In honor of Cyber Security Awareness month, I want to address a common question I hear from employers: “I work for an organization that has nothing to do with IT or software, so how can I justify investing in Cyber Security talent when it doesn’t contribute to the bottom line?” Almost every company is involved… Read more »
Posts Tagged: military talent pool
How to Leverage Government Relocation When Hiring a Transitioning Veteran
One of the most common questions I receive when speaking with employers is, “How can I find solid local candidates to fill my open roles?” If you’re looking for a very specific skill set or background, it can be challenging to find the right job seeker in your area. Many employers don’t have the budget… Read more »
Case Study: BJ PPS Takes Advantage of Bradley-Morris, Inc.’s Access to the Perpetual Military Talent Pool
In this case study for BJ Process and Pipeline Services, Bradley-Morris, Inc. is tasked with providing military candidates that meet their specific service needs. BJ PPS piloted a military recruiting program with BMI and the results were outstanding. As the company has expanded their military recruiting, they have been highly pleased with BMI’s access to… Read more »
Passing “tribal knowledge” in the military talent pool
As Baby Boomers retire and leave their careers, “tribal knowledge” in power generation, manufacturing and other technology and science-based industries will leave with them. In their book, Surviving the Baby Boomer Exodus; Capturing Knowledge for Gen X and Y Employees , Ken Ball and Gina Gotsill talk about the approaching demographic change and its impact on… Read more »
Creative Ways to Recruit Veterans to Your Workforce Part 2: On-The-Job Training Programs
In this series of blogs I am exploring some creative ways that employers can “test drive” veterans before hiring them and that veterans can explore civilian careers. The first blog addressed internships. This blog reviews on-the-job-training programs. Every company has certain categories of positions that are in constant need of filling. Whether those positions are… Read more »