NOVEMBER 11TH - VETERANS DAY
Happy Veteran’s Day!
Recognizing and celebrating Veterans Day within an organization holds significant importance and demonstrates the great historical patriotic value of many people in our country. By marking the day annually, we reaffirm our national values of duty, honor, selflessness, civic responsibility, and passion for our country.
Veterans Day is an opportunity to express gratitude and honor the service of military veterans. HR plays a crucial role in acknowledging their contributions to the nation, which can foster a sense of belonging and appreciation among veteran employees.
Veterans often possess valuable skills and leadership qualities developed during their service. HR professionals can leverage these attributes to enhance their teams and strengthen the organization. Hiring veterans brings a diverse set of skills, experiences, and perspectives, contributing to a richer and more inclusive work environment.
Celebrating Veterans Day boosts employee engagement because when employees see their organization honoring veterans, it creates a sense of pride and commitment to the company's values and culture. Involving your organization in Veterans Day activities strengthens ties with the local community and demonstrates corporate social responsibility.
Honoring Veterans Day is not just a symbolic gesture but an opportunity to embrace diversity, inclusion, and engagement while recognizing the unique skills and experiences that both past and present veterans bring to the workforce. Give them the recognition they deserve not only on Veterans Day but every day. They have made sacrifices for our freedom. We don’t know them all, but we owe them all.