Military Spouses: The Talented Workforce You May Be Missing
Military spouses face unemployment at a rate 6 to 10 times greater than the general population (between 22% and 38% compared to the national average of 3.6%). At least 1 in 4 are unemployed and an estimated additional 31% are underemployed. At a time when many employers are struggling to find and retain great employees, employers cannot afford to overlook this largely underrepresented, and often highly skilled and educated, population of talented and adaptable individuals.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the unique barriers to employment facing military spouses including frequent relocation, deployments, and barriers to licensure.
- Gain the practical tools necessary to recruit military spouses into your organization.
- Leave with take-away strategies that can be immediately implemented to help retain military spouses.
Alice Kilborn Reithman, Esq., SHRM-CP
As an employment attorney, former litigator, and (recovering) human resources professional, Alice brings a wealth of real-world experience and knowledge regarding current workplace dynamics and critical issues facing employers. Alice is a dedicated SHRM volunteer leader having served on the SHRM Labor Relations Special Expertise Panel for five years and as the SHRM New Mexico Legislative Director for seven. Alice is a frequent, enthusiastic national speaker on employment law and public policy related topics. She is also the wife of an active-duty Air Force pilot and is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate regarding the unique employment challenges facing military spouses.