For the fourth consecutive year, Harris Corporation has been named to G.I. Jobs magazine’s list of companies that have a strong commitment to hiring military veterans. The list showcases the top 100 veteran-friendly companies in the U.S. from among 5,000 that are eligible, based on revenues of more than $500 million.
Harris was ranked 35 on the list. Selection was based on the strength of military recruiting efforts, the percentage of new hires with prior military service and company policies toward National Guard and Reserve service.
“While hiring veterans may seem like a noble thing to do the reality is that corporate America hires them in droves because, quite simply, it’s a smart business decision that drives shareholder value,” said Sean Collins, director at G.I. Jobs.
“Our military veterans represent a rich resource of talented employees with leadership skills and can-do attitudes that are vital to the future success of companies like Harris,” said Jeff Shuman, senior vice president, chief Human Resources and Administrative officer of Harris. “We are proud to be recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the top companies among those with a commitment to military friendly programs.”
Harris has more than 1,800 veterans among 17,000 employees worldwide and is headquartered in Melbourne, Florida.
