At Labor Solutions, we recognize the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who choose to serve our nation in the armed forces. Words alone cannot express the debt of gratitude we owe them. These heroes should not be forgotten or neglected after their discharge, so we’d like to offer some tips on how business owners and hiring managers can assist their transition from military service to civilian work.
A Culture that Cares
Upon reentering civilian life and the working world after military service, veterans often face unique challenges. It’s important that employers realize that these particular applicants have many valuable skills to contribute to the workplace despite some potential awkwardness in expressing these details about themselves.
Working with a professional staffing service such as Labor Solutions is a good way for a veteran to get assistance translating the skills they developed in the military to a civilian application for employment. When veterans apply directly to your business without this type of aid, be sure to consider how their specific experiences might relate to the work performed by your company.
To increase the number of veterans you can recruit, take a look at your job postings and careers page on your website. State explicitly that your company welcomes applicants with military experience. You can also delineate what type of military experience would be most relevant for the positions you are hiring for.
If you already employ one or more veterans, ask them if they would be willing to participate in a mentorship program for future veteran hires. This is a great way for recently discharged veterans to gain professional support and guidance in navigating life as a civilian employee.
Labor Solutions Lends a Hand
When you need employees, let Labor Solutions send you workers. Let us know what skills you’re looking for, and we’ll do the rest. We happily hire veterans and help them reintegrate into working as civilians.
