Why Veterans Make Good Employees
Employers and companies can benefit from hiring Veterans. Military personnel are often cross-trained in multiple skills and have experience in varied tasks and responsibilities.
Skills Military Veterans Bring to the Workplace
Veterans add incredible value to the workplace. A former member of the Armed Forces has a unique and powerful skillset that can greatly benefit any company they work for.
Military veterans: 5 secrets to help you transition to a civilian job
U.S. Marine Major Nick Swaggert offers some advice to make your shift into the workforce easier.
The True Story of Our Veterans: Challenges of the Military Transition to Civilian Life
We found that service members and their families encounter a range of transition-related challenges during their reintegration into civilian life.
CEO Spotlight: Dispelling Myths About Military Veterans In The Civilian Workforce
As with other underrepresented segments of the U.S. workforce, there are a few common misperceptions that exist that may be impacting your organization’s ability to access talent from this segment of the talent pool.
5 things you need to know about veterans in the workforce
In a time during which recruitment, retention and workforce issues are top of mind for most of the region’s industries, employers would be well-served to take note of this potential talent pipeline.
5 Easy Ways to Be More Veteran-Friendly in the Workplace
It's important to make daily efforts to support former military personnel's needs throughout the year.
Veterans Entering the Civilian Jobs Market Can Face Hurdles
Many veterans struggle with translating their military experience into a civilian-sector job.
Out of Uniform and Into the Job Market
8 steps toward a smooth transition to civilian employment
5 Reasons Veterans Struggle to Transition to the Civilian Workforce
Finding a fulfilling career can be a challenge for anyone. But it’s important for us – as friends, family, employers and the community in general – to understand why it’s so difficult for our combat veterans, and how we can help.
5 Tips for Veterans Returning to Civilian Life and Education
There are unique challenges that make a return to civilian life somewhat difficult for those in the military. From understanding the nature of processes for veterans and their benefits to how to dress for work, the consensus among veterans is that there is a readjustment period. Many will consider advancing their education, however, that route can be daunting without the support of resources and a military-friendly institution.
Drew Talks About Veterans Day and His App diversitypop
Drew talks about Veterans Day and his app diversitypop.
Veteran-Backed App diversitypop Treats Inclusion, Diversity As 'A Personal Discovery'
Veterans John Tien, Managing Director at Citigroup & Drew Bartkiewicz, Chairman of Patriapps join Cheddar to discuss their new veteran-developed diversity and inclusion training app, diversitypop.
How Employers Can Help Veterans Feel Safer in the Workplace
Military service can take its toll on veterans' mental and physical health. When hiring veterans, there are many things employers can do to make their work environments safer
Through Tragedy, Loss, Amputation, Airman Learns ‘New Norm’
Staff Sgt. August O’Niell, an Air Force pararescueman, briefs members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center about how he sustained significant warzone injury, which led to the amputation of his leg, and how he overcame adversity.
Why Veterans Make Good Employees
Employers and companies can benefit from hiring Veterans.
8 Skills Military Veterans Bring to the Workplace
Veterans add incredible value to the workplace. Here are eight reasons why veterans can improve a variety of work environments.
Veterans Bring Work Ethic, Experience to Local Businesses
In Greenville County alone, there are 42 veteran-owned businesses. From appliance repair to architecture, landscaping to animal care, thermal imaging to epoxy solutions, the products and services offered by these companies are as diverse as the military population itself.
Building an Effective Workplace
While commanders are "temporary hires" in the sense that civilian employees and some Soldiers will outlast any given leader's tenure and, therefore, own the organization's foundation, there are several steps we can take to foster a more positive and effective workplace environment, both now and in the future.