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To find qualified employees,
companies can consider a variety
of traits such as skill level,
qualifications, background, and
experience. Finding talent is only the
first step in the recruitment process;
companies must also understand
relevant labor laws concerning
governance of employees.
DC DEPARTMENT OF
EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES (DOES)
The District government is an asset you can use to assist
with your employee recruitment efforts. The Department
of Employment Services (DOES) has implemented a
number of programs for small businesses that can help
attract qualified talent.
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20019
(202) 724-7000 · does.dc.gov · does@dc.gov
BUSINESS SERVICES GROUP
The Business Services Group (BSG) aligns business
engagement strategy with the DOES workforce development
mission by connecting job-ready District residents to District
employers. BSG provides a variety of concierge services to
District employers at no additional cost, including assisting
businesses with registering in DC Networks for recruitment
purposes and co-hosting job applicant pre-screening and
hiring events at local American Job Centers. BSG also
leverages DOES programs such as On-the-Job Training, the
Senior Community Service Employment Program, Project
Empowerment, and the Learn, Earn, Advance, Prosper
initiative to establish a talent management pathway, bridging
skilled job seekers with employer workforce needs. If you are
interested in partnering with the DOES Business Services
Group, call (202) 741-5308 or email bsg@dc.gov.
CONTRIBUTORS: DC Department of Employment Services ·
DC Office of Human Rights
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