Military Spouse, Cox Enterprises
Hiring Guide
Hiring from the Military Community
Incorporating veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses into your workforce is a proven business decision to improve company culture, streamline processes and enrich leadership.
Beyond these highly sought-after factors, hiring from the military community also offers several other benefits for employers, such as enhancing workforce diversity, qualifying for potential tax breaks and adhering to Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs guidance.
To truly reap the benefits of hiring from the military community, employers must understand what drives these different groups, where to find them and the different strengths they bring from their experiences.
$0
cost in accommodations to most employers hiring disabled veterans
$9,600
tax credit for firms hiring disabled veterans
86%
of military jobs overlap with civilian occupations
31%
of military spouses have at least a bachelor’s degree
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WHY HIRE FROM THE MILITARY COMMUNITY
Methella Green
“Veterans are eager to work. They have technical skills and they have
mechanical skills.”
Sydney Fant
“We love to see dedicated hard workers
that aren’t afraid to get their hands
dirty and problem solve.”
Kevin Shields
“Military veterans and spouses fit well in our
organization. They come in ready to
work and ready to perform.”
Betty Diaz
“We identify skill sets in each of our participants, and then we grow that skill set.” Watch video
Terrence Darden
“If you’re looking for hard workers that are accountable, determined to execute and
do a great job, veterans are your best bet.”
Torrin Fields
“The military gave me the opportunity to understand how to be a leader,
a team player and resilient.”
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Chris Jarvis
“Once I got hired, the talent acquisition manager asked if I could start looking at
more positions to bring veterans on.”
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Chris Peer
“I enjoy having an opportunity to leverage skills and experiences from the military to benefit clients and stakeholders in the financial industry.”
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