{"id":33256,"date":"2010-06-08T10:23:40","date_gmt":"2010-06-08T09:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.corporate-eye.com\/blog\/?p=33256"},"modified":"2010-06-07T10:24:47","modified_gmt":"2010-06-07T09:24:47","slug":"rising-veteran-unemployment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corporate-eye.com\/main\/rising-veteran-unemployment\/","title":{"rendered":"Unintended Consequences: Rising Veteran Unemployment"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The unemployment rate among U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan has been increasing every year\u2014all the way from 6.1% in 2007 to 14.7% in March, 2010.<\/p>\n

Obviously, unemployment is higher overall in 2010.\u00a0 But in March the composite national rate was about 10%, which means there’s a big difference between vets and most other groups.<\/p>\n

A recent USA Today<\/em> story<\/a> cites three specific reasons for the high rate of veteran unemployment:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0 Difficulty in translating military skills to civilian job requirements
\n 2.\u00a0 Employer worries that reservists will be redeployed
\n 3.\u00a0 Employer concerns about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/p>\n

Reason 2 is just plain practical, from an employer viewpoint\u2014and while very large companies can absorb the absence of employees during deployment, it\u2019s a tougher call for small organizations.\u00a0 But Reasons 1 and 3 are more complicated.<\/p>\n

USA Today<\/em> notes that vets often have skills that would be very valuable to business, but the skills don\u2019t translate well into \u201cjob-application language that civilian employers can grasp.\u201d\u00a0 To expand transition opportunities for veterans, Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) has introduced legislation<\/a> that would add apprenticeship programs to educational options under the G.I. Bill, improve resume training, and provide assistance to vets starting small business.<\/p>\n

Those measures would certainly help, if passed.\u00a0 But more business leadership on this topic could also be vital–and a great first step would be a close look at the recruitment process itself.\u00a0 For one thing, consider the usual emphasis on finding \u201cpassive candidates\u201d and \u201cA-level talent.\u201d\u00a0 Could some of that effort go toward identifying high-value vets?\u00a0 And for another, examine the amount of reliance on keyword-screening of resumes and applications.\u00a0 That approach tends to favor applicants who have highly developed job-seeking <\/em>skills, and may disadvantage men and women recently out of the service.<\/p>\n

On the corporate website, check for any subtle factors that might discourage or disadvantage vets, then consider adding (or emphasizing) positive messages.\u00a0 For one good example of veteran outreach, drop by the Toyota Careers page, where a prominent link leads to their Hire a Hero <\/a>microsite.<\/p>\n

For another example, check out Home Depot, which established its Military Partnership<\/a> program in 2004.\u00a0 HD offers a detailed view of its programs supporting employment for service families (including a special invitation to military spouses) and provides a simple, step-by-step guide to job application.\u00a0 Then listen in on a discussion<\/a> of how Sodexo uses social media to recruit from the military community.<\/p>\n

A lot more ideas, plus a generous helping of inspiration, can be found at G.I. Jobs.com<\/a>.\u00a0 And for a U.K. view, visit Veterans World<\/a>.\u00a0 Though it may be a bit of clich\u00e9, it\u2019s worth repeating that people who have given service to their country deserve at least an even chance to enjoy the benefits they help to secure. Hopefully that\u2019s a position all<\/em> parties can agree on.<\/p>\n

As for PSTD . . . look for a post soon on mental health and corporate recruitment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The unemployment rate among U.S. veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan has been increasing every year\u2014all the way from 6.1% in 2007 to 14.7% in March, 2010. Obviously, unemployment is higher overall in 2010.\u00a0 But in March the composite national rate was about 10%, which means there’s a big difference between vets and most other groups. 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