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Want to Retain Veteran talent?
First step: Understand military culture. Ideal participants for Veteran Talent Academy are Civilian Veteran Champions who want to jump-start or…
Learn Veteran-hiring fundamentals at “Basic Training”
Ideal participants for Veteran Talent Academy are Civilian Veteran Champions who want to jump-start or improve their company’s best practices…
Unlock opportunity when you hire Veterans
A well-placed Veteran is a win for you and the Veteran. It’s win-win that unlocks opportunity. Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, LtCol, USAF,…
Veterans are uniquely-suited to work in manufacturing
In honor of Manufacturing Day 2023 (#MFGDay23) today, let’s celebrate manufacturing’s renaissance and examine why military Veterans are its ideal…
Want dependable, productive talent?
Hire Veterans! Ideal participants for Veteran Talent Academy are Civilian Veteran Champions who want to jump-start or improve their company’s…
Want high-impact employees?
Hire Military Veterans! At “Advanced Individual Training,” you’ll learn tips for retaining this top-tier talent. Ideal participants for Veteran Talent…
Podcasts: “Veteran-Hiring Advisor”
Do you want to win the escalating war on talent? Hire Veterans!
Do you know how to connect with Veteran talent in your community and build a proactive Veteran talent pipeline, use Military Skills Translators, interview these highly skilled candidates in a culturally competent way and retain them? Invest in a Veteran-hiring program today!
Take my complimentary “Veteran-Ready” employer assessment, here and then let’s review it during a 30-minute discovery call. For more information about Veteran hiring, click here.
Listen to these podcasts to learn tips and tricks to jump-start your Veteran-hiring program.
“Why and How to Build a Veteran Talent Strategy”
The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie, February 15, 2024
Beyond ‘Thank You For your Service.’
with J.R. Lowry at Career Sessions, Career Lessons.
Do you align your Veteran-hiring program with your Corporate Citizenship volunteerism and philanthropy? In J.R.Lowrey’s podcast “Career Lessons, Career Sessions,” we discuss how companies should consider Veteran hiring a vital aspect of their corporate citizenship and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
JR states “we have the power to bridge the gap between the military and civilian worlds. We can create a workforce that embraces diversity, supports our Veterans, and builds thriving communities.”
And we close with the true essence of a civilian veteran champion – one that underlines the importance of camaraderie and resources that uplift the living standards of veterans.
On Becoming a Veteran Champion.
Project HR Podcast
Talent acquisition has never been more challenging than it is right now, and while that puts the pressure on HR, it has forced us to examine old hiring habits and even re-assess the talent pool with a fresh set of eyes. In this 35-minute audio interview, we discuss:
- What it means to be a Veteran Champion;
- Why veterans are one of the most highly touted talent pools;
- The truth behind the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding veteran hiring; and
- How your organization can become more veteran-friendly!
What is a Veteran-Ready Employer?
Eddy's HR Mavericks Podcast
In this 34-minute audio we discuss:
- The traits that make veterans great employees
- Myths and misconceptions about people in the military
- The difference between veteran-friendly and veteran-ready
- How to identify the transferable skills of veterans
- Tips for recruiting and interviewing veterans
- Being aware of the differences between military and civilian culture
- Best practices for working with veterans
Discovering the Potential Veterans add to the Workplace
People Analytics by Staffgeek
In this 37-minute audio interview, we discuss:
- Why Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey Galloway started the Vanguard Veteran, LLC
- What assimilation looks like for a veteran
- Qualities and skill sets of veterans compared with civilians
- What post-traumatic stress disorder how to help veterans with growth
- Wonderful values and traits within veterans that translate well to the workplace
- What HR leaders should know when veterans apply for work
- The importance of an onboarding and support system at work for veterans
Beyond Thank You For Your Service.
Woman of the Military Podcast hosted by USAF Veteran Amanda Huffman
A 43-minute audio interview of my career and life and why Veteran Champions are important.
What does it take to become a Veteran Champion?
The Veterans Breakfast Club Scuttlebutt Podcast
This is hour-long audio and video interview done by The Veterans Breakfast Club Scuttlebutt Podcast is with me and Neferteri Strickland – U.S. Army dependent, Servicemember and host of the The Third Lieutenant Podcast.
WHEN YOU JOIN THE VETERAN CHAMPION MOVEMENT: It’s a win-win
Fundamentals of Veteran Inclusion
Get this free download that includes, Distinctions of Military Culture, Inclusion Best Practices and Veteran Talent Strategy Essentials
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