Posted on August 19th, 2009 by Lisa Rosser
In this series of blogs I am exploring some creative ways that employers can “test drive” veterans before hiring them and that veterans can explore civilian careers. The first blog addressed internships. This blog reviews on-the-job-training programs. Every company has certain categories of positions that are in constant need of filling. Whether those positions are [...]
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Filed under: GI Bill, Retain, Save Money
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by Lisa Rosser
Many companies make a special effort to acknowledge Women’s History Month, or African American/Native American/Hispanic American History Month – often with celebrations, or posters acknowledging those groups’ contributions to the culture and diversity of the organization. Yet, when Veterans Day rolls around…companies are strangely silent. Let’s chalk that up to an assumption that companies want [...]
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Filed under: Recruit, Retain
Posted on September 19th, 2008 by Lisa Rosser
Another fantastic suggestion that originates from Elaine Dumler’s book “I’m Already Home…Again - Keeping Your Family Close While On Assignment or Deployment“, is a Flat Daddy(TM). Since many deployments last anywhere from 6 months to 15 months, children of service members lose a sense of connection to the deployed parent. A Flat Daddy is a [...]
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Filed under: Consulting Services, Retain
Posted on September 19th, 2008 by Lisa Rosser
Do you have employees who also serve in the Guard or Reserve? These days it’s often not a question of “if” but “when” they will be mobilized for military service. You probably also have employees who are married to military members or who are the parent of a young service member. You may be wondering [...]
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Filed under: Consulting Services, Retain
