From Isolation to Inclusion. How We Helped Build a Veteran-Friendly Community in Business
Building a thriving business isn’t just about numbers, it’s about people. When it comes to veterans, their unique skills can transform a company, hiring veterans alone isn’t enough.
Let me tell you the story of how we helped one company go from isolating its veterans to creating a community where they felt empowered to lead.
We partnered with a mid-sized manufacturing firm that had a growing number of veteran hires. On paper, they were “military-friendly,” but veterans reported feeling disconnected from their peers and the company culture.
The result? High turnover and frustration.
Our first step was creating veteran liaison roles. Leaders who served as a voice for veteran employees. These liaisons bridged the gap between veterans and leadership.
Additionally, we launched veteran peer networks, which allowed veterans to meet regularly, share experiences, and build camaraderie.
We introduced a tailored onboarding program that included a career trajectory map.
We also implemented continuous development initiatives, ensuring veterans had opportunities to grow and take on leadership positions within the company.
We worked with leadership to ensure that veterans’ experiences were not just recognized but celebrated.
This included educating the entire workforce on the strengths veterans bring, fostering a culture of inclusion, and incorporating veterans into leadership conversations.
The results spoke for themselves. We saw a significant increase in veteran retention, job satisfaction, and productivity.
Veterans who once felt isolated were now taking leadership roles, mentoring others, and driving company success.
Sarah, a veteran who felt frustrated, isolated, and considered leaving, now leads the company’s veteran outreach initiatives. Her transformation exemplifies how inclusion can empower veterans to lead and make lasting impacts.
A veteran-friendly workplace is more than just hiring. It’s about creating a culture where veterans feel supported, valued, and empowered.
At FRAGO22, we specialize in transforming businesses into veteran-ready organizations that thrive.
Is your company ready to make the shift from isolation to inclusion?
Connect with us at FRAGO22 or visit Frago22.com today and let’s build a veteran-friendly community together.
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Co-Founder at Inventum Group
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