Highlights from the SHRM 2010 Military Event; What Employers Need to Know About the New DOL Job Corps Demonstration Project for Veterans

Kudos to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for incorporating a new session at its annual conference which focused on issues surrounding military veterans entering or returning to the civilian workforce.  The 2010 Annual Conference and Expo, which concluded on June 30th in San Diego, offered a modified 2-day program entitled “Military Veterans: Transitioning [...]

Military Taps Social Networking Skills

For any employer seeking to hire military, here is a great NYTimes article regarding how the Millennials’ use of social networking is being utilized and enhanced by the military. Also mentioned in the article is how the military is continuing to flatten their management structure and push even more decision-making down the chain, providing great [...]

A question about government paid relocation

Hi, I’m Mo Stern and I’m new to the blog but excited to be posting here. I’ve been helping companies recruit military since the mid ’90s, so hopefully I along with Lisa can answer some of your questions. For instance, this week a company asked me if there was a “catch” to the relocation benefits [...]

Hiring Military Candidate Profile: Marty Abbott

This article profiles a military-experienced job seeker, Marty Abbott, who has gone on to a varied and distinguished career. Abbott also advises those considering the military-to-civilian transition to carry their unique commitment to duty from the military into their civilian jobs. “That dedication to mission that service members have is a definite plus in the [...]

Why Recruit Military – Video

Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) CEO Sandy Morris talks about BMI and why companies recruit military to strengthen their talent pool and to fill open positions for skilled workers and leaders.

Veterans Jobs – Employer Spotlight: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? (Franchise – Full Service Junk Removal Company)

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of [...]

Veteran Employer Spotlight: Place Trade Financial (Full Service Broker/Dealer/Financial Services)

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of [...]

Veteran-Friendly Employer Spotlight: Corrections Corporation of America

Throughout the course of 2009, I am spotlighting veteran-friendly employer companies, employers large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some [...]

Veteran Employer Spotlight: CSRA Technology LLC

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization. These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members. These organizations demonstrate a sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all [...]

Veteran Employer Spotlight: Moran Industries

Throughout the course of 2009 I am spotlighting companies large and small who understand the value that veterans bring to their organization.  These are companies that are successfully utilizing the many skills and talents of military members.  These organizations demonstrate sincere desire to bring more veterans into their companies by doing some or all of [...]