Posts Tagged Veterans
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We Know Next Weekly Recap, February 27 – March 2
In case you missed it, here’s what happened on We Know Next. Mike Aitken, SHRM’s Vice President of Government Affairs, shares his thoughts on key issues surrounding the 2012 political landscape as they relate to HR and business professionals. Meanwhile, U.S. military veterans are being hired,…
March 2, 2012 | in Trends
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U.S. Military Veterans Being Hired but Not Targeted in Recruitment
A poll addressing military employment conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) showed that companies that are hiring have hired U.S. military veterans within the past 36 months. But a sluggish economy and the lack of awareness of resources for connecting with veterans appear to be major causes…
March 1, 2012
| in Workforce
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Military Employment SHRM Poll
Approximately two-thirds of HR professionals indicated that their organizations (64%) had hired a veteran with the past 36 months, yet only 13% reported being “very aware” of effective resources for recruiting veterans. These findings explore various recruiting tools and the potential benefits and challenges of hiring veterans. Data from this poll…
February 28, 2012
| in Workforce
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How Employers Gain Access to Talent with Brain Injuries
Companies must reach out to people with disabilities to make sure such individuals know they are welcome, experts say. Some of the people with in-demand workplace skills who need certain accommodations are people—including military veterans—with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Northrop Grumman Corp. prides itself on…
February 9, 2012
| in Workforce
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Executive Book Club: January 2012
Organizations that hire veterans have an unquestionable edge in the market place. Here’s how to do it right. Veterans are a tremendous source of untapped talent and come with a wealth of skills and experience beyond those of typical civilian employees. Field Tested gives…
January 27, 2012 | in Workforce
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Washington Wrap: SHRM’s ‘Top 8’ List for 2011
Between now and New Year’s Eve, just about everyone — from late-night comedy show hosts and newspaper editorial boards, to individual families — will be compiling their Top 10 lists for 2011. SHRM’s Government Affairs Team has taken a slightly different approach and compiled its Top 8 list of…
January 13, 2012 | in Trends
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Bold Predictions for 2012
HR is in a boring field. We are in business of mitigating risk and keeping our executives out of trouble. There are very few bold predictions for 2012. Here is my attempt to gaze into a crystal ball and tell you about the upcoming year. This is the year where your…
December 27, 2011 | in Trends
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HireHonor: Making a Difference in Veteran Hiring in America
During the month of November, the U.S. traditionally celebrates Veterans Day, focusing attention on those who have served our country through military service. It is a time to reflect not only on their contributions but also on their post-service needs, which have evolved over the years. One key challenge…
December 6, 2011 | in Workforce
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2012 ‘Bold New Ideas’ Guide Highlights Workplace Flex Success
Practices by award-winning companies influenced by recession and aided by technology; special focus on meeting military families' needs Fueled by technology and the recession, leading companies are focusing on their employees' measurable work results rather than face time in the office, according to the newly released …
November 30, 2011
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Misperceptions Hinder Flexibility, FWI-SHRM Report Shows
Research finds ties between workplace flexibility and positive business results Workplace flexibility programs benefit employers of all sizes and industries, resulting in increased employee job satisfaction, lower turnover and lower insurance costs, according to a new report, Workplace Flexibility in the United States: A…
November 29, 2011
| in Workplace
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Employers Urged to Embrace Veterans; Report Details Innovative Ways
Employers need to step up and rally around the nation’s military community by enhancing efforts to attract, recruit, support and retain veterans and their families in a proactive manner so all can better meet their responsibilities at home and at work. That was the message that Col.…
November 28, 2011
| in Workforce
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U.S. Employers Urged to Embrace Veterans; Report Details Innovative Ways
Employers need to step up and rally around the nation’s military community by enhancing efforts to attract, recruit, support and retain veterans and their families in a proactive manner so all can better meet their responsibilities at home and at work. That was the message that Col. David…
November 16, 2011
| in Workforce
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Survey: One in Five U.S. Employers Seek Veterans for Jobs
Employers want to tap into the technical and communication skills and leadership abilities of returning veterans, according to a survey conducted for CareerBuilder and released on the eve of Veterans Day 2011. The findings are from a survey conducted in August and September 2011 with 2,874 full-time U.S. hiring managers and HR…
November 16, 2011
| in Workforce
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GE Capitalizes on Vets’ Strengths
NEW ORLEANS—General Electric’s Junior Officer Leadership Program (JOLP) is a tool for attracting and integrating one of the largest overlooked sources of talent—military service professionals transitioning into civilian careers, according to Susan Schieren. Schieren, program manager of JOLP at General Electric (GE) and a…
November 9, 2011
| in Workforce
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Hidden Wounds
While some employers fear the challenges of hiring employees with post-traumatic stress disorder, simple accommodations can improve the chance of success. During his combat tour in Iraq, Richard Martin was nearly killed by a rocket that exploded 20 feet away. The guy in front of…
November 8, 2011
| in Workforce
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SHRM Discusses Challenges of Getting Veterans Back to Work
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) was invited, along with nearly 30 private-sector companies, to Capitol Hill recently to discuss the challenges employers face in finding and hiring returning U.S. military personnel for civilian jobs. The meeting was a three-hour Veterans Employment Summit that the House of…
November 7, 2011
| in Workforce
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Tina Tchen to Address Work-Life Conference
Executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls to speak; new conference by SHRM and FWI to share best practices and research on workplace flexibility The executive director of the White House Council on Women and Girls, Tina Tchen, has joined the…
November 2, 2011
| in Workplace
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SHRM Discusses Challenges of Getting Veterans Back to Work
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) was invited, along with nearly 30 private-sector companies, to Capitol Hill recently to discuss the challenges employers face in finding and hiring returning U.S. military personnel for civilian jobs. The meeting was a three-hour Veterans Employment Summit that the House of Representatives Committee…
October 19, 2011
| in Workforce
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Parker: Diverse Workforce Is ‘Key to the Future’
Organizations today are seeing three major trends—a rapidly diversified workforce, an aging workforce and an influx of military veterans—Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chief Global Membership Officer Janet Parker, SPHR, said during opening remarks at “The Workforce Mosaic.” SHRM underwrote the National Journal…
October 17, 2011
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Obama’s Jobs Bill Features Several HR-Related Provisions
When the Obama administration rolled out the much-anticipated American Jobs Act (S. 1549) on Sept. 12, 2011, the $447 billion proposal presented the classic good news/bad news scenario to HR professionals and their organizations. While the legislation focuses on overall job creation, the president’s proposal includes several provisions that would affect…
September 20, 2011
| in Public Policy
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Serving Those Who Served
With tens of thousands of military veterans expected to return home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the next two years, the recruitment and retention of veterans for private-sector jobs is a growing concern. These men and women will return seeking work in urban, suburban and rural areas,…
September 14, 2011
| in Workforce
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Diversity Is Not Just a Business Issue
ATLANTA—Speakers at Linkage’s 11th Annual Summit on Leading Diversity held here April 26-28, 2010, made it clear that diversity and inclusion issues affect people around the world, whether they are at work or school or from government or industry. SuChin Pak, a journalist and news correspondent for…
January 17, 2011
| in Workplace
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Partnerships Are Essential to Recruit More Veterans
Federal contractors seeking to fulfill their affirmative action responsibilities to veterans should partner with organizations that promote the employment of veterans, according to David Cohen, president of DCI Consulting Group Inc. in Washington, D.C. The affirmative action requirement for federal contractors is “a major priority of the Obama…
November 9, 2010
| in Workforce
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Poll: Employing Military Personnel and Recruiting Veterans
This poll examines pay and benefits that organizations provide to employees who have been mobilized to serve on active duty service either as a reservist or as a member of the National Guard and the challenges organizations face when an employee has been mobilized to serve on active duty. The…
November 9, 2010
| in Workforce
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Hiring Veterans Is More than Just a Job
The job market is improving, if the level of interest in recruiting and hiring U.S. military veterans is any indication. According to several sources, the level of interest among U.S. employers in hiring veterans has grown during the first few months of 2010. “There definitely was a drop-off…
November 9, 2010
| in Workforce
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Meet the New Face of Business Leadership
Battle-tested: From soldier to business leader In March 2010, Senior Editor of Fortune Magazine, Bob O'Keefe, published an article highlighting the benefits of hiring military Veterans in civilan jobs as they return home from war and re-enter the workforce. With Fortune 500 companies like Wal-Mart and…
August 24, 2010
| in Workforce
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Companies Help Veterans Adapt to Civilian Workplace
“In my first six months here,” recalled John Krouse, “I kept thinking, ‘What’s the structure? There’s no uniforms.’” In January 2009, after 24 years in the Navy, Krouse was beginning a new career at Intellicheck Mobilisa, a developer of wireless technology and…
August 23, 2010
| in Workforce
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Recruiting Military Brass
Human resource professionals like me, who tap into the talent pool of former military personnel, tend to keep quiet about our best resources. But the fact is, military officers have special skills that serve private industry well. Fluor, a Fortune 200 company headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 2009 revenue of $22 billion, delivers…
June 18, 2010
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