We support your veteran hiring goals by creating a “veteran informed” culture that shows the great value veterans bring to your organization
According to the book “We Will to At Will” by retired Lieutenant Colonel, Justin Constantine, “tracking your veteran-employees should be identified as a top human resources concern. Naturally, employees are critical to your organization’s well-being. To get a true statistical picture of whether veteran retention is an issue, you first need an accurate number of how many of your employees are veterans. “
The question is, how do we get them to identify themselves as veterans? Many veterans are apprehensive to declare themselves as veterans for fear that hiring managers will consciously or subconsciously reject them for fear or the veteran being a liability. While this is contrary to the Americans with Disabilities Act, companies need to take extra steps to overcome these perceptions.
Veteran Employee Resource Group
The way to do this is to establish a veteran employee resource group. These groups are crucial to a sense of belonging for these employees.
To be successful they must have an executive champion for this effort. When the veterans see that their organization is authentic in valuing their unique leadership journey to being a well-regarded asset, trust is established.
V E Solutions has a detailed and systematic approach to building these resources groups.
We are exceptionally experienced at establishing Veteran employee resource group that ties directly tie to the business strategy.
Our Approach Includes
Implementation starts at the top. With that said organizations that excel at this take time to review organizational charts and your leadership communication philosophy.
Formally educate veterans on administrative tasks like benefits selection, time-keeping, payroll, scheduling, accessing the employee assistance program, etc.
Establishing a veteran employee resource group can have quantifiable benefits such as retention, operating across business lines to achieve team goals and promote professional development.
Leaders partner with the veteran on setting goals, and clearly communicate performance management process and tools for assessing and documenting performance toward goal accomplishment.
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.”