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"Excited to dive into David Bahnsen's perspective on work-life balance in 'Full-Time Work and Life Balance.' Bahnsen challenges us to see work not just as a means to an end, but as a fulfilling purpose in itself. Looking forward to exploring how we can integrate passion and purpose into our professional lives! Who else has read this book? What are your thoughts on redefining the meaning of work? #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalGrowth #PurposefulWork"

On 9/11, I honor the over 8,000 vets whom we lose to suicide every year. Many had enlisted after 9/11 to defend us--and they succeeded in our collective goal of deterrence. But we have not succeeded at being there for them in their darkest hour, often right here on US soil. I am trying to do my part. Please do your part--and ask a veteran or active duty servicemember: What can I do for you? Ask yourself: Can I hire them? Can I give this person's resume to a hiring manager? Can I give them a hand in their small business? Can I give them advice about how to succeed in the civilian sector? Can I be the person to open a door for them when they feel like all the doors are closing? As a civilian, you have the power to give a little of your time and wisdom and networking to our thousands of post 9/11 retiring vets. They don't need minutes of silence or "thank you for your service." They need to be given a chance at the economic prosperity they have defended. Please show up for them.

📢🇺🇸 **Honoring Service and Experience: Shame on PayCom!** 🇺🇸📢 APPLICATION VIDEO ATTACHED On this Memorial Weekend, as we remember and honor the military members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, it is disheartening to see companies like PayCom disregarding the valuable service and experience of veterans. I am frustrated with the current job search atmosphere, as I recently experienced firsthand when PayCom automatically turned me down for a sales rep position solely because I lack a bachelor's degree. However, what they failed to recognize is that I have dedicated 30 years of my life to serving in the United States military, proudly representing our nation. Throughout my military career, I have learned invaluable lessons in leadership, discipline, and resilience. I have faced challenges head-on and managed million-dollar companies and sales teams with exceptional results. My achievements and sales awards speak volumes about my capabilities and expertise in the field. Choosing to serve in the military instead of pursuing a college degree was a personal decision rooted in patriotism and a desire to contribute to something greater than myself. I am immensely proud of my service to our nation, and I believe that this should be considered by employers like PayCom when evaluating candidates for positions. It is disheartening that PayCom fails to recognize the transferable skills and qualities that veterans bring to the table. Our military service instills a strong work ethic, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure situations. These are qualities that cannot be taught in a classroom but are honed through real-world experiences. It's time for companies like PayCom to reassess their hiring practices and value the experience and dedication of veterans. Memorial Weekend serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military members, and it is essential to honor their service by providing them with opportunities to excel in the civilian workforce. All companies need to DO BETTER. #VeteransFirst #ExperienceMatters #DoBetter #ShameOnPayCom #HonoringService #MilitaryExperience #MemorialWeekend🇺🇸 Paycom

Interesting reference in thIs article blaming “the amazon generation” wanting immediate gratification and not willing to wait 6 months to be hired. Sorry🤷♂️🤷♂️ but in a talent scarce market the best candidates will always be drawn elsewhere to another employer who is showing they value them by wanting to “grab” them as soon as possible. My biggest worry would be those that do wait. (Accepting in that cohort there will be super committed candidates who only ever want to join the army )- but outside of those how many that do wait are waiting because they have no other employment option and therefore by default are not premium candidates? What longer term retention crisis does this create? The failings around this are equally cultural and systemic and rightly so sit at the lap of both the Army and Capita in equal measures. A combination of a predominantly ‘supplier vendor’ relationship and traditional recruitment models and processes. Tech and touch in equal measure required here. Reengineering of process and optimisation of AI is just the start. British Army #recruitment https://lnkd.in/eysUrh-s

Let's face it. Recruiting the nation's Army isn't easy. As a difficult job gets tougher, leadership becomes more willing to listen to ideas from the field. Do you have ideas? Here some thoughts on making the most of them. (And my personal crazy idea). #armyrecruitment #militarylife #militarycareer

Resettling doesn't need to be tough. With the right approach it can be a lucrative and fulfilling experience. Here's how:

How many employers out there use #discassessment? If so, how are they utilized? Are they helpful in building a successful team? #employment #question #transitioningmilitary #teamleadership #teambuilding

“In the United States we valorize our vets with words and posters and signs, but we don’t give them what’s really important to Americans, what really sets you apart as someone who is valuable to society – we don’t give them jobs. All the praise in the world doesn’t mean anything if you’re not recognized by society as someone who can contribute valuable labor.“ In 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘦: 𝘖𝘯 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨, Sebastian Junger writes about PTSD and the challenge vets face when they come back home. He highlights three things that most impact veterans as they transition back into civilian life and how society can best receive them. Writing about the third factor, Junger tells us: "𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺'𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥." With Memorial Day behind us, "Honor and Remember" posts still flood my timeline, and I'm reminded these words should be active verbs. As civilians, a simple way to help honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom is to show appreciation to veterans still here. In meaningful, evergreen ways. Beyond just the lip service of saying "thank you for your service". 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿: Recruiting former military is a high leverage talent strategy. If you don't heavily weigh this variable when considering new hires, you really are missing out on a diverse pool of incredible talent. As a floor, you'll find people who are hard-working, take ownership and welcome accountability, and understand how to carry out a mission. Ex-military are also great for culture, if unit cohesion matters to your org. If you have a job opening, go try to fill it with a veteran. My bet is you'll be happy you did.

We've deconstructed the resettlement performance of multiple Service Leavers, here's where many are falling short: 1) Lack of defined destination If you haven't worked out where you are going, how can you expect to arrive at a destination? 2) Poor networking and ineffective use of network Many SL's fail to grasp the importance of networking and aren't provided with the education on how to do it effectively. Many SL's networks are biased toward where they are coming from (Military) rather than biased toward where they want to go. 3) Lack of defined strategy The default approach is to simply apply repeatedly for jobs without tailoring each application to give them the edge. Failing to understand the rules of the game and develop a strategy to play to win results (for many) in a frustrating and drawn-out process. 4) Lack of Continuous Improvement (CI) Playing the 'numbers game' and hoping for a different outcome. Firing in multiple applications without changing the approach, not learning from rejections, and not improving as they go can be morale-busting to even the strongest-minded SL. How can we help? Opcivilian offers a more defined, more optimised, and data-driven approach which leads to results. You can access our initial step (Evaluate) completely free to test the water and see what we're about. (Link in the comments) Have a great week ahead! Opcivilian #ServiceLeaver #BritishArmy #RoyalAirForce #RoyalNavy