MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ryder
System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet
management, dedicated
transportation, and supply
chain solutions, today announced that it has been named among the
Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military® by CivilianJobs.com, an
online recruiting solution designed to connect America’s military with
civilian careers. Marking the eighth year of its publication in 2016,
the MVE recognition serves to help military-experienced job seekers and
veterans identify the top employers to target for civilian careers.
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“At Ryder, we continue to place a tremendous focus on recruiting and
retaining veterans, who are such a valuable asset to our organization,”
said Patrick Pendergast, Group Director, Recruiting Services, Ryder.
“Investing in military service men and women, who possess great
integrity and discipline, as well as problem solving and team building
skills, is part of our strategic priority to attract and develop the
best people in the industry.”
The 2016 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military presented by DeVry
University was open to all U.S.-based companies. The winners were
selected based on surveys in which employers outlined their recruiting,
training, and retention plans that best serve military service members
and veterans. In addition to being recognized in the May issue of Military
Transition News, CivilianJobs.com's worldwide military base
newspaper, winning employers will also be displayed on the
CivilianJobs.com web site.
“I congratulate the employers recognized as MVEs today and further thank
all of them for their commitment to our country’s veterans and military
personnel,” said Tim Best, CEO, Bradley-Morris, Inc., parent company of
CivilianJobs.com. “This year’s list of Most Valuable Employers for
Military winners is a testament to the variety of companies and
industries that make it an annual goal to hire transitioning military
and veterans. These companies truly embrace and value the level of
talent that is ingrained in each military-experienced job seeker.”
Since joining the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Hiring Our Heroes program in
November 2011, Ryder has increased the percentage of veterans among its
U.S. workforce of more than 27,400 employees from 8 percent to more than
10 percent. Through various partnerships and recruiting events, Ryder
works to ensure that transitioning military service men and women are
aware of employment opportunities within the trucking industry and at
Ryder. The Company also invests in making sure its veteran new hires
feel at ease through its Veteran Buddy program by pairing them with a
Ryder military veteran “buddy” who is available to help them assimilate
to their new work environment. Veterans interested in a career in
transportation can visit www.ryder.com/military,
where they can match their skills with open positions at Ryder.
About Ryder
Ryder is a FORTUNE 500® commercial fleet management, dedicated
transportation, and supply chain solutions company. Ryder’s stock
(NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the
Standard & Poor’s 500 Index. Ryder has been named among FORTUNE’s
World’s Most Admired Companies, and has been recognized for its
industry-leading practices in third-party logistics,
environmentally-friendly fleet and supply chain solutions, and
world-class safety and security programs. The Company is a proud member
of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, supporting
national and local disaster preparedness and response efforts. For more
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About MVE
The CivilianJobs.com Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military serves
to help military-experienced job seekers identify the top employers to
target for civilian careers. MVEs are selected annually based on those
employers whose recruiting, training and retention plans best serve
military service members and veterans. The MVE recognition is produced
by CivilianJobs.com, where America's military connects with civilian
careers. CivilianJobs.com, with parent company Bradley-Morris, Inc.
(BMI), the largest military-focused recruiting firm in the U.S.,
together deliver the largest military-to-civilian footprint available to
companies seeking to recruit and hire from the military talent pool. BMI
is based in metro-Atlanta, Georgia.
About Military Transition News (MTN)
Published since 2005, Military Transition News is a bi-monthly
multi-media publication (print / email / web) featuring practical
information for job seekers, including resume and interviewing tips,
transition planning and strategy recommendations, company profiles, and
advice from transition experts. MTN is distributed to military bases
worldwide via military transition classes, through Military Transition
Offices (TAP and ACAP), military hospitals, USO centers and email
distribution.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements
and information included in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Accordingly,
these forward-looking statements should be evaluated with consideration
given to the many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results and events to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements including those risks set forth in our
periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New
risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management
to predict all such risk factors or to assess the impact of such risks
on our business. Accordingly, we undertake no obligation to
publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise
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