Ask HR Bartender: Veterans Returning To the Workplace
A reader shares a tough situation regarding a veteran:
I recently encountered a situation where a veteran was hired with a firm that took advantage of the tax credit for doing so. She was then released at the end of the fiscal quarter after glowing progress reports. When she asked what she could have done differently, the response was that she is a great worker and was only released due to “fit.”
This is not the first time I have encountered a well-adjusted veteran released from employment after one quarter. Is this a trend or have you seen similar cases?
This scenario poses more questions than answers. So unfortunately, it’s hard to address any specifics. But I did want to share some resources that are available if you want to learn more about hiring veterans.
The men and women who have served in the military have made the ultimate sacrifice for us. They are incredibly talented individuals who can bring a lot of skills and experience to an organization.
Do you know of any other resources that help companies who want to hire veterans? Leave their contact info in the comments.
Resources
Society for Human Resource Management
Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve
US Department of Labor, Veterans Employment & Training
Mashable – 6 Online Resources for Veterans Seeking Jobs
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