5 ways employers can support military veteran employees

Workplace cultures that focus on employees, flexibility and inclusivity are well on their way to supporting a small but mighty portion of the employee population: military veterans and their spouses.

“From an employer perspective, it’s not about creating new programs but an inclusive workplace for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences that can bring that richness of diversity to the workplace,” says Eric Eversole, president of Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce foundation that advocates for the hiring of service members and their spouses. “As companies, it’s about harnessing the unique aspects veterans bring that the company can benefit from their experience and let those veterans shine.”

But some specific policies and initiatives go the extra mile, as seen at large organizations like Lockheed Martin, Prudential and Amazon. All have solid reputations and awards recognition for supporting veterans.

Policies and practices that earn a thumbs up from veterans include: