Most employers think veterans will need new training to re-enter workforce – survey

About 30% of employers in Ukraine believe that a veteran's presence will positively affect communication in the work team.

Yuliia Kirillova, head of the department of educational and analytical work of the Ukrainian Veterans Fund of the Ministry of Veterans, reported this, Ukrinform writes.

"Almost 30% of the employers we surveyed say that the presence of a veteran in the workforce can positively affect internal communication in the team," Kirillova said.

She added that 14% of respondents believe that the difference between the level of competencies of veterans and civilian job seekers will not be noticeable, and 18.6% of respondents are convinced that most veterans will acquire new competencies during military service that will be useful in the labor market. Instead, 52% of respondents think most veterans will lose their previous qualifications and need additional training.

According to the survey, 32% of employers have a rather negative view on veterans concealing their military experience during the hiring process, 10.95% are firmly against it, 4% have a positive outlook, and 37.89% are neutral.

The Ukrainian Veterans Fund of the Ministry of Veterans, with the support of Lobby X and Work.ua, conducted the research from June to July. The online survey was completed by 475 employers and 794 veterans and military personnel. Also, ten in-depth interviews were conducted with Ukrainian business representatives and business leaders.

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After the victory, Ukraine will have at least 1.5 million veterans needing special attention and care. The family members of veterans and the families of fallen soldiers will also be the focus of special priority care of the state and, in addition, several million more people. During the brutal war, many Ukrainian soldiers also lost their homes and jobs, their physical and mental health changed, and they became completely different personally in some aspects.

Relying on the demand already existing in the country and known foreign experience, the Ukrainian government felt a need to start and develop a virtually new service and profession with a powerful social function. The Ministry of Veterans introduced the Institute of the Veteran's Assistant as part of the territorial communities.

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