Hiring Veterans

<b>The definitive guide to hiring and retaining members of the military community by the foremost authority on the transition from military to civilian work-life.</b> <p/> This book helps give employers the practical tools they need to hire and retain our well-qualified veterans and fully utilize the skills they acquired while serving in the Armed Forces. From leadership and work ethic to managing diverse teams in high-stress environments [the skills] our veterans bring to the workforce . . . can ultimately prove invaluable to an organization. --Col. Brad Wenstrup USAR member of Congress <p/> <i>Hiring Veterans</i> is a blueprint on how to welcome support and advance the military-connected community. It is a long-needed guidebook for employers that seek to become military-inclusive. --Betsy Hubbard vice president of programs National Veterans Leadership Foundation <p/> If you or your business leaders seek to leverage the skills and abilities of this nation's military service members <i>Hiring Veterans</i> is your guide. --Sean Passmore head of military talent strategic sourcing and enterprise military and veteran initiatives Wells Fargo Bank NA <p/> Veterans represent a real-time talent pool of experienced trained and dedicated professionals that when properly harnessed comprise an instant means of improving your competitiveness and productivity. <i>Hiring Veterans</i> covers important topics such as how to successfully <ul><li> organize and staff a veteran support program; </li><li> identify and recruit candidates; </li><li> onboard deploy and retain veteran hires; </li><li> capitalize on financial incentives for veteran employment; </li><li> and apply for military friendly recognition programs. </li></ul>