It’s almost Military Spouse Appreciation Day! No, we didn’t make that up. The Friday before Mother’s Day was nationalized as “Military Spouse Appreciation Day” by President Reagan in 1984. Why? For every married active duty military member serving our country, there is a military spouse serving too. Their sacrifices come in the form of multiple relocations, career […] Read Article “5 Ways to Celebrate the Military Spouse at Work”
The Many Benefits of Hiring Veterans Military veterans served our country, and now many of them are making the transition from active duty service-member to active job seeker. This group represents a great opportunity for employers to cast a wide net when looking for top talent in the workplace. First and foremost, veterans are almost […] Read Article “How Can You Improve Your Talent Pipeline? Hire a Veteran.”
For military spouses, establishing a lucrative career path can be exceptionally challenging. Deployments, P.C.S. (Permanent Change of Station) and being a single parent are all roadblocks in the fast-track to success, no matter how competent or hardworking the individual. What’s more, the small towns surrounding military installations are not exactly booming with job opportunities that justify a hard-earned […] Read Article “The Top Ten Reasons to Temp if You’re a Military Spouse”
Adecco and our clients understand the value that veterans and military spouses bring to the workplace. That’s why Adecco has partnered with groups like the Military Spouse Employment Partnership, which helps us connect to military spouses. We’ve also developed the Adecco Military Alliance, a partnership between Adecco, military affiliate groups, and military installations around the […] Read Article “The Force Behind the Force: Military Spouses Make Great Employees”
On a cold December night in 2003, a close friend (and Naval Reservist) persuaded me to attend a social at a military base. Never having been to a military base, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting myself into. The idea of dating a military man did not interest me at all. It wasn’t […] Read Article “Military Spouse Appreciation Day”