National “Hire a Veteran Day” is celebrated on July 25th

Veterans are a primary workforce solution. Do you want to hire someone who:
- You can trust and is values-based?
- Has proven operational experience?
- Is willing to take the initiative but fundamentally values teamwork?
- Enjoys a challenge and is an experienced decision-maker?
- Is technologically competent?
- You don’t have to motivate and is a self-starter?
- Shows up to work on time?
- Knows how to lead and is resilient?
Look no further. Hire-a-Veteran!

98% of employers say they would hire a Veteran again
68% of employers report Veterans perform “better than” if not “much better than” non-Veterans
– Society of Human Resource Management Foundation
Benefits of hiring Veterans:
- Reduced Training Costs
- Increased Productivity
- Acquisition of Hard and Soft Skillset Employees
- High Cost/Benefit Ratio
Source: 2018 Virginia Values Veterans Employer Training
Research shows:

According to a 2017 survey conducted by the Ohio Department of Education and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, a clear disconnect exists between the skills employers value and the skills being addressed in school. View report, here.
Ohio businesses cite the following ‘skills gap’ as barriers to talent acquisition:
- Work ethic
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Creativity & innovation
- Digital technology
- Oral and written communication
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Professionalism
- Learning agility
Source: The Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Ohio’s Workforce Strategy for 2018 and beyond.
A 2016 study done by the Institute of Veteran and Military Families at Syracuse University found that when Veterans were compared to non-Veterans:
- The attrition rate was 7% lower at General Electric
- Work absenteeism at Tri-West was also lower
A 2012 CEB (now Gartner) Corporate Leadership Council survey of more than 200 companies reported an employee turnover rate for Veterans was 13% as compared to a 16% turnover rate among all employees and 23% amongst new hires.
Source: Justin Constantine, From We will to At will, 2018
Why hire a military member and/or Veteran?

“Military service members have received extensive education and skills training in a broad range of areas that directly correlates to private-sector occupations, and as a result of their military experience have gained leadership and management perspectives that are invaluable to today’s employers.”
Source: Ohio Department of Veterans Services Press Release, November 1, 2016. Governor Kasich Recognizes November as Hire-a-Veteran Month.
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Questions? Need a Speaker? Want to hire more Veterans and strengthen your teams? Contact Kathy@VanguardVeteran.com or 270-945-7286. Register for Vanguard Veteran’s monthly newsletter, here.
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