This weekend is Memorial Day, our national holiday to honor those who have lost their lives serving in the military and defending our country. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a loved one serving our country, especially to those for whom this pain is recent and raw. Our nation is strong, and […]
Last month’s Veterans Day ceremonies around the country, honoring the men and women of our armed forces, were beautiful and moving. We are in debt to all those who choose to serve and protect our nation, whether it is for a few years or a full career. November was also Military Family Appreciation month, because […]
As a veteran, you’ve developed exceptional skills that can be applied to any workplace. Everything you’ve learned during your time in service—from cultivating leadership skills and strong work ethic to building resilience and clear communication skills—can make you an asset in your next career. But stigmas against veterans can lead to challenges in your job […]
Pride for our American heroes is deeply woven into the fabric of our nation, but appreciation has yet to lead to inclusion in the hiring game. Veterans continue to endure stigmas that bind them to low-skill positions—and the military spouses supporting active-duty personnel face an unwavering 22% unemployment rate. But for employers, there’s a growing […]
We have a host of reasons to be grateful for and respect our military veterans, but my recent conversation with Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Henry Guevara on Parent Boss Leader (PBL) reminded me once again of a few realities: veterans are talented, well-trained, and have many important skills civilians don’t initially recognize. When I […]
Transitioning from one stage of a career to the next can be a somewhat daunting prospect, even when you are a highly trained member of the military. And it’s true, moving from the military to civilian life is an adjustment in many ways, your career is just one of them. The truth is that deciding […]
Someone asked me about the inspiration for our Military Commitment Program a while back. I gave it some thought and penned this post. Of course, since I finished writing this, so much about our world has changed, and yet so much of it hasn’t. Our gratitude to the military has increased, if anything, and our […]
Santa Clara, CA – ATR International, a leading staffing and consulting firm, has unveiled an employment program for veterans and active military spouses. The program is the culmination of years of working with discharged and retired members of the armed forces. “Veterans and their families have made tremendous sacrifices for all of us in this […]
Veteran’s Day reminds us to remember and honor our military men and women, especially our veterans, who have worked so hard to help keep our country safe and strong. They give their time and talent to all of us and we are thankful for that. Some, unfortunately, give their lives defending the U.S. and for […]