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Veterans Day, observed every year on November 11, is a national holiday to honor and show appreciation for military veterans. Hiring veterans as part of your diversity and inclusion strategy is one of the best ways to recognize the contributions of service members and benefit from their wide range of talents and experiences. Regardless of […]
Veterans Day, observed every year on November 11, is a national holiday to honor and show appreciation for military veterans. Hiring veterans as part of your diversity and inclusion strategy is one of the best ways to recognize the contributions of service members and benefit from their wide range of talents and experiences.
Regardless of the industry or work environment, veterans offer skills, abilities and knowledge that are always in demand. Among them: a strong work ethic, leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, decision-making and the ability to adapt quickly to new and ever-changing circumstances.
About 200,000 service members transition from military service to civilian life each year, according to the US Department of Defense. Having served their country, veterans can make an impact in the workplace if organizations have the right hiring and retention strategies.
At the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) INCLUSION 2020 virtual conference in October, HR and business leaders discussed some of the ways they are reaching out to veterans. Such as:
Some other best practices for hiring, recruiting and retaining military veterans include:
Creating a hiring and retention program for military veterans is a great way to honor service members on Veterans Day and throughout the year. As part of a long-term strategy to foster a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, there’s a strong business case for hiring veterans, who offer a broad range of skills, experiences and perspectives that can strengthen workplace culture and help organizations succeed.
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