A combat veteran who has been in the corporate executive seat will candidly share the opportunities, challenges and needs of veterans transitioning to the civilian workplace. This session will reinforce the business case for recruiting veterans, provide best practices to become a veteran-friendly employer, and help you create or enhance a customized military recruitment and retention program at your company. You will gain key insights to determine which resources and tools are needed to integrate your veterans program into your talent management strategy. By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Avoid common pitfalls when integrating a veterans recruitment initiative at your company.
• Understand the opportunities, challenges and needs of veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce.
• Determine best-practice strategies that can be implemented to move your organization from veteran-ready to veteran-friendly.
• Determine which resources and tools can help take your veterans recruiting and retention efforts to the next level.