DID YOU KNOW?
Department of Labor estimates that 175,000 military service members leave the service every year. Every one of those 175,000 are required to attend Transition Assistance Program or TAP. During this course of instruction, the number one question they ask is “Which companies are good at recruiting and best places for veterans to work?” Knowing that a company is accustomed to working and valuing veterans creates a sense of confidence and hope for the veteran that those are the best companies to work at and build a long-term career.
The Society of Human Resource Managers estimates that cost to recruit a new hire is $4,425 per hire. With large corporations and specialty fields this number can skyrocket into the tens of thousands. Training for talent acquisition professionals and hiring manager is crucial to achieve talent objectives.
Many companies struggle with how to understand the military lingo, qualify applicants or quantify their leadership achievements. This is where we excel at bridging the knowledge gap. With nearly three decades of working with all military branches, we tie our extensive experience with businesses as a vested strategic partner. When you succeed, we succeed.
At V E Solutions, we have done extensive research on best talent acquisitions practices based on statistical data, personal interviews of employees and human resources executives. What we came up with is the need for a targeted approach to optimizing the recruiting process and aligning it with corporation’s strategic objectives.
Veteran Employment Lifecycle: Transitioning Service Member
Our Process
First, we work with our clients to identify what is and what is not working in talent acquisition. The most important skill in this stage is listening.
Next, we determine the level of risk versus speed of hiring veterans our clients want to engage in. We help determine If our client wants volume versus a more focused approach. Then we engage the entire talent team to include hiring manager when possible in Military 101 training. We do not expect your team to become an experts overnight, but this training will explain how to interpret the military skillsets and value to the organization. This will make them more successful at recruiting veterans.
We then establish metrics for success with the new approaches and trained staff. Here we set small goals that work towards the overarching talent strategy.
WE ARE EXTREMELY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE TRAINING AND IT’S BENEFITS
TO THE POINT THAT WILL NOT WORK WITH A CLIENT IF TRAINING IS NOT PART OF THE EQUATION.
IT IS THAT IMPORTANT.
Through an analysis of the corporate culture, establishment of success metrics and focused training, V E Solutions has created an industry leader engagement plan that is right for your company. Whether your goal is to recruit a specified percentage of veterans, need the differentiated leaders that the military or want to earn Platinum Status in the Department of Labor’s Medallion program, we can get you there.
What our clients say about us
Angel was my program manager for the design, construction and operation of a coffee kiosk, one of the first ever onboard an aircraft carrier. With Angel’s superb program management skills and strong leadership, we were able to get the coffee kiosk set up, volunteer crew members trained as baristas, and the logistics set up for a seven month deployment in only three weeks! Amazing feat! Further, the kiosk was such a hit with the crew that the operation generated over $30,000 the first month of deployment and realized a positive return on investment in just two and a half months! Angel created a place on the ship where crew members could go to relax and feel as though they had escaped from the ship for awhile.
Angel also took the lead in preparing over 350 staterooms and Officer living areas for a critical Navy inspection. Angel expertly collaborated with over 50 senior officers onboard to develop a schedule that ensured all work was completed on time within budget. As a result of his impressive work and program management skills, our ship received a score of outstanding – one of the few ships to receive such a high rating. Angel was personally commended by the senior inspector.
Angel completed these programs all while he was running out pay and personnel services department on the ship, ensuring over 5000 crew members were paid accurately their regular pay, allowances, and travel.
One of a kind, highly energetic visionary and exceptional professional
As a member of the Board of Directors for the Veterans Leadership Council, I have personally observed the tremendous impact Angel has had on our organization through his positions as Co-President and Director of Community Outreach. During his tenure, paid, membership tripled and brand recognition spread to over 650 veteran leaders throughout Chicago.
He has demonstrated superb leadership and refined management skills, while also displaying an indefatigable work ethic. Additionally, his skilled understanding of human resource issues has been an added bonus.
I would highly recommend Angel as a business consultant, or for any HR or other corporate leadership position.
“When you first meet Angel Torres, the first thoughts that come to mind are trustworthy and authentic. Angel’s work in the veteran space has been truly groundbreaking. His high energy level, passion for supporting and helping veterans in business is contagious. As the Co-President of the Veteran Leadership Council (VLC), he drove the growth of membership and partner engagement exponentially not just in Chicago but throughout the United States.
He mentioned to me that he was starting his company and how they approach veteran engagement as a business partner. I was absolutely blown away at what a great idea this was and how he was the perfect person to launch such an endeavor. His extensive graduate education which includes an Executive MBA coupled with 27 years of human resources experience are a natural fit to lead this company. Angel possesses a unique knowledge of how to tie diversity initiatives to the business strategy. I have absolute confidence in his ability, passion and drive to support his client’s veteran employment goals.”