The Value of Hiring and Retaining Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace

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Course #: HRMO1701 Experience Level: Basic HRCI: General - 3.25 hours CEU: Available Sessions: 0

As organizations continue to struggle with finding qualified employees, it is imperative that they tap into competent, but underrepresented, talent pools; veterans, wounded warriors, and individuals with disabilities. Dennis Davis (Metafrazo) and Ann Macheledt will discuss the organizational benefits of hiring veterans, wounded warriors and individuals with disabilities, as well as present practical strategies to recruit, retain and develop these individuals in the workplace. This interactive session will also explore the tax incentives the federal government recently announced for employers who hire veterans and wounded warriors.
 
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Who Should Attend

  • HR Professionals
  • Managers/Supervisors who work with veterans/individuals with disabilities

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the general stereotypes people have about veterans
  • Learn about transferable skills veterans bring to the workplace
  • Gain practical strategies to recruit and retain veterans, wounded warriors and individuals with disabilities
  • Understand the accommodations process
  • Understand the organizational benefits and tax implications of hiring veterans and people with disabilities
  • Measure ROI which comes with hiring a veteran and people with disabilities

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