LOUISVILLE — Health and well-being company Humana Inc. has launched a refreshed military-connected hiring strategy and earned recognition by U.S. Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer and Top Veteran-Friendly Supplier Diversity Program.
One of the top 10 defense contractors in the U.S., Humana administers health benefits for nearly 6 million active-duty military and retirees nationwide and understands the importance of a workforce that reflects the diversity of the military and communities it serves. Humana introduced its initial veteran and military-connected hiring strategy in 2011 and, to date, has hired approximately 6,000 veterans and military spouses.
To keep pace with the current needs of military families in today’s workforce, Humana refreshes its strategy to ensure the company remains a top employer for veterans and military spouses.
“We are honored to be recognized by U.S. Veterans Magazine for our ongoing initiatives to ensure veterans and military spouses feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive at Humana,” says Carolyn Tandy, SVP and chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer. “Our enhanced military-connected hiring strategy will equip Humana to meet the needs of veterans and military families now and in the future.”
Highlights from Humana’s hiring Strategy:
- Hiring Goals: A pledge to hire at least 2,000 military-connected employees, including spouses, by 2032, with at least one hundred of those being in key states like Kentucky, Texas, and Florida.
- Retention Goals: A goal retention rate for military-connected employees of 75% in the first year of employment, increasing to 90% for years 2 – 5 of employment.
- 4 +1 Plan: Humana has adopted the Hiring Our Heroes and Blue Star Families 4 + 1 plan . This comprehensive plan includes facilitating job transferability, offering remote opportunities, providing flexible work hours, granting paid or permissive permanent change of station leave, and a military spouse fellowship program.
The refreshed military-connected hiring strategy coincides with recognition as a Top Veteran-Friendly Supplier Diversity Program and Top Veteran-Friendly Employer. The magazine evaluates company submissions and independently collects data to identify companies that lead in creating inclusive work environments that honor military skills and experiences and support veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
“Our new strategy and recognition from U.S. Veterans Magazine demonstrate Humana’s unwavering commitment to caring for the health and well-being of veterans, military members, and their families,” says Tandy.
Read Humana’s Impact Report to learn more about how Humana supports military communities.
Humana Inc., through its Humana insurance services, and CenterWell health care services, makes it easier for millions of people to achieve their best health. The goal is a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
