Just as America’s veterans made a commitment to keep our nation safe, the retail industry is committed to helping former service members take the next step in their careers.
The fact is, retail and veterans have always worked well together. Veterans bring in-demand skills and a strong work ethic to the job every day, and retailers give veterans tremendous opportunities to grow, prosper and lead in the nation’s most dynamic and innovative industry.
The real question is, “why wouldn't you?” Veterans have the skills and characteristics that are often found in your best employees.
Strong Leadership
Veterans understand the value of leadership and having a solid chain of command. Many have held leadership positions themselves, managing dozens, hundreds or even thousands of personnel.
Team Attitude
Military service stresses the importance of trusting one’s team and that the unit is stronger than the sum of its parts.
Goal-Oriented
As it is in retail, the ability to think both tactically and strategically is ingrained in every military service member.
Work Ethic
Members of the U.S. military are held to high performance standards and know the importance of not just getting the job done, but getting it done right.
Accustomed to 24/7/365 Pace
From training to overseas deployments, veterans are accustomed to working in high-energy, constantly evolving environments. (Sound familiar?)
Case studies from Walmart, Disney and Starbucks on their military recruitment and retention programs, as well as recommendations for how retailers can recruit, hire and retain veterans in their organizations.
For recruiting, hiring and retaining military veterans
Just as America’s veterans made a commitment to keep our nation safe, the retail industry is committed to helping former service members take the next step in their careers.
Our nationwide Job Board features more than 10,000 available positions in IT, store management, engineering and other dynamic careers. We want to help retailers find great hires. We want to help veterans find great careers. Because when veterans and retailers work together, we all get stronger.