The Great Resignation. COVID-19. A work-from-home revolution. The hiring process has undergone serious changes over the past year. And these changes are going to carry over into the new year. With a record number of job openings, you’ll need to be on top of this year’s talent acquisition trends to attract (and keep) the best […] Read Article “Big hiring? Mass resigning? Here are the top hiring trends for 2022”
Camaraderie. Resilience. Discipline. Critical thinking. Veterans come with a wealth of sought-after transferable skills. Masters of navigating uncertainty, veterans often perform at higher levels and have lower turnover rates than their civilian counterparts. Many spend years managing large numbers of people and expensive equipment. And their sense of responsibility means they are often the first […] Read Article “Employers are missing out on great veteran hires. Here’s how to fix it.”
A big part of my day—my favorite part—is talking with veterans and military spouses. My goal is to help them navigate their transition to civilian life, but I know I’ve learned as much from them as they have from me. It’s given me a window to their culture, their ethos, their in-jokes, and their struggles. […] Read Article “Embracing an Attitude of Gratitude for Veterans”
“I’m not a hero, but I served with heroes,” said Major Richard Winters. That philosophy pretty much sums up my father’s humble outlook on his wartime experience in Vietnam. Every year on Veterans Day morning, he went to the garage to retrieve a box containing a neatly folded American flag. In his slippers, he would […] Read Article “Happy Veterans Day!”
We are proud to commit to helping our fellow men and women of the military as they make the transition to civilian life and help their spouses hold the fort down with gainful employment. In honor of the birth of our United States Navy, we are overjoyed to share the story of Kristine Bumagat, a […] Read Article “In honor of the US Navy’s birthday, a milspouse tells us her story.”
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.”
As the US military continues to downsize in 2015, a large number of veterans are now entering the civilian workforce. As a business owner or manager, there are a ton of reasons why you should consider hiring a veteran in the coming year. Military veterans have years of excellent training and exceptional skills. They also tend […] Read Article “Why You Should Hire a Veteran in the New Year”