Hire Military Veterans!
At “Advanced Individual Training,” you’ll learn tips for retaining this top-tier talent.
Ideal participants for Veteran Talent Academy are Civilian Veteran Champions who want to jump-start or improve your company’s best practices for hiring and retaining former military professionals.
Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, DE/I leaders, Chairs of Veteran Employee Resource Groups, including their Executive Sponsors, as well as Talent Development teammates are particularly well suited for this course.
Onboarding Tips:
- Start onboarding before their first day of work
- Pair him/her with a supportive Veteran and civilian employee
- Check-in regularly, after one week, 30-90-120 days
- Emphasize on-the-job-training
- Provide one employee benefits point of contact
Retention Best Practices:
- Emphasize how the Veterans’ job accomplishes the company’s mission and purpose
- Immerse Veterans in your Veteran Employee Resource Group or a “Veterans’ Voice” committee
- Offer career advancement strategies
- Connect Veterans with mentors
Want to bring Veteran Talent Academy to your company? Need a Speaker? Questions? Contact Kathy@VanguardVeteran.com or 270-945-7286. Register for Vanguard Veteran’s monthly newsletter, here.
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