Common Barriers to Hiring Veterans: What HR Professionals Need to Know

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01 Jun

How to Invest In Vets

How to Invest In Vets

Monday, June 1, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Sunday, April 30, 2028 (11:59 PM)
1 PDCs
Provider: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Course Name: Common Barriers to Hiring Veterans: What HR Professionals Need to Know

Speaker: Thomas Parr
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://www.wiveteranschamber.org/
How to Invest In Vets, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Learning Objectives After attending this session, participants will be able to: -Identify common barriers that may affect veteran hiring outcomes, including issues related to skill translation, organizational assumptions, and candidate evaluation practices. -Examine how communication and selection processes influence the recruitment of veteran talent, particularly when military experience is not clearly aligned to civilian job requirements. -Apply practical talent acquisition strategies to reduce barriers in the hiring process, including clearer job language, more effective interview prompts, and stronger candidate assessment practices. -Assess how organizational readiness and employer familiarity with veteran talent impact hiring effectiveness and overall recruitment outcomes. -Explain how improving veteran hiring practices supports SHRM BASK-aligned HR capabilities, particularly in the areas of HR Expertise (Talent Acquisition) and Communication.

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This one-hour educational session equips HR professionals with a practical overview of common barriers that may affect veteran recruitment and selection. Topics include transferable skill translation, candidate fit perceptions, disability- and stereotype-related concerns, and organizational practices that may unintentionally create hiring obstacles. The session also highlights practical strategies HR professionals can use to strengthen communication, improve candidate assessment, and support more effective veteran hiring outcomes. This activity aligns with SHRM BASK areas including HR Expertise (Talent Acquisition) and Communication.

How to Invest In Vets
How to Invest In Vets
313 N Plankinton Ave Ste 207
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3104

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