Those who serve often face some general stereotypes – all veterans have PTSD, all veterans are rigid, Veterans can only take orders and not think for themselves.
The list goes on. In fact, these myths and stereotypes sometimes influence HR hiring decisions.
Leaderquest published an article, 7 Harmful Misconceptions About Veterans, that covers the top seven and states, “Veterans are sometimes put in a box by those who don’t understand and labeled as villains, victims, or vindicators.
Those three categories sweep aside the broad spectrum of veteran experiences and ignore everything veterans have to offer as complex individuals with unique circumstances.” Of course, PTSD being the top.
David Alsop, who is an HR & Talent Executive, as well as the Senior Director, Head of Human Resources at Ultradent Products.
Ultradent Products is a leading developer of high-tech dental materials, devices, and instruments worldwide.
Alsop shares, on this episode of The Military Wire, his story of what he thought he knew about Veterans, what his cohorts thought they knew, and how he overcame many of those myths and today is not only a strong advocate among his cohorts for hiring veterans but also seeks to hire veterans for Ultradent.
To learn more about what positions are open and available at Ultradent, visit their website at www.Ultradent.com and be sure to seek out David Alsop on his LinkedIn profile.
The Military Wire, hosted by Mike Schindler, interviews some of America’s most elite men and women who have served this country in hopes that you the listener will gain an “ah-ha” moment that will help you move your life forward.
Mike is a US Navy Veteran, an award-winning author, and has been featured on Yahoo Finance, the Boston Globe, NY Post, USA Today, Q13 Fox, and numerous other media outlets discussing why today’s Veterans are truly one of America’s Greatest Assets. Mike is the author of two highly endorsed books, “Operation Military Family: How Military Couples are Fighting to Preserve their Marriages,” and “U.S. Veterans in the Workforce: Why the 7% are America’s Greatest Asset.”
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