As the nation prepares to celebrate Veteran’s Day Sunday, there is encouraging news about the progress American business has made in hiring veterans … Read more
Aiming at Young, Diverse Candidates, New Marine Ads Emphasize Community Service
The U.S. Marines are apparently picking up on the “good job is a meaningful job” thing, as it will be using some of its ad dollars to emphasize … Read more
Defense Department’s Recruiting Needing an Overhaul
The Defense Department in the U.S. just isn’t doing what it needs to in order to recruit and retain science, technology, engineering, and math … Read more
Yes, You Can Recruit Like the Army
Back in early Spring, I was approached by a local HR organization to present at its local symposium with regard to an article that I wrote for ERE several … Read more
Military Matters: Why Hiring Veterans and Their Families Should Be Top Priority for HR Leaders
As a U.S. Navy veteran and talent acquisition professional for America’s leading physical security services company, I commit each and every work day to … Read more
Somebody Get Gordon Ramsay to a Gym
Lucky for Shami Marangwanda she landed a recruiting job with Starbucks, because the irascible and profane Gordon Ramsay and his cohorts dashed her hopes of … Read more
We’ve Got Veterans, Absenteeism, Jobs, and Lawsuits, But No Laughs
If you’re here for a laugh, we’re going to disappoint you this week. Maybe it’s due to the memories Memorial Day evokes; maybe it’s … Read more
Dear Corporate America, From Any Veteran, USA
Dear Corporate America, This letter is intended to ask for your help and to open your mind, perhaps a little bit. I have recently completed my tour of duty … Read more
Military Recruiting, Job Hunting, Destruction Jobs, and More in Today’s Roundup
You’ll see how many people are looking for jobs; how the Swedish military is advertising; and who beat out Booz Allen in a Best-place-to-work list, … Read more
Young Veterans Are The Ones Most Likely to Be Jobless
With every good intention, American employers are honoring the nation’s military veterans today with promises of jobs and redoubled recruiting … Read more