The Sword - September 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
In This Issue
Construction Business Owner Magazine - The Benefits of Hiring Veterans
VIDEO - Attract, Hire, Develop and Retain Top Military Talent
Construction Business Owner Magazine - The Benefits of Hiring Veterans
Orion CEO Mike Starich had the opportunity to write an article for Construction Business Owner Magazine about the benefits of hiring Veterans in the construction industry and a step-by-step guide to implementing an effective Veteran Hiring program.
Benefits of Military Hiring
Successful companies realize that its employees are its greatest assets and the leadership, teams and specialized skills that an organization brings to its projects directly impact its bottom line. To help ensure the right talent is in place, more construction companies are learning that adding Veterans to their workforce is not just a good idea, but even better for business.
Many enlisted individuals, officers and command staff have experience on military construction teams constructing or repairing buildings, airfields, bridges and other structures. This experience makes military veterans an ideal fit in the construction industry.
In discussing the benefits of hiring veterans, Related Companies, Senior Vice President Frank J. Monterisi, Jr. and former Marine, shares that veterans “are very valuable to our company and the overall construction industry. The men and women who come out of serving our country have dedication, a strong work ethic and are exceptional problem solvers—which are great attributes to have when working on construction projects.” He continued to say, “Construction projects are all about teams and working together. Veterans have great teamwork and can manage through demanding environments with efficient real-time, problem-solving skills. We are happy to bring them on, and will continue to keep this hiring initiative as a key priority for our organization.”
Building a Veteran Hiring Program
There is no perfect approach to hiring veterans, and traditional recruiting methods often fall short in reaching the right military talent. From insights into the background and experience of military talent to the development of veteran outreach campaigns, there are options for construction companies interested in creating or improving their veteran hiring programs. Read the key steps in helping build a program here.
VIDEO - Attract, Hire, Develop and Retain Top Military Talent
Orion Talent is proud to have developed a truly innovative practice in military hiring, with the creation of our customized Military Talent Programs.
An Orion Military Talent Program? addresses all phase of the hiring process, from sourcing, candidate attraction and recruiting, through on-boarding, integration, and retention.
Check out our newest video below to learn more:
Read our Best Practices in Military Talent Programs here.
HR Dive gives insight on Orion's survey, Making the Grade: Where Talent Solution Providers Succeed (and Fail)
HR Dive gives insight on Orion’s survey, Making the Grade: Where Talent Solution Providers Succeed (and Fail).
The challenges that employers and talent service providers face can often be offset by clarifying expectations upfront, especially if clients will want to see metrics proving cost-savings. But even the best up-front agreements need to be maintained.
The Orion report shows that many providers seem to lose perspective of client objectives over time. Maintaining close connections with frequent touch points can help, as can a readiness to adjust to industry challenges.
And as industry groups report an increase in the outsourcing of recruitment efforts, these best practices are more important than ever. Read the full article by HR Dive here.
Military Hiring
Mark your calendar for our upcoming National Distinguished Candidate Conferences:
October 2-3, 2017 in Atlanta, GA
October 16-17 in San Diego, CA
Since 1991, our clients have told us that the most important factor in deciding to hire military through an agency is the Quality of Candidate. Our unique Distinguished Candidate Conferences are designed to recruit, assess, screen, and present the top military candidates for your hiring needs. In 2016, nearly 175 client companies interviewed Orion's Military Officers at our Distinguished Candidate Conferences.
What do our clients have to say about the caliber of candidates at an Orion Distinguished Candidate Conference?
"The Distinguished Candidate Conference was a well-run event with a great Keynote speaker. Everyone did a great job; it's always a pleasure to work with Orion!" - Senior Program Manager, Honeywell
Learn more about our Distinguished Candidate Conferences and discover for yourself the impact a Military Officer can have on your organization.
For the full Orion Hiring Conference Schedule click on the dates below to learn more about our upcoming conferences. At an Orion Military Hiring Conferences you will have the chance to interview the best military job seekers, selected specifically for your open positions. You will be presented with prescreened, qualified and suitably matched veterans that are interested in your available opportunities.
Southeast
Columbia, SC September 12, 2017 (Military Technicians)
Atlanta, GA October 2, 2017 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
West
Seattle, WA September 15, 2017
San Diego, CA October 16, 2017
San Diego October 16-17, 2017 (Distinguished Candidate Conference)
South Central
Houston, TX September 15, 2017
Dallas, TX September 19, 2017
Dallas, TX October 23, 2017
Northeast
Norfolk, VA September 25, 2017
Parsippany, NJ October 9, 2017
Washington, DC October 16, 2017
Midwest
Chicago, IL October 2, 2017
According to Our Clients
"We enjoyed our experience in our first Orion Hiring Conference and will be using Orion's services in the future when hiring."
"As a prior service/retired military person, the quality of candidates Orion provided was incredible; well-spoken and prepared."
"The Orion Hiring Conference was the best experience my company has had. Not only were all of our candidates qualified, in the past month since attending the conference, we've made two offers to candidates we interviewed. We will definitely be partnering with Orion in the future."
Refer a Colleague to Orion Talent
Is your company or that of a friend or colleague in need of Orion Talent? For every referral you provide, you will be automatically entered into our monthly drawing for a $50 gift card. Even better, if your referral results in a hire, you will personally receive a $100 gift card as our way of saying thank you. As always, we will maintain your privacy and never share your information nor that of your referral.
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