Veterans in FM:
Unlocking New Talent
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | Noon ET | 9:00 AM PT
What you can expect from this webinar:
This webinar delves into the distinctive landscape that military veterans navigate within the facility management (FM) industry. It explores the pivotal roles that recruitment, development, and retention play in enhancing the integration and success of veterans transitioning into civilian FM roles. Leveraging comprehensive data from thousands of facility professionals, this session offers an in-depth analysis of current trends, salary benchmarks, and demographic insights, including age, work experience, education, and job level. Our findings underscore the untapped potential of military veterans as a valuable workforce in the FM sector, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to attract, develop, and retain this talent pool. Through this webinar, we aim to highlight actionable steps and best practices that organizations can implement to facilitate a smoother military-to-civilian transition, ultimately enriching the FM industry with skilled, disciplined, and leadership-oriented professionals.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
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Understand the Unique Value Veterans Bring to Facility Management: Participants will gain insights into the specific skills, experiences, and perspectives that veterans contribute to the FM industry, highlighting why military veterans represent an underutilized talent pool with significant potential to address current and future workforce needs
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Identify Key Challenges and Opportunities: Learn about the unique challenges military veterans face when transitioning to civilian FM roles and the opportunities that exist within the industry to leverage their skills effectively. This includes understanding the barriers to entry and how they can be overcome through targeted recruitment, development, and retention strategies
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Analyze Trends and Data on Veteran Employment in FM: Examine comprehensive data on employment trends, salary comparisons, and demographic factors affecting veterans in the FM industry. This analysis will provide a foundation for understanding the current state of veteran employment in FM and the factors that influence their career progression
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Develop Strategies for Attracting, Developing, and Retaining Veteran Talent: Discover actionable strategies and best practices for attracting veterans to the FM industry, facilitating their development and career advancement, and retaining them within the workforce. Participants will learn how to create more inclusive and supportive work environments that recognize and value the contributions of military veterans