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VA booth at hiring fair
March 14, 2024
‘These Commitments Will Make a Real Difference:’ VA Signs the 4+1 Commitment to Support Military Spouses

The 4+1 Commitment is a way for employers to voluntarily commit to improving military spouse employment outcomes.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
Maryland State Military Spouse Employer Connection
February 7, 2024
Military Spouses, Employers Attend One-of-a-Kind Networking Event at Maryland’s Government House

More than 60 military spouses attended the Maryland State Military Spouse Employer Connection.

Articles In the Workplace
Hiring Our Heroes and Blue Star Families recognized the 12 original signatories during a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in December 2023.
January 30, 2024
‘Military Spouses Shouldn’t Have to Choose Between Their Life of Service and Their Careers’: Hiring Our Heroes, Blue Star Families Invite Employers to Adopt Military Spouse Employment Policies

The 4+1 Commitment is a first-of-its-kind, nationwide effort aimed at reducing the 21% unemployment rate faced by military spouses.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
waiting line at Fort Gordon hiring event
August 29, 2023
Start Small, Start Today: How to Invest in Military Spouse Hiring at Your Organization

Military-ready companies share tips for recruiting, hiring, and retaining military spouses.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
Business leaders talking at a networking reception
June 26, 2023
‘We Need More Companies’: Hiring Our Heroes Encourages More Employers to Build Career Pathways for Military Spouses

Hiring Our Heroes’ success depends on the collective efforts of industry leaders, corporate America, and government agencies.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Service Organization
Man and woman smiling and looking to the right in conversation with a potential employer
April 4, 2023
3 Reasons Why Now Is the Right Time to Hire a Military Spouse

The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot is a low-risk option for military-ready employers.

Articles In the Workplace Employer Military Spouse
man working at laptop smiles at camera
February 3, 2023
Next Step Vets Provides Pipeline of Tech Talent for HOH Partners

Veterans and military spouses with tech skills connect to employers.

Articles In the Workplace Employer
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
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