Remote Companies Value the Skills Veterans Offer -- and Are Seeking Candidates Right Now

Companies with remote workforces have launched programs to recruit veterans and military spouses, reports CNBC . Veterans often favor the flexibility of working from home, which also offers opportunities to those challenged by reacclimating to civilian life due to injury, disability, or adapting to corporate culture. For example, FlexJobs teamed up with the U.S. Department of Defense as an official Military Spouse Employment Partner, as well as with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring our Heroes campaign. "These are folks who know what it means to be part of a team," said FlexJobs' Mika Cross, adding that companies today value soft skills like flexibility, adaptability, and loyalty — which veterans can offer. Support.com and UpWork are other companies offering veterans remote-employment opportunities, especially those with disabilities and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The flexibility of freelancing lets such veterans earn a regular income, while PTSD sufferers might be more comfortable working from home. "Freelancing provides opportunities for veterans who come home and find that the traditional labor market might no longer work for them," said UpWork CEO Stephane Kasriel.