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DE Talk Unplugged | Translating Military Skills to Corporate Needs

Is your organization simply “grazing the tip of the iceberg” when it comes to military recruitment? In this insightful segment from the most recent episode of the DE Talk Podcast, Recruit Rooster’s Ruth Toombs and Elliott Obermaier challenge employers to look past the basics of compliance and job board postings. Take a peek as they […]
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DE Talk | Translating Military Skills to Corporate Needs

Season 7 • Episode 4
Despite having a true understanding of their value in the workplace, employers often lack the visibility and engagement needed to successfully reach veteran job seekers. In this episode of the DE Talk Podcast, listen in as Recruit Rooster’s Ruth Toombs and Elliott Obermaier discuss the importance of understanding military skills and how they transition to civilian careers, the misconceptions in hiring veterans, and the need for optimized application processes to go beyond good intentions and build a recruitment strategy that truly works.

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DE Talk Unplugged: Strategies for Disability-Driven Innovation & Growth

With National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) recently coming to a close, we reflect on this year’s theme, ‘Celebrating Value and Talent’. After all, individuals with disabilities are more than a compliance requirement. Each talented individuals brings unique strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences that greatly benefit a business in more ways than one. In a […]
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DE Talk | Strategies for Disability-Driven Innovation & Growth

Season 7 • Episode 3
How can disability inclusion fuel talent acquisition, employee retention, and long-term organizational growth? In this episode, disability strategist Bob Ludke shares actionable insights for HR leaders, talent acquisition professionals, and HR executives seeking to transform workplace culture and build competitive advantage through inclusion. Bob explores how psychological safety and inclusive leadership unlock innovation and strengthen employee engagement. Drawing from case studies featuring market leaders, he illustrates how organizations are embedding disability inclusion into talent pipeline development, reshaping the employee value proposition, and driving measurable ROI in workforce optimization.

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DE Talk Unplugged: Your Role in a Disability Inclusive Culture, No Matter Your Title

When it comes to recruiting, hiring, and retaining individuals with disabilities, most of the work happens in the middle. After onboarding, do your processes, communities, or culture make your employees feel a sense of belonging? Regardless of your title, everyone plays a role in making this a reality–from executives all the way to individual contributors. […]
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