Who are the top veteran-friendly employers?

2013-12-31T08:29:27-05:00

I'd like to hear from those of you who have a "V" after their name on this one. Who do you think are the most veteran-friendly employers? I know G.I. Jobs produces a list each year, but let's take our own internal RallyPoint poll and hear your responses!

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Dec 31 at 2013 8:30 AM

2013-12-31T08:30:03-05:00

Booz Allen Hamilton was my first job post-military, and working for them was terrific. I recommend them!

http://www.boozallen.com

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Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Dec 31 at 2013 8:36 AM

2013-12-31T08:36:11-05:00

Another great company where I hear terrific feedback from is USAA. http://www.usaa.com

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Response by SMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2013 8:38 AM

2013-12-31T08:38:08-05:00

I don't have Stats; but SAIC and Booz Allen Hamilton seem to be the heavy hitters around here and most of their people that I talk to love working for them. I have never been a contractor and can't speak from personal experience.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Dec 31 at 2013 10:13 AM

2013-12-31T10:13:12-05:00

I know a lot of folks that work at First Command. Their "squared away" initiative and commitment to hiring veterans is evident throughout the country. http://www.firstcommand.com

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Response by SGT Ben Keen made Dec 31 at 2013 11:25 AM

2013-12-31T11:25:26-05:00

I think in order to answer this question more effectively, having a definition of what makes a company "veteran-friendly" would help. Is it enough to say "We hire Veterans"? What if ABC Company hires Veterans at a good rate but doesn't allow that Veteran the time he/she needs to attend their appointments at the VA? What if XYZ Company hires a bunch of Veterans but only for the lowest level of job within the company as possible keeping the Veteran from achieving his/her greatest potential.

With more and more companies jumping on the PR band wagon of "supporting troops"; I think it is important that we, their target audience, really pays attention to what they are doing compared to what they are saying. Actions will always speak louder than words and how we determine what company is truly "veteran friendly" needs to be driven on more than what company shows the most ads or hires the most Veterans. We are unlike most of our civilian counterparts, we have needs that most people do not nor understand. The ability for the company to handle those needs and set up the Veteran for the best possible transition is how I would measure their veteran-friendliness.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Jan 1 at 2014 1:23 PM

2014-01-01T13:23:33-05:00

Another terrific company that hires veterans is Union Pacific Railroad. Check them out at http://www.up.com

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Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Jan 5 at 2014 6:35 PM

2014-01-05T18:35:12-05:00

Combined Insurance Company of America ranks in the top 6 of GI Jobs. Anyone else have a top veteran-friendly employer?

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Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Jun 28 at 2014 10:24 AM

2014-06-28T10:24:49-04:00

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Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Jun 29 at 2014 8:32 PM

2014-06-29T20:32:37-04:00

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. has nearly tripled its percentage of veteran hires in the last two years (now at six percent) and hired more veterans in 2013 than during any year in the company’s 40-year history.

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Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 29 at 2014 9:17 PM

2014-06-29T21:17:24-04:00

My current employer, Allied Barton is very Veteran Friendly.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 30 at 2014 10:31 AM

2014-06-30T10:31:13-04:00

I do have to say that TMC Transportaion is VERY veteran friendly. The only reason their fleet is not 100% veteran is because they cannot find enough veterans, qualified and interested, to fill all their trucks.

TMC Benefits:
• 90% of our drivers are home every weekend
• Our fleet averages $52,000 per year/top earners make over $80,000
• VA-Approved Apprenticeship Program
• Full Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Rider Program
• Peterbilt Equipment
• Direct Deposit
• Industry Leading Flatbed Training
• Top CSA Score

TMC’s qualifications are listed below:
• Valid Class A CDL or In Process Of Obtaining Class A CDL
• No more than three recent moving violations
• Solid work history
• No DUI's in the last 10 years

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Jul 8 at 2014 12:53 PM

2014-07-08T12:53:14-04:00

Norfolk Southern Corporation is in the transportation industry. Of its 30,500 employees, 12% are veterans. Consistent with that in 2012, of the 2,591 new hires, 11% were veterans. Lastly 5% of NS Corp. executives are veterans. Sounds like a veteran friendly company to me.

http://www.nscorp.com/content/nscorp/en/careers-at-norfolk-southern.html

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Response by 1SG David Lopez made Feb 9 at 2015 4:41 AM

2015-02-09T04:41:44-05:00

http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Career_Opportunities/index.html

I'm trying to get the word out to as many Veterans, Good Luck.

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Response by CPT Stephen Calk made Feb 18 at 2015 11:06 AM

2015-02-18T11:06:44-05:00

Check out THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANk, headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices nationwide. They are veteran owned, operated and most of their senior management are Veterans. They have employed, trained and promoted hundreds of Veterans. Great compensation and benefits too!

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Aug 22 at 2015 5:54 PM

2015-08-22T17:54:12-04:00

G4S Secure Solutions appears to be a veteran-friendly employer.
- 2014 G.I. Jobs Top 100 Military Friendly Employers® list for the fifth consecutive year.
- Participation and partnership with the Department of Defense and Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Program.
- Most Valuable Employer (MVE) for Military™ by CivilianJobs.com.
http://www.g4s.us/en-US/Careers/Veterans/

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