from service member to supervisor: hr's role in helping veterans transition
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FROM SERVICE MEMBER TO SUPERVISOR
HUMAN RESOURCES' ROLE IN HELPING VETERANS TRANSITION INTO CORPORATE
AMERICA
AGENDA: Understanding the Numbers Perception Vs. Reality Debunking Stigmas Translating Military Skills to
Corporate Job Descriptions Military Life Vs. Corporate Culture Veteran Hiring Strategy – Getting
Started
@SabrinaLBaker
One Million Vets RETURNING TO THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE – WITHIN Five Years
When someone says they served in the military, this is often what we see in our mind. The reality is only 9% of military members are in combat facing roles. Ninety-one percent of military members never see combat. Their skill sets are very different than what we may think.
Accelerated Learning Curve
Leadership Ability
Teamwork
Diversity & Inclusion in Action
Efficient Performance Under Pressure
Respect for Procedures
Technology & Globalization
Integrity
Conscious of Health & Safety Standards
Triumph Over Adversity
PTSD only happens to those who can not handle tough
situations
All service members/veterans
have PTSD
You can not overcome PTSD
PTSD occurs instantly after the traumatic event
PTSD makes you unstable and
violent
PTSD only happens to those who can not handle tough
situations
All service members/veterans
have PTSD
You can not overcome PTSD
PTSD occurs instantly after the traumatic event
PTSD makes you unstable and
violent
FALSE
Translating military skills is reported to be the toughest hurdle for both recruiters and the veterans themselves. Here are three resources that can help.
Recruitment and on-boarding programs should be created to ensure veterans (and all hires) transition easily into the environment in which they are used to and the one they will be entering.
There are groups all over the country dedicated to helping veterans get back to work. Companies simply have to reach out and partner with these organizations to open up their talent pool exponentially.
