The JUST Report: Building the Case for Veteran Hiring

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News

THIS WEEK:

We show how just business behavior itself drives stronger returns.Tesla faces accusations of firing workers for taking sick leave. Target unveils a paid parental leave policy that benefits hourly workers. ESG funds attract a record $8.4 billion since the start of 2019.

Building the Case for Veteran Hiring

 

In recent years, veteran hiring has become a top priority for companies – driven not only by efforts to support our troops but by the growing understanding that hiring veterans is actually good for business. 

 

The skills fostered through military service – from leadership to technical training to a strong sense of mission – can help businesses develop a competitive advantage over peers. And yet, recent veterans are especially vulnerable to swings in economic instability and continue to face challenges in the workplace. 

 

Read more about the state of veteran hiring today – and how we’ll be tracking it in our Rankings – in my latest piece on LinkedIn

 

– Martin Whittaker