Mission-Driven Talent: Veterans Are Essential to Today’s Workforce

In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle speaks with retired Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, founder of Vanguard Veteran LLC. This episode is a guide for HR leaders seeking to build inclusive environments that champion veteran talent, strengthening both the workforce and community. Kathy shares her mission to help civilian employers recognize the value of veterans’ unique skill sets, including adaptability, leadership, and teamwork. She outlines strategies to attract and retain veteran talent, from robust onboarding and mentoring to establishing veteran Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Kathy also dispels common myths about veterans in the workplace, emphasizing that veteran employees can greatly enhance organizational culture when properly supported.