Mission Possible: Building a World-Class Veteran Hiring Program
Event Details:
– Topic: Building a World-Class Veteran Hiring Program
– Speakers: Chris Miles Military and Veteran Relations Manager at Sonepar, Steve Janke founder of Semper Forward, Leah Daniels, Alex Murphy
Are you looking to make a difference while supporting our veterans? Watch our engaging roundtable discussion as we dive into the essential strategies for creating a top-tier veteran hiring program.
Our esteemed speakers, Veterans Chris Miles from Sonepar and Steven Janke from Semper Forward, will share their invaluable insights garnered from years of experience in military relations and talent pipeline development.
Roundtable Takeaways:
- Mission-Driven Solutions: Witness how military hiring programs provide better customer solutions through veterans’ problem-solving skills.
- Best Practices in Talent Acquisition: Learn how to attract, engage, and retain talented veterans and military spouses.
- Creating Inclusive Work Environments: Gain insights on fostering supportive and inclusive workplaces for military-affiliated employees.
- Supporting Military Transition: Learn strategies for facilitating smooth transitions for active-duty military personnel, spouses, and veterans while bridging the gap between them and career opportunities.
Chris and Steven have both built top programs that are more than lip service. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and network with industry leaders committed to shaping a more inclusive workforce for our veterans.
Chris Miles
Military and Veteran Relations Manager – Sonepar
Chris Miles’s mission is to help veterans and military spouses transition successfully to civilian careers and thrive in their chosen fields. He is currently the Military and Veteran Relations Manager at Sonepar USA, leveraging his 15 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, strategic analysis, operational management, personnel development, and marketing to attract, engage, and retain diverse and talented veterans and military spouses.
Previously, Chris was a Military Program Manager and Senior Recruiter at ADP RPO, where he developed and executed a high-value and high-touch veteran hiring program for Belle Tire. Chris also served as the Regional Director for ADP’s Southwest Military Business Resource Group, where he fostered a culture of collaboration, recognition, and mentorship among veteran employees and allies.
Chris is a 16-year military veteran with the US Army.
Chris is a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter (CDIR) with a passion for creating inclusive and supportive work environments for military-affiliated employees.
Steven Janke
Founder – Semper Forward and Mission Wisconson
Nona is an incredibly talented executive with extensive experience in talent acquisition and DEI. Her success as a global leader, mentor, and coach has been proven time and time again, and she’s been designated as a key member of the executive leadership teams at some of the biggest and most influential companies in the world, including Meta, GFiber, Amazon, PayPal, and AT&T.
As a game-changing thought leader and strategist, Nona focuses on operational efficiency, transformation, and leading organizations through change. She’s been an executive advisor for critical talent transformation initiatives at companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500, working with clients like Revolut (Fintech), Rackspace (Tech), Ericsson (Telco), Verifone (Banking), and L3 (Defense).