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New research from Voya and Easterseals finds veterans with disabilities experience gaps in their workplace benefits

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416503662/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416503662/en/
    While 60% of all veterans described their transition from the service as “easy,” only 37% of veterans with disabilities said the same.
  • While most employers are interested in offering specific workplace benefits to support disabled veteran employees, few currently offer each of the benefits cited through the research.
  • The results of the research are based on a national survey conducted by Edge Research of veterans with and without disabilities, caregivers of veterans and their employers.
  • Voya Cares®, in collaboration with Easterseals, commissioned Edge Research to conduct a national survey among disabled veterans (n=728) and nondisabled veterans (n=301), caregivers of disabled veterans (n=305), and employers (N=511).

Cushman & Wakefield Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • Cushman & Wakefield announced today that the real estate services firm has earned the designation of VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • “We are honored to be recognized as a VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer, reaffirming our steadfast dedication to empowering veterans and the military community," said Matt Disher, Executive Director, Military & Veterans Programs at Cushman & Wakefield.
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer and Recognized Employer.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.

Acxiom Honored as a 2024 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

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Friday, April 12, 2024
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Acxiom , a global leader in customer intelligence, today proudly announced it has earned the designation of 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • Acxiom , a global leader in customer intelligence, today proudly announced it has earned the designation of 4 Star Employer in the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • “The extraordinary efforts of Acxiom to hire, retain, and support veterans and the military-connected community have earned the organization one of our highest awards,” said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes.
  • “Competition for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards was tougher than ever in 2024, as a record number of organizations participated.
  • VETS Indexes and its Employer Awards have been featured on CNBC, Fox Business and BNN Bloomberg, as well as military-specific outlets, including Military.com, Military Times and Stars & Stripes.

VETS Indexes announces the 2024 VETS Indexes Employer Awards recipients

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.

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  • NEW YORK, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is proud to unveil the 2024 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, including some of the world's largest multinational corporations, government agencies, small companies and nonprofits, and almost every type of organization in between.
  • Click this link to see the full slate of awardees: https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2024
    "I am amazed and gratified to see so many employers participate in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards this year!"
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 285 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.
  • To register and participate in the upcoming 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards competition, please click here: https://vetsindexes.com/employer-awards/ .

Wounded Warriors Family Support Honors 10 Veterans Welding Training Program Graduates

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Wounded Warriors Family Support and United Automobile Workers-Ford continue to identify future welders through the Veterans Welding Training Program.

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  • Wounded Warriors Family Support and United Automobile Workers-Ford continue to identify future welders through the Veterans Welding Training Program.
  • They were honored during a graduation ceremony near Detroit:
    The Veterans Welding Training Program includes an instructional training and certification process, as well as benefits that feature a weekly stipend and boots.
  • Wounded Warriors Family Support covers lodging and other necessities for a veteran to complete the program.
  • “The Veterans Welding Training Program helps prepare participants to pursue apprenticeships and entry-level positions in welding throughout our nation in industries, such as automotive, ship building and construction,” said Martin Duarte, Wounded Warriors Family Support’s program outreach coordinator.

XPO Named One of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024” by Newsweek

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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GREENWICH, Conn. , Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has been named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024” by Newsweek magazine.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn. , Dec. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, has been named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for 2024” by Newsweek magazine.
  • XPO received this honor for respecting and valuing “individuals from different walks of life” and the role that diversity plays in driving creativity, innovation and organizational success.
  • Carolyn Roach, chief human resources officer at XPO said, “At XPO, we strive to foster an inclusive and equitable workplace where talent from all backgrounds can thrive.
  • XPO was also named to the Forbes list of “America’s Best Large Employers” for the third time in 2023.

Face the Fight™ Coalition Expands to More Than 50 Members, Funds Next Round of Grants Supporting Veteran Suicide Prevention

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation marks September as National Suicide Prevention Month, Face the Fight has gained momentum in bringing together businesses and organizations in the fight against veteran suicide. Since launching in June, the Face the Fight coalition has expanded to more than 50 members and is now issuing its second round of philanthropic funding, with $7.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations focused on combating veteran suicide.

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  • Since launching in June, the Face the Fight coalition has expanded to more than 50 members and is now issuing its second round of philanthropic funding, with $7.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations focused on combating veteran suicide.
  • "At USAA, we saw an opportunity to use our expertise, network and connection to the military community to join the fight.
  • "This milestone expands access beyond the clinical setting to reach every veteran, especially those from underserved communities."
  • The second round of grants from USAA and The USAA Foundation Inc. will be made to:

United Rentals Honored as a 2023 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it has earned the designation VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards .

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  • United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it has earned the designation VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards .
  • This year, a record number of 239 organizations participated in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, more than double the 118 participants in 2022.
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 200 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.
  • “The number of organizations participating in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards more than doubled since last year – but even in this highly competitive environment, United Rentals, Inc. distinguished itself as a leader among veteran employers and should be commended.”
    As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in veteran employment data.

VETS Indexes announces the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards recipients

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is excited to unveil the 2023 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards.

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  • NEW YORK, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VETS Indexes is excited to unveil the 2023 honorees for the VETS Indexes Employer Awards.
  • VETS Indexes is excited to announce the winners of the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards!
  • Click this link to see the full slate of awardees: https://vetsindexes.com/award-results-2023
    "We're thrilled and humbled to see the surge of interest in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards," said George Altman, managing director of VETS Indexes.
  • Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 200 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer.

Operation Gratitude Salutes Our Military Community During Military Appreciation Month and Throughout the Year with Care Packages Assembled by Americans Nationwide

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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For the past 20 years, Operation Gratitude has been providing these Service Members with a piece of home through Care Packages.

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  • For the past 20 years, Operation Gratitude has been providing these Service Members with a piece of home through Care Packages.
  • Serving as a reminder that a grateful nation stands with them, Operation Gratitude Care Packages are created through a nationwide network of Volunteers.
  • They honor all who serve in doing so.”
    To learn more about Operation Gratitude and how you can give back to our Military community, this Military Appreciation Month Homepage - Operation Gratitude .
  • For every Military Appreciation eGift sold May 1st-31st, Starbucks will donate $5 (evenly split) to Operation Gratitude and Blue Star Families to support our military community.