Drawing on the principles and research from industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology and best practices from human resources (HR) management, this book will help civilian employers improve the way that they locate, hire, and retain military veterans and military spouses. Each chapter provides accessible guidance founded in research and data from leaders and experts to help companies maximize the benefits of veteran employees. This book offers a summary of best in class practices that will enable veteran employers and employees to thrive.

Introduction: Nathn Ainspan and Kristin Saboe1. Recent History of Veteran Recruitment and RetentionLisa Rosser2. Why Hire Veterans?J. Michael Haynie3. Messaging and Branding to Engage Veterans as EmployeesPeter A. Gudmundsson4. Employer Misconceptions of Veterans and Veteran Misconceptions of EmployersEric Eversole5. Understanding Veterans' Resumes and Conducting Veteran InterviewsWilliam McLennan6. Personality Factors of Veterans and Skills Training in the MilitaryTheodore L. Hayes and Robert Hogan7. Hiring and Employing Wounded and Disabled VeteransJudy Young, Lisa Stern, and Daniel Geller8. Veteran Hiring and Retention: Lessons on Organizational Culture, Shared Expectations and Leadership 9. PracticesSherri Eiler, Ren Nygren, Sandra Olivarez, BG (Retired) Gary Profit9. Veteran Affinity Groups and Mentoring ProgramsMark L. Poteet and Tammy D. Allen10. The Key Role of Supervisors for Supporting Veterans in the WorkplaceLeslie B. Hammer, Krista Brockwood, and Sarah N. Haverly11. Employment Situation of Military Spouses: How Companies Can Source, Assess, Hire, and Retain Service Members' and Veterans' SpousesDeborah A. Bradbard12. Supporting the National Guard and Reservists as Civilian EmployeesMichael Kirchner and Ann Herd, Ph.D.13. Retention of Veteran EmployeesMark Goulart