Charles Schwab Celebrates Military Veterans’ Month With New “Best for Vets” Workplace Recognition
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Currently, Schwab has over 650 military veterans and reservists in positions across the organization, including technology, marketing, human resources, legal/compliance, operations, Advisor Services and Investor Services, and the company is actively seeking to hire more. In 2016 alone, Schwab hired 126 military veterans.
As part of its celebration this year, the company is proud to announce that it has again been named to the list of top "Military Friendly® Employers" for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is awarded by Victory Media, publisher of
Now in its 14th year, Military Friendly® Employers is the premier resource for transitioning service members and spouses seeking civilian employment. Each year, companies taking the survey are held to a higher standard than the previous year via improved methodology, criteria and weightings developed with the assistance of an advisory board consisting of leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community.
"Our strategy of seeing things through clients' eyes leads us to seek out talented people with varied backgrounds who share our belief in the honor of service," said
Schwab continues to be recognized for providing a work environment, policies and programs that foster meaningful career opportunities for veterans. In 2016 the company was honored with the following additional awards: Military Times Edge "Best for Vets Employer 2016" for the seventh consecutive year
Multiple awards from the ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), including a second Seven Seals Award.
Schwab is also a member of the
Including the
Schwab also supports the organization Remembering Our Fallen, which sponsors a traveling photo display honoring members of the military who have fallen in service since
Schwab's benefits are designed to help employees stay healthy, save for long-term financial goals and balance the demands of work and their personal lives. Financial benefits include automatic enrollment in the company's 401(k) plan including company matching and profit-sharing contributions, an employee stock purchase plan, a matching gifts program for charitable contributions, paid time off for community service and discounts on some products. Health & wellness benefits include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance and disability income protection, as well as a health savings account. Work/life programs include paid vacation, holidays and a sabbatical program for eligible employees after five years of service.
Other workplace recognition received by Schwab includes: The Gallup Great Workplace award (2016) for the fifth consecutive year. Best Place to Work for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equality (since 2004), based on a 100 percent rating from the
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