Here’s One Way Defense Contractors Can Combat a Mass Exodus of Talent

As you know all too well, defense and security contractors struggle to retain high quality professionals due to the isolating and traumatic nature of their work. Now, we’re adding in controversial vaccine mandates, and competing with the commercial sector where employees are offered remote work, high salaries, and ridiculous sign-on bonuses.Unfortunately, it’s causing a mass exodus to big tech and leaving the stability of your operations questionable.Lauren Rich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that works strictly with combat veterans, many who need assistance for classified trauma, and we previously discussed what employees can do to seek out mental health treatment. She joined ClearanceJobs for a conversation about the other side of the coin, what can employers do for the employee? And specifically, what can they do to keep that employee from leaving the industry? One thing they can do is improve mental health outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.