Following on from last week's interview with Hire Heroes USA, businessman, Trevor Forbes, reveals the lessons he's learned hiring veterans. He suggests … Read more
Hiring veterans – it’s an all-year round requirement
Last month's Veteran's Day focuses attention on the transferable skills veterans can bring to businesses. But the need to veterans is all-year round, says … Read more
Federal workers bracing themselves for Trump presidency; employers fear mass deportations
In the HR news catching our eye this week: In the aftermath of last week's election, Federal workers are reportedly 'on edge' about their prospects; plus … Read more
GM staff to pocket record profit share; calling veterans ‘heroes’ limits their careers
GM staff set to pocket record profit share A union-negotiated formula that requires General Motors to give a profit share to workers at a rate of $1,000 … Read more
Why you should hire ex-service personnel – from the HRD, hirer and veteran
It’s an uncomfortable fact, that for a country that so venerates its veterans, life for ex-service personnel can be incredibly tough when it comes to … Read more
Getting Military Benefits Right
For many of us, yesterday’s Memorial Day well and truly marks the beginning of summer. But for most current and former service members and their families, … Read more
A BP Recruiter Talks Hiring Veterans in the Energy Sector
From 2000 to 2005, I served in the U.S. Marine Corps, which included a combat tour in Iraq. Since then, I have worked in various capacities in HR and … Read more
Don’t Just Hire a Veteran, Support Them
Note: In 2016, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce commissioned a study of veterans to learn: Are they finding jobs where they are fully engaged and maximizing … Read more
Hacking Veteran Recruitment – What You Need to Know
There is nothing more offensive than companies paying lip service to pander to their consumers. Therefore, as a military veteran, it truly irks me to see … Read more
Recognize the Sacrifice of Your Employee Veterans
Note: In the United States, Monday is Memorial Day, a national holiday. Memorial Day, a day designed to honor those who have given their lives in military … Read more