Taking the pledge
Our ratings program is developmental, meaning that it recognizes that it takes time to build a meaningful ratings program within an organization. Organizations can begin by taking a Pledge, then advance to full Designation and finally work to achieve Award level (Top 10, Gold, Silver and Bronze). Ratings are earned and are absolutely free to organizations.
Any employer which has no federal flags and pledges to establish a military recruiting program can now earn Military Friendly “Pledge” status. Employers can remain in Pledge status for only one year at which point they must become fully “Designated.” This allows employers sufficient time to gather data and implement processes necessary to earn full Military Friendly designation.
What it Means
Criteria
Any employer which has no federal flags and pledges to establish a military recruiting program can now earn Military Friendly “Pledge” status. Employers can remain in Pledge status for only one year at which point they must become fully “Designated.” This allows employers sufficient time to gather data and implement processes necessary to earn full Military Friendly designation.
Companies have to answer the following questions with an “Affirmative” response:
DO NO HARM
We pledge to do “no-harm” to the military community, to not engage in deceptive or predatory practices that could harm or violate the rights of military employees or consumers, and to not knowingly violate veteran protection laws and rights.
LEADERSHIP BUY-IN
We pledge that our company leadership is committed to creating a culture of trust and connectivity among employees from the military community that recruits, retains and advances them within our organization.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We pledge to appoint a point of contact to manage and provide oversight of our military program and initiatives.
PROMOTION
We pledge to make a concerted effort to clearly and publicly display our military recruiting initiatives, programs, benefits, and/or mission statement on our company’s website.
Eligability
Compliance Check
Companies are also checked against the OFCCP database and must not have any federal flags, per the compliance description below:
Good Standing
Companies must be in good standing with federal agencies.
No Outstanding Claims
Companies must not have or hold an outstanding claim(s) case or violation under investigation by the US Departments of Labor or Defense, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in regards to any violations against laws or protections for veterans or members of the military community.
No Debarments
Companies must never have been debarred from participation in federal contracting due to violations of the rights and protections of the military community.
No Recent Violations
Companies must not have been found in violation of veteran protections within the past 12 months.
Get Excited
The process is easy!
1
Get registered
Follow the button below to get started.
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Get Approved
Pass the eligibility criteria by completing the compliance check
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Take the pledge
Complete the pledge agree to the 4 principles, assign a point of accountability, and build your profile.
