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Sen. Elizabeth Dole accepts lifetime award
November 15, 2022
Sen. Elizabeth Dole Honored For Lending Her Voice to America’s Hidden Heroes

Dole was among award recipients recognized at the 12th annual Lee Anderson Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala.

Articles Honoring Their Service Employer Service Organization
Congratulations to 2022 HOH award graphic
October 31, 2022
US Chamber Foundation Announces 2022 Hiring Our Heroes Awards Finalists

The President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement will be given to the Honorable Elizabeth Dole.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
head shot of Nick Nguyen
October 26, 2022
‘They Saw My Potential’: MetLife Provides Support, Tools for Veterans to Achieve Long-Term Success

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Nick Nguyen shares how MetLife offered him new responsibilities at every step during his IT career.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse Service Member Veteran
headshot of military spouse Shala Gee
October 25, 2022
This Army Spouse Went From Substitute Teacher to Sales Administrative Assistant, Thanks to the Fellowship Program

The Military Spouse Fellowship Program opens the door at companies open to hiring military spouses.

Articles Stories of Success Military Caregiver Military Spouse
Airman and his spouse
October 3, 2022
‘A Salesforce Career Has Given Me Hope’: Meet Jienelle Herndon

This Air Force veteran and military spouse transitioned from nurse practitioner to Salesforce administrator.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse Veteran
Job seekers talk to employer at Fort Bragg
September 13, 2022
3 Surprising Things About Military Spouses in the Workplace

There are more than 1 million active duty, National Guard, and Reserve military spouses.

Articles In the Workplace Employer
Two workers talk inside a Nestlé USA factory
September 1, 2022
3 Reasons Why Nestlé Is a Great Place to Build a Career in Manufacturing

Hiring Our Heroes provides training to help veterans and military spouses skill up for manufacturing careers at Nestlé.

Articles In the Workplace Service Member Veteran
New hire shaking hands at a job interview
August 11, 2022
Best Practices for Building a Military Spouse Hiring Strategy

HOH employment partners share their best practices for building a military spouse hiring strategy.

Articles In the Workplace Employer
Navy spouse Karl Gerner
July 12, 2022
How This Navy Spouse Navigated the HOH Network to Land His Dream Job

Karl Gerner works as one of T-Mobile’s in-house corporate attorneys.

Articles Stories of Success Military Spouse