tangent4ronpaul
01-15-2013, 12:05 PM
Wal-Mart Plans to Hire 100,000 Veterans, Buy More U.S. Products
http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/01/15/wal-mart-to-hire-100000-veterans-in-in-next-5-years/
Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) announced today it will hire at least 100,000 veterans leaving active duty in the next five years, while the retail giant also expects to buy an additional $50 billion in U.S. products over the next decade.
Starting Memorial Day this year, the company will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran in his or her first 12 months off active duty.
“Hiring a veteran can be one of the best business decisions you make,” president and chief executive Bill Simon said in a statement. “Veterans have a record of performance under pressure. They're quick learners and team players. They are leaders with discipline, training, and a passion for service. There is a seriousness and sense of purpose that the military instills, and we need it today more than ever.”
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Anyone know what's really behind this? I'm guessing these veterans will save the company a ton of money because they are covered under a military health care plan. It's also probable, the chain gets a kickback for hiring disabled vets, say those missing a limb or three or those that got a lead IQ downgrade...
-t
http://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/01/15/wal-mart-to-hire-100000-veterans-in-in-next-5-years/
Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) announced today it will hire at least 100,000 veterans leaving active duty in the next five years, while the retail giant also expects to buy an additional $50 billion in U.S. products over the next decade.
Starting Memorial Day this year, the company will offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran in his or her first 12 months off active duty.
“Hiring a veteran can be one of the best business decisions you make,” president and chief executive Bill Simon said in a statement. “Veterans have a record of performance under pressure. They're quick learners and team players. They are leaders with discipline, training, and a passion for service. There is a seriousness and sense of purpose that the military instills, and we need it today more than ever.”
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Anyone know what's really behind this? I'm guessing these veterans will save the company a ton of money because they are covered under a military health care plan. It's also probable, the chain gets a kickback for hiring disabled vets, say those missing a limb or three or those that got a lead IQ downgrade...
-t