Strategies for Employing & Retaining Veterans Liz Hoffman, MBA, CCEP | Compliance Specialist Rob Wengerter | Sr Health & Safety Analyst - VETS Chair November 8. 2018
Military Veterans at TimkenSteel - Overview Strategic business initiative Federal contractor hiring benchmarks Support from CEO and senior leaders Networking, outreach, VETS employee resource group, recognition, mentoring, community organizations, sharing best practices, company policies/procedures 13% % of our workforce is comprised of military veterans
Military Friendly Programs Differential pay for military leave, i.e. active duty and training Detailed leave and re-employment HR policies & procedures Partnerships with Ohio Means Jobs for referrals of qualified veterans Employees returning from deployment recognized by CEO Veterans Jobs Mission participation Military Spouse Employer and Appreciation Day HR, management and new hire training through the Department of Veterans Services Statement of Support (SOS) with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Contacts with local Veterans Service Commission Sharing best practices discussions with area employers VETS Employee Resource Group
Rob Wengerter, LtCol USAF
Mission and Vision Statements To recognize and integrate military veterans with all TimkenSteel employees to continue to build and develop a stronger workforce committed to excellence and quality. Vision To attract, develop and engage Veterans by recognizing the qualities instilled throughout military training and service that will most contribute to strengthening the bonds of our entire workforce – management and worker, hourly and salary, contractors and partners - building on TimkenSteel’s rich history and tradition of unparalleled excellence.
Stark County Honor Court Paired with Stark County Honor Court ERG leaders serving as mentors Presiding Judge Taryn Heath and Lisa Williams Lunch and Learn for TimkenSteel employees Volunteer with Westbrook Memorial Park clean up days Give back project Clothing drives
Stark County Honor Court
VETS Events Partnered with the STEPS ERG on “Run to the Wall” 5K and 10K proceeds went to the Ohio Veterans Memorial Park in Clinton, OH Volunteered at Canton Jazz and Blues Fest Volunteered with the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Memorial in Louisville, OH
Honoring Our Veterans Honor Roll slideshow – veterans and family members who are veterans POW/MIA flag displays Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Veterans Day Breakfast Honoring veterans for their service High employee turnout including union employees Based on operational availability Supervisor support Executive participation Include our community outreach partners Presented veterans with TMST “Veteran” camo hat in 2017 This year, presenting dog tag challenge coin
Recognition DVS Coin Event American Legion Large Employee of the Year (2017) Patriot Award recipients
Lessons Learned “A hand up, not a hand out.” Not all veterans are good employees Veteran on interview panel Time commitment of ERG members Support from the top It’s a long term effort Do what works to structure your group/efforts
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