Dive Summary:
- Walmart, the world's largest retailer and nation's largest private employer is planning to announce today that their new initiative is to give all veterans a "place to go" when their tenure with the military is complete.
- Bill Simon, president and CEO of Walmart's namesake U.S. business, stressed the overall business sense that the move makes, citing veterans as hard working, good under pressure, and decidedly team players.
- Garnering support from Michelle Obama's team from the White House, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense and major retailers such as Walmart are committed to train and employ America's returning veterans.
From the article:
"...Walmart, based in Bentonville, Ark., says it projects it will hire more than 100,000 veterans in the next five years. Honorably discharged veterans will have a "place to go", says Walmart's Simon, according to prepared text supplied by the discounter.
The hiring pledge, which will begin on Memorial Day, covers veterans within 12 months of leaving active duty..."
