Finding pools of untapped talent to fill in-demand roles is a top priority for employers. Hiring military veterans has proven to be a successful strategy; in addition to gaining high-performing employees with low turnover, companies generally earn enormous goodwill from customers and a public-image boost when they commit to hiring more military veterans
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Transitioning From the Military to Business: What Winning Vets Bring to the Private Sector
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Why America's Best Companies Want to Hire Military Veterans (Business Case Analysis)
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