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Summer is here, but smart employers know not to let the relaxed pace of the season overshadow their recruiting initiatives. Veteran unemployment is at a record low, and as more companies leverage this top talent, it is important to stay competitive, even at a traditionally slower time of year.

Since 2016, Orion has partnered with Lutron to provide careers for veterans into a variety of Technical, Engineering and Sales roles. Lutron is a leading manufacturer of energy-saving light, shade, and temperature controls for new and existing homes and offices.

Retaining the best-performing employees is valuable for any company. Those with high employee engagement usually enjoy success and are more profitable. Let’s see how you can plan recruitment strategies and witness a high retention rate.

We are pleased to introduce a new weekly video series, Minute with Mike! Every Tuesday, Recruiting Manager Mike Wood offers a brief review of current job opportunities nationwide, along with tips and insights into the job search for transitioning military and veterans.

Orion Talent is happy to announce our latest e-book, Ghosting 101: How to Hire and Retain Talent Despite the New Normal. Paul Davidson of USA TODAY reported in 2018 that “according to many employers, 20 to 50 percent of job applicants and workers” were pulling no-shows. Unfortunately, this phenomenon known as ghosting is more than a trend.

Matthew J. Louis is an Army veteran turned speaker, coach and advisor, and was recently a guest on Orion’s “From the Battlefield to the Boardroom” podcast. Matthew (Matt) joined the podcast to discuss the upcoming release of his book, “Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career.”

In his most recent article for Recruiting Daily, Mike Starich, CEO of Orion Talent, examines the prospect of a recession within the next year and what that means for the recruiting industry. The article, “Recruiters Preparing for the Recession of 2020,” explores how recruiters can be part of the solution rather part of the problem, by providing four ways to prepare in advance.

Memorial Day is the day that is set aside to remember with gratitude and pride all those who served and died for our country and our freedom. Remember the history and significance of Memorial Day, observed this year on May 27.

Success can be measured in many different ways, whether through an acquisition to create something stronger, or by data and metrics that capture a snapshot of growth in a program.

Orion has recently partnered with Sears Home Services, the leading appliance repair service in the nation, to provide rewarding technical careers for transitioning service members and veterans. The company is currently seeking Service Technicians (Appliance Repair and Refrigeration) and Small Engine Repair Technicians to join its team.

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