PR Newswire
PHOENIX , May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul ® International has been designated a VETS Indexes Recognized Employer, honoring the company's commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veteran employees and others in the military-connected community.
The 2021 VETS Indexes Employer Awards spotlighted 80 organizations across the country from the hundreds participating in the competitive selection process. VETS Indexes is a New York -based firm dedicated to promoting veteran employment.
"U-Haul has always been a veteran-focused company and continues to stay true to those values through our hiring," stated Ty Artenian , U-Haul Recruiting Manager. "We are always striving for new ways to hire and show our appreciation towards veterans. We offer a variety of positions and benefits for veterans seeking a rewarding civilian career. U-Haul is honored to be recognized as a veteran-friendly employer."
U-Haul is hiring in several markets. Find career opportunities at uhauljobs.com .
Focus on Veteran Jobs
U-Haul has been headquartered in Phoenix since 1967. The company was founded in 1945 by a U.S. Navy veteran and his wife as WWII was nearing an end. Many of the earliest U-Haul Team Members, neighborhood dealers and customers were veterans returning from the war, seeking to move their families to a better life.
Today, U-Haul aggressively recruits and hires veterans, and has been recognized throughout the years as one of the nation's top veteran-friendly employers by multiple organizations.
"Coming out of the military with cutting-edge technical training, as well as critical soft skills including leadership and teamwork, veterans represent one of our nation's richest talent pools," George Altman , managing director of VETS Indexes, said in a statement. "Yet all too often, civilian employers fail to put in place the policies and practices needed to understand and attract military-connected talent.
"U-Haul International has established itself as one of the nation's top veteran employers, with its status as a VETS Indexes Recognized Employer. Their commitment to not just hiring veterans, but then helping them to develop into integral and high-ranking employees, is outstanding and deserves recognition."
The VETS Indexes Employer Awards are based on granular and objective 65-question surveys, evaluating employers across five categories:
- Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
- Veteran employee development and retention
- Veteran-inclusive company policies and culture
- Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
- Military spouse/family support
Benefits to Assist Vets
U-Haul strives to excel in all these areas. It partners with ComPsych ® to offer Team Members, and their families, comprehensive mental and emotional support through counseling at no cost. Veterans also benefit from a corporate wellness program featuring an EAP; nicotine cessation assistance; gym and trainer reimbursements; registered dietitian plans; health fairs and an online health portal; U-Haul Active Day group fitness events; and financial/retirement planning.
U-Haul University(UHU), certified by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, offers veterans continued education and skill development opportunities to encourage career advancement. Additionally, the U-Haul educational assistance program can help with the cost of college tuition for every level of degree, supplementing UHU courses and accreditations.
By partnering with the Military Spouses Employment program, U-Haul helps to ensure family members of service members have jobs. U-Haul also supports many veteran-affiliated charities and organizations while providing volunteer opportunities in the community.
About U-Haul
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 127,000 trailers and 41,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 774,000 rentable storage units and 66.7 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America . U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.
Contact:
Jeff Lockridge
Sebastien Reyes
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com
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