tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post3054809579842762628..comments2023-05-28T11:33:45.579-04:00Comments on Who Will Lead?: I Love a ParadeWho Will Lead?http://www.blogger.com/profile/03743247788371223606noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-41104472287001489782012-11-14T08:35:14.262-05:002012-11-14T08:35:14.262-05:00John:
I read an essay recently, entitled 'Red...John:<br /><br />I read an essay recently, entitled 'Redeployment' by Phil Klay. It is part of a book edited by Dave Eggers entitled The Best American Non-required Reading of 2012. Phil Klay is a Marine Corps veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has an MFA from Hunter College.<br /><br />The essay is very well-written and gives the reader a glimpse of the magnitude transitioning to civilian life requires of the soldier just doing his tasks of 'daily living.' <br /><br />I would think that prospective employers would be more apt to read something like 'Redeployment,' than a list of 10 things which suggest PTSD, written by a government agency and funneled to managers from the HR department.<br /><br />I've actually been thinking a lot about the question you pose in your blog. It seems that much is done to help the soldier (resume writing, interviewing practice, etc.,) to be hired; what is done for the prospective employer (making the idea of hiring a vet appealing) in understanding what this segment of the workforce has been through and creating a culture of success in their business for them? That's where the leadership aspect comes in - creating a culture of success for both the employee and the employer. Anyone can hire a vet and get government 'credit' for doing so (much like the EEO/Affirmative Action numbers we had to keep in the 80's and 90's). Hiring a vet and integrating them in a new work environment demands a partnership. Internships, mentoring programs, the opportunities are potentially endless in this regard. <br /> <br />My thoughts have not crystallized yet, but it has captured much of my thinking since reading your blog. If you haven't already read Phil Klay's essay, it's a good read.<br /><br />Cara <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-81875389354640256692012-11-12T09:36:55.177-05:002012-11-12T09:36:55.177-05:00Might I ad that discrimination still exists. It is...Might I ad that discrimination still exists. It is just hidden better. Some employers still try not to hire vets or others who might still be bound to the military. Furthermore, many are denied promotions because they serve. It's not respected everywhere as it should be. The perverse form of capitalism we have in this country often puts profit before all else. Well, maybe not before selfish personal insecurity. <br />Posted by Robert McGraw, M.B.A. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1174301114218706899.post-12418728923768762892012-11-12T08:53:59.508-05:002012-11-12T08:53:59.508-05:00Hopefully, John, it will be all of us. BTW, US emp...Hopefully, John, it will be all of us. BTW, US employers are given incentives to hire veterans and on most job postings you are given preferences if you are a veteran (and sometimes if you are the spouse of someone on active duty). <br />Posted by Karen VanAssche <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com