Secret weapon | Military veterans offer answer to persistent skills shortages, report finds

UK employers could reduce training costs and fill key skills gaps by tapping into the underused talent pool of military veterans, according to new research released by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) and the Forces Employment Charity (FEC).

The study highlights the potential financial and operational benefits of hiring veterans, revealing that 85% of businesses already employing them believe that increased veteran recruitment could help address long-standing workforce shortages.