Why is it important for companies to exert effort to hire and support military veterans, and why? What can be done in all areas to better position veterans for success in the civilian working world?
There seems to be an awakening of companies regarding the onboard of veterans. It is smart business and it improves the skill pool at any company. Fred Coon interviews Stan Kimer, Owner of Total Engagement and VP of Training for the National Diversity Council, on the topic.
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About the Guest:
Stan C. Kimer is recognized as a leading industry consultant with unique skills in employee development / career development, and workplace diversity with a deep specialization in LGBT. While at IBM as Director of Global Sales Operations for IBM’s consulting practice, Stan served as the executive sponsor overseeing career development for IBM’s 3,000 Sales Operations employees. He has now executed his unique innovative career mapping approach which he launched at IBM, with clients ranging from major corporations to church denominations to professional organizations. With his high energy, strong communications skills and sense of humor, he is frequently invited to speak or conduct workshops on diversity and leadership development.
In addition to his own consulting company, Stan recently was appointed the Vice President of Training for the National Diversity Council, the country’s leading non-profit fostering diversity and inclusion in corporate, non-profit and public sector America. Stan is on their DiversityFIRST Certification Faculty and has designed and delivers their Unconscious Bias Training and Employee Resource Group Academy. He is active in leadership roles in dozens of community and civic organizations including as Immediate Past President of the North Carolina Council of Churches. In 2013, the Triangle Business Journal recognized Stan with one of their Leaders in Diversity Role Model Awards. Stan received his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and BS in Management Science from Georgia Tech.
In his spare time, Stan trains as a competitive adult figure skater.
Connect with Stan via LinkedIn, Facebook, or Email stan@TotalEngagementConsulting.com .
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