Hiring Military Veterans is good for business, according to a new study.

This article is taken from Fox Business News

June 23, 2012

A research conducted by the Washington Think Tank Center for a new American Security, the study uncovered why companies hire veterans and the challenges they force in doing so.

69 business were examined, including At and T, Bank of America, The Boeing Co, Kraft Foods and Pepsi Co provided a number of reasons behind their decisions to hire veterans, including:

1.  Leadership and Teamwork Skills:   Veterans typically have led colleagues, accepted direction from others and operated as part of a small team.

2. Character:   Veterans are perceived as being trustworthy, dependable, drug-free and having a strong work ethic.

3. Structure and discipline:  Companies appreciate veterans’ experience in following established procedures.

4.  Expertise:  Companies value veterans’ occupational skills, job-specific experiences and understanding of the military community.

5.  Dynamic environment:  Veterans are accustomed to performing and making decisions in dynamic, rapidly changing circumstances.

6.  Effectiveness:   Company representatives reports that veterans “get it done”.

7. Proven Success:  Some organizations hire veterans largely because other vets already in their organizations have been successful.

8.  Resiliency:   Veterans are accustomed to working in difficult environments, traveling and relocating.

9.  Loyalty:  Veterans are committed to the organizations they work for, which can translate into longer tenure.

10. Public Relations:  Some companies have found that hiring vets has marketing benefits