Sessions

Concurrent Session
The Veteran Hiring Opportunity: Getting Beyond the Hype and Realizing the Potential
Asia 4
Wednesday 04/20/2016 09:45 AM - 11:00 AM   Add to calendar
1.25 SHRM PDCs, 1.25 HR Credit | Competencies: HR Expertise, Global & Cultural Effectiveness | Intended Audience: Senior-Level
Workplace Application:
This session will show you how to get beyond clichés and platitudes to effectively create a veteran hiring and retention program. 

In the world of veteran hiring, there are many myths and false narratives which conspire to lead companies to design and execute veteran hiring initiatives that are ineffective and wasteful. You will learn research-based insights that will allow you to create effective veteran hiring initiatives that will create value for your organization. This session will show you how to:

·         Develop and articulate veteran hiring goals that are clear, timely and measurable.

·         Design a veteran hiring initiative within the context of your company's talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion,
          and community outreach strategies.

·         Avoid the pitfalls and potential backlashes of poorly designed and executed veteran hiring initiatives.

Peter A. Gudmundsson Photo
Presenter:
Peter A. Gudmundsson, CEO,
RecruitMilitary