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Revisiting the Business Case for Hiring A Veteran: A Strategy for Cultivating Competitive Advantage
Revisiting the Business Case for Hiring A Veteran: A Strategy for Cultivating Competitive Advantage

The second paper in the series responds to recent focus and debate on measuring companies’ return on investment for their veteran hiring programs and emphasizes how employers can turn veteran talent into a competitive advantage in talent acquisition, talent deployment and talent development.

Work After Service: Developing Workforce Readiness and Veteran Talent for the Future
Work After Service: Developing Workforce Readiness and Veteran Talent for the Future

The first paper in this series builds a framework for an enhanced understanding of the concept of workforce readiness as it applies to transitioning service members and veterans.

 

Action Plan: Prepare
Action Plan: Prepare

We’ve created a checklist for you based on the articles in the Prepare category. Follow this plan to take action and start preparing for veterans and military spouses.

What You Think About Veterans Might Be Wrong
What You Think About Veterans Might Be Wrong

READING TIME 8 MIN

  • The vast majority of veterans have no health issues—and that includes post-traumatic stress.
  • Most Guard and Reserve activity is scheduled and predictable.
  • Don’t underestimate military spouses—they’re experienced and educated.
Learn to Speak "Military"
Learn to Speak "Military"

READING TIME 6 MIN

  • Military branches: what they’re called and what their ranks mean.
  • Get familiar with the acronyms you’ll see on veterans’ resumes.
  • Of the 2.2 million men and women serving, about 830,000 are in the Guard and Reserve.
Matching Military Experience with Civilian Jobs
Matching Military Experience with Civilian Jobs

READING TIME 6 MIN

  • Appreciating a veteran’s experience requires a familiarity with military jobs and terminology.
  • Understand certifications, licenses and military training.
  • Learn the best way to evaluate a veteran’s credentialing.
Help Your Workers Understand Veterans
Help Your Workers Understand Veterans

READING TIME 3 MIN

  • Your entire workforce should understand the culture, values and structure of the military.
  • Establish compliance and awareness training.
  • Educate your employees on the facts about post-traumatic stress.
Military Spouses: A Hidden Pool of Talent
Military Spouses: A Hidden Pool of Talent

READING TIME 4 MIN

  • More than 85 percent of military spouses have taken college-level courses.
  • Military spouses often gain a great deal of experience through volunteer work.
  • There are valuable resources available for hiring military spouses.