Recognising the potential of Ex-Service personnel
Second report ‘Veterans Work – Moving On’ now published
‘Veterans Work: Moving On’ is the second report commissioned by Deloitte, the Officers’ Association and Forces in Mind Trust.
The first report, published in 2016 entitled ‘Veterans Work’, highlighted the wealth of potential skills in the ex-service personnel talent pool and the commercial benefits to the organisations who hire them. It also pinpointed the challenges faced by the UK veterans entering civilian employment.
The aim of this new study is to examine the factors that motivate veterans when making the transition from the military to the civilian job market. In addition, it aims to alert Corporate UK to these factors, that ultimately they can do more to positively impact transition support and recruitment.
The 2016 report found that, on average, 30% of businesses nationally did not consider veterans when developing their recruitment strategies. Although the majority claimed to be more open minded, 60% of businesses still ruled out recruiting someone if they had no industry experience.
The aim of the second study – Veterans Work:Moving On – is to examine the factors that motivate veterans when making the transition from the military to the civilian job market. In addition, it aims to alert Corporate UK to these factors, so that ultimately they can do more to positively impact veteran transition support and recruitment.
The most popular place for veterans to live is in the South West, with nearly a quarter (24%) of respondents living there. This reflects the fact that the region is home to some of the most populated military bases. Despite the relative ease of finding jobs in the capital, just 8% of veterans are now living in London
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