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May is #MilitaryAppreciationMonth! While we take time to honor those who served and continue to serve, we also celebrate the contributions veterans make to the workforce. If you're looking for skilled workers who are dedicated and ready to work in a variety of industries, consider adding veterans to your hiring strategy. This #Monster Hiring Guide can help!

I am really grateful to be connected with individuals like Lt. Col. (Ret) Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz. If you didn't contact me in my last post about being a woman veteran in the #manufacturing sector, please comment below or connect directly with Kathy. She is looking to interview several women for an article that she is going. She is also organizing an event. Read below 👇 Do you know how to find Veteran talent? Understand military culture? Familiar with Veteran-hiring best practices? If you said "No" - you're NOT alone! According to the Society of Human Resource Management, 68% of employers say Veterans are "better than" if not "much better than" employees than their civilian peers. Yet, over half of human resource professionals say they need advice and tools for recruiting and retaining Veterans. Get some of these tools, and Veteran-hiring fundamentals, at Veteran Talent Academy “Basic Training.” You’ll learn: * Why Veterans Make Great Employees * Distinctions of Military Culture * The Truth About Prevailing Myths * How to use Military Skills Translators & Interview * Where to Find Veteran Talent Ideal participants include C-Suite executives, human resources and talent acquisition professionals, recruiters, hiring managers, and Veteran Employee Resource Group leaders. Attend in-person or online from 8:30am -11:30am MST on April 24, 2024. Click here to register: https://buff.ly/48GLu7z Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #HireaVeteran #VeteranTalentAcademy #VeteranChampion #workforcedevelopment Mavens of Manufacturing Z-Ink Solutions Vanguard Veteran, LLC Drew Crowe

Supporting our heroes & growing your business! That's a win/win! This blog post shares best practices for hiring veterans at your small-town business. Learn how to attract & retain top talent. Read now! https://hubs.ly/Q02C-DVq0 #HireVeterans #SmallBusiness #VeteranSupport

Are you an employer interested in understanding what veterans experience when transitioning into civilian life? This recent report offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you create a more veteran-friendly workplace. Discover how to attract and retain veteran talent by aligning your company culture with the unique strengths and needs of those who have served.

Posted from a Facebook post. Do you know how to find Veteran talent? Understand military culture? Familiar with Veteran-hiring best practices? If you said "No" - you're NOT alone! According to the Society of Human Resource Management, 68% of employers say Veterans are "better than" if not "much better than" employees than their civilian peers. Yet, over half of human resource professionals say they need advice and tools for recruiting and retaining Veterans. Get some of these tools, and Veteran-hiring fundamentals, at Veteran Talent Academy “Basic Training.” You’ll learn: - Why Veterans Make Great Employees - Distinctions of Military Culture - The Truth About Prevailing Myths - How to use Military Skills Translators & Interview - Where to Find Veteran Talent Ideal participants include C-Suite executives, human resources and talent acquisition professionals, recruiters, hiring managers, and Veteran Employee Resource Group leaders. Attend in-person or online from 8:30am -11:30am MST on April 24, 2024. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gFnQm7QW Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #HireaVeteran #VeteranTalentAcademy #VeteranChampion

Do your Veteran hires turn over? If so, you are not alone. Research shows that 43% of Veterans leave their first civilian job within their first year, and 80% leave before the end of their second year, citing a lack of opportunity for career advancement and personal development. Experts at the management consulting firm Korn Ferry say it’s time for organizations to focus not merely on hiring more veterans, but also on putting them into roles that better suit their needs and strengths to boost their retention. Data shows: * Nearly 70% say their own organizations don’t train hiring managers on Veteran-specific hiring practices, * More than 60% have no onboarding or transition support for Veteran hires. They report: Focusing on Veteran retention is more than just a ‘nice to have’ for employers -- it’s critical for an employer's bottom line. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3j8wACd Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #VanguardVeteran #VeteranTalentAcademy #VeteranHiringConcierge

One week from today is National Hire a Veteran Day. Check out our hiring guide to discover the tools and insights to effectively recruit, onboard, and retain military-connected talent. Download it today:

With National Hire a Veteran Day coming up, check out our hiring guide to discover the tools and insights to effectively recruit, onboard, and retain military-connected talent. Download it today:

Do your Veteran hires turn over? If so, you are not alone. Research shows that 43% of Veterans leave their first civilian job within their first year, and 80% leave before the end of their second year, citing a lack of opportunity for career advancement and personal development. Experts at the international management consulting firm Korn Ferry say it’s time for organizations to focus not merely on hiring Veterans, but to focus on putting them into roles that better suit their needs and strengths. Doing this will boost their retention. Data shows: * Nearly 70% say their own organizations don’t train hiring managers on Veteran-specific hiring practices, * More than 60% have no onboarding or transition support for Veteran hires. They report: Focusing on Veteran retention is more than just a ‘nice to have’ for employers -- it’s critical for an employer's bottom line. Read the full article, here: https://bit.ly/4397RyL To learn how to place Veterans in roles that better suit their needs and strengths, attend Veteran Talent Academy "Basic Training,” in-person or online from 8:30am -11:30am MST on April 24, 2024. Register here: https://bit.ly/49n8wjV Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #VanguardVeteran #VeteranTalentAcademy #HIreAVeteran Photo 5940651 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com