The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has granted Aspen Medical the status of Veteran Employer of Choice. Up until this point the company had been officially recognised as a Veteran-Friendly Employer. The DVA’s Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC) recognises organisations for their current workplace policies and practices that support veteran employment. It offers guidance to implement and enhance veteran employment initiatives, aiding in better recruitment and retention of veteran employees. The activities of the organisation determine the VEC level. In the VEC, activities are grouped in three categories – Recruitment, Support and Retention, and Leadership and Public Commitment.
Overseeing the application process was Chris Thompson-Lang, an Australian Army veteran, Director at Aspen Medical and Chair of Vita Nova – a professional network for Aspen Medical’s veteran employees, connecting them with other veterans and their families. “Veteran Employer of Choice status represents important recognition of the great work Aspen Medical has always done in the veteran employment space. I’d heard of the company over 15 years ago as a veteran-friendly organisation that truly valued military service. It’s been a pleasure to experience this firsthand over the past five years and to help continue the legacy through initiatives like Vita Nova,” Thompson-Lang said. “Currently, Vita Nova has 53 members comprising 46 veterans, four spouses and three children. It serves as a platform for connection, advocacy and support, ensuring that veterans and veteran family member employees feel valued and empowered. The network facilitates professional development, promotes awareness of military service and advocates for policies that support veteran-friendly employment and well-being.”
Commenting on the upgrade in status, Aspen Medical Group CEO and veteran Craig Fitzgerald said, “Military veterans have been central to our journey as a company committed to delivering healthcare solutions, wherever our clients have needed us. From clinicians to project managers, and logisticians to administrative support – we could not do what we do without their skills, expertise and experience.”
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