Alturkmani, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) at Dow, to discuss best practices for building employ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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49:41
Skilled, Vetted & Ready: DEIA at the Heart of Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring
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...
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49:52
Your HR-Exclusive Guide to EEO, DEI, and OFCCP Policy Changes in 2023
After months of quiet, government agencies are gearing up for budgetary and policy changes affecting EEO, DEI, and OFCCP efforts. Tune in to this episode as Candee Chambers and employment law expert John C. Fox share their HR guide for 2023, ou...
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45:14
The Year of Degree Deflation: Transforming Your Workforce through Skills-Based Hiring
Since the start of the pandemic, the role of human resources has been turned on its head, leaving talent leaders to pivot and rethink their well-established best practices in order to attract and retain diverse talent. In this DE Talk minisode,...
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29:08
Pro Tips for Celebrating Holidays Inclusively at Work
How your organization celebrates holidays at work impacts your culture and employee experience. When you recognize your employees' backgrounds, you help create a culture of belonging, whereas ignoring your employees' identities may lead to dise...
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31:22