Forbes - America’s Best Employers For Veterans

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Veterans Day has come and gone but companies are increasingly recognizing the value veterans bring to the workplace throughout the year.

Forbes set out to identify the companies doing just that with its first-ever ranking of America’s best employers for veterans.  The survey, which ran from March to June 2020, asked respondents to evaluate their employers’ working conditions and approach to diversity and inclusion, as well as whether their work environment is veteran-friendly.

With a score of 98.68, California-based discount tool and equipment retailer Harbor Freight Tools took the No.1 spot, followed by Northeastern University in Boston and consumer goods company P&G, headquartered in Cincinnati.

“Veterans bring discipline, leadership and tech skills and a unique perspective and passion for the work they do,” says Betty Thompson, executive vice president and chief people officer at Booz Allen Hamilton, which came in at No. 5 on Forbes’ ranking.

She adds: “Veterans come with a wide range of skill sets that translate directly to our clients … it’s a win all-around.”

Send me an email at rumoh@forbes.com.

Quiz Yourself

The jobless rate for veterans in the U.S. was __% in 2019, down from 6.6% in 2013. 

(A) 5.1%
(B) 3.1%
(C) 1.1%
(D) .5%

(Answer located at the bottom of this newsletter.)

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Quiz Answer: (B) The jobless rate for veterans was 3.1% in 2019.