Military Community
Through the Military Community at Work initiative, SHRM Foundation works directly with HR stakeholders to reduce barriers within the hiring process and enhance support for transitioning veterans, military spouses, caregivers, and national guard and reserve members throughout the employment life cycle.
Join us in recruiting, hiring, and retaining members of the military community.
The Importance of the Military Community
Members of the military community bring a wealth of experience and skills that can drive measurable business results. Their leadership, adaptability, and exceptional problem-solving abilities, refined through rigorous military training and service in high-pressure environments, directly translate into stronger team management and improved project outcomes. Improving employment outcomes for veterans could create nearly $15 billion in added U.S. economic value over the next decade.
Gain the skills to engage veterans and transitioning service members into your workforce effectively.
95%
HR professionals agree that military community members are uniquely trained to work through chaotic times.
98%
HR professionals believe veterans can thrive in a variety of work settings.
31%
HR professionals agree or strongly agree that their organization is effective at hiring military community members.
Stories from Everyday Heroes Leading in HR
Meet the everyday heroes who shape teams, organizations, and communities – and find practical resources to strengthen how your organization recruits, hires, and retains military-connected talent.
SHRM Foundation supports the military community to successfully transition into civilian careers. These SHRM member profiles represent and reflect the strength and resilience that this community brings to the workforce.
Chaze Patrick
SHRM Foundation Military Community Ambassador
Teresa Marie Bergan
HR Manager, Streimer
Pamela McGee
CEO, Genuine Executive Management Solutions
Michael Smith
HR Manager, Clinton National Airport
Research
Discover vital insights and strategies from the SHRM Foundation’s research report which addresses challenges in hiring and retaining military veterans, offering actionable solutions for employers.
Published by SHRM
View key findings on employing military spouses and discover strategies and insights to effectively leverage this valuable and often underutilized talent pool.
Published by SHRM
Understand the demographics, challenges experienced by, and key benefits of hiring veterans and military spouses, including reliability, leadership, and adaptability.
Published by US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Resources and Tools
A facilitator guide for Military Community at Work Certificate recipients to lead discussions, foster peer learning, and build strategies for military-connected talent.
An applied guide for Military Community at Work Certificate recipients to deepen expertise through discussion, peer learning, and practical application.
Practical strategies for employers to attract, hire, retain, and support military spouse talent.
This free course leverages critical insights from subject matter experts and the latest research to equip you with the knowledge and actionable tools necessary to confidently adapt your workplace into one that attracts, hires, and retains military-connected talent.
With this guidebook, enhance your talent strategy with tools and training to effectively hire and retain military-connected professionals.
Published by SHRM Foundation
Volunteer as a Military Community Ambassador to educate and train employers in your community about how and why to recruit, hire, and retain members of the military community.
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