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Veteran Engagement

Through Cultural Transference By: Alan Hill. Veteran Engagement. Veterans are not engaged like they were in the military Companies believe there is benefit in hiring vets, (dedication, loyalty, teamwork) Can’t understand why vets don’t apply,

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Veteran Engagement

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  1. Through Cultural Transference By: Alan Hill Veteran Engagement

  2. Veterans are not engaged like they were in the military • Companies believe there is benefit in hiring vets, (dedication, loyalty, teamwork) • Can’t understand why vets don’t apply, • ‘we have the best benefits of our competitors’ • Companies try to ‘force fit’ veterans into their process and culture – creates isolation for vets • Try to train the veteran to be a better job applicant (resume and interview coaching) • And employee (support, not challenge) Challenges and Opportunities

  3. Motivation dichotomy • Civilians need a push from behind (support) • Vets need a push from the front (challenge) • Programs developed by companies, governments and non-profits • Helping, but not solving • No challenge - doing TO the vet or FOR the vet • Not asking the vet to do for others - VETS SERVE! Challenges and Opportunities (cont)

  4. culture differences • Military • Don't brag • Buddy system • Get involved • Persistence wins • Promoted on merit • Serve others • Corporate • Promote yourself • Look out for number one • Don’t volunteer • Don’t make waves • Promoted on relationship • Serve yourself

  5. Veterans have tremendous networks in the military, no network in the civilian community • Number one way companies source candidates: Employee Referrals • Not job fairs, websites, etc. Challenges and Opportunities (cont)

  6. Build the network – vets help vets • Re-create the culture across • Departments • Companies • Industries • Supply chains • Engage veterans through challenging corporate missions • Serve our companies like we served our country • Start with Senior NCO’s – weekly meetings Strategy

  7. Detail • Veterans • Contact with community resources (Yellow Ribbon, WFC’s, CVSO’s, etc.) • Vets are ‘checklist driven’ through the process • Network is ‘pre-built’ for veterans inside target companies • Companies • Sr. Officers obtain business critical missions from Executives • Sr. NCO’s assemble vet affinity groups to accomplish missions • Sr. NCO’s oversee veteran interns and mentoring programs

  8. Vets are engaged/challenged at all levels Vets are serving their company and community like they served their country Vets deliver visible impact using their culture, not just their skills Vets own the problem and the solution NCO’s take ownership for morale of companies Benefits

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