3 Military Behaviors That Don’t Work In The Civilian Workplace
Most of us can thank the military for instilling some valuable behaviors in us. For me, it’s always being on time and cleaning up after myself (and, often, others) to improve the proverbial foxhole. The military also ingrained habits in me like backwards planning and keeping accountability of coworkers. While many of the things we learned are invaluable, some behaviors won’t help you get ahead in the civilian world.
New USC Report Finds Most Veterans Return to Los Angeles Unprepared for Civilian Life
Many service members leaving the military and returning to Los Angeles County are not prepared for the transition home and have a range of needs that cannot be easily provided by a single organization, according to a new University of Southern California School of Social Work.
Women Vets: A Battle All Their Own
While female service members confront the same problems as male veterans, they also face distinct struggles as women.
Vets Facing Difficult Transition to Civilian Jobs
Nearly two-thirds of new veterans say they faced a difficult transition to civilian life.
Service Members Speak Out on Difficulties of Transitioning to Civilian Life
According to the Department of Defense, about 1,300 military service members, spouses and children transition into civilian communities each day.
7 Secrets for Successful Military Career Transitions
Transitioning from military to civilian life can seem like a daunting task.
Common Challenges During Re-adjustment to Civilian Life
Civilians may not be aware of the unique challenges that separating from military service and returning to civilian life can present.
3 Ways Military Veterans Can Successfully Transition Into the Civilian Workforce
Switching careers is hard, but it can be particularly daunting for soldiers transitioning into civilian life.
Big Tech Should Create a National Service Program to Make the US More United
Big tech, it’s your time to serve. Will you answer the call?
Kirk Douglas: American Actor and Humanitarian
Douglas joined the U.S. Navy, enlisting in 1941.
Army Leaders Want to Keep Pace with Diversity in Changing US Population
Army personnel officials have unveiled a new plan to build diversity across the force, on the heels of a White House order that bans certain types of diversity training in the Defense Department.
The Tragic, Forgotten History of Black Military Veterans
Drawing on small-town newspaper and court archives, along with interviews of local historians and victims’ descendants across the South, “Lynching in America” tallied four thousand and seventy-five lynchings, at least eight hundred more than any previous count.
How Will Veterans Be An Asset To Your Workplace?
Although veterans provide a wealth of talent and possess many of skills and abilities that are needed to close the job-skills gap, they are often overlooked by employers.
These Were the First Women to Join Each U.S. Military Service
Although we might not know of other women who secretly came before them, these are the first women in each U.S. military service noted in history books today.
The Difficult Transition from Military to Civilian Life
Military service is difficult, demanding and dangerous. But returning to civilian life also poses challenges for the men and women who have served in the armed forces.
Americorps Honors Alumni, Grantees With Awards That Celebrate Inspiring Acts of Service
Winners selected from Dallas, Los Angeles, Montana, New Jersey, and Puerto Rico
The Right To Reemployment
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law that gives members and former members of the U.S. armed forces (Active and Reserve) the right to go back to a civilian job held before being called up for Active duty.
Unique Employee Rights and Protections for Military Personnel
Protecting workers from wrongful employment practices