Armed Forces Day – May 18, 2013
Armed Forces Day is usually celebrated every third Saturday of May annually, it is a day to pay tribute to the men and women serve in the United States’ Armed Services. With the deployment tempo of the...
View Article“2013 Memorial Day Tribute”
This video is courtesy of the the U.S. Army’s Youtube channel, I think that it is the perfect embodiment of the true spirit of remembrance during this Memorial Day weekend. “The nation which forgets...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2013
As you start to plan your memorial day activities today, whether that includes some BBQ in the backyard, or a day at the beach, or taking in the sights at your town’s Memorial Day parade, I hope that...
View ArticleJames Gandolfini – Actor & Veterans Advocate
James Gandolfini passed away yesterday June 19, 2013 in Rome, Italy. The American born actor was of Italian descent and is best known for his role as Tony Soprano, a New Jersey mafia boss on the HBO...
View ArticleSuicide Awareness in the Workplace
Last week on Thursday as I was working with a customer of mine, we got to talking, and the gentleman said to me, “What else have you done with your life young man?” To which I responded by letting...
View ArticleWhat My Time at Fort Dix Taught Me About Leadership
So its been about a month and a half since my last post (I have to admit the hiatus from the blog was much needed), for those of you who have been following me on Instagram and Facebook, you’re...
View ArticleBLS Report – Employment Situation of Veterans – 2013
On Thursday March 20th, 2014, the Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their “Employment Situation of Veterans – 2013” Here are some of the highlights from that report: 60% of...
View ArticleWhats Worse Than The VA’s Corrosive Culture? Congress’ Partisanship
Lawmakers may have gotten past their partisan divides to pass VA reform legislation – just in time before their August recess. On June 24, congressional veterans affairs committee members met in...
View ArticleS1NET – Resource for #ArmyHR Pro’s
If you have ever served in the military, I’m sure you know that normally a G1/S1 section handles personnel and administrative matters for their respective commanders.The Army (and every other branch of...
View ArticleEmployer Responsibilities to Exempt Employee’s on Military Leave
For employers who hire active reserve component members into exempt level positions (for a listing of exempt level positions, click here), there are certain salary requirements that employers must...
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