Update 6/25/13: The 15 recipients of the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award were announced Tuesday, June 25. Congratulations to the following Member companies that received this prestigious recognition:

  • Colorado Springs Utilities
  • Humana
  • DaVita, Inc.

Congratulations to the recipients and all finalists!

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) announced last week the finalists for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. This highly regarded award honors employers for their support of men and women serving in the National Guard and Reserve. Of 2,899 nominations, 30 finalists have been chosen, five of which are DirectEmployers Members.

These companies include:

These companies are recognized for the implementation of both formal and informal policies that accommodate servicemembers during transition to civilian life and beyond. This includes mentoring programs, flexible scheduling, and assistance for employees and their families during deployment. The 15 Freedom Award recipients will be announced early this summer and we wish them all the best of luck!

Congratulations, Members! Keep up the hard work and dedication that you devote to diversity and veteran hiring!

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