Hilton Expands U.S. Military Hiring Commitment, Will Hire Additional 20,000 by 2020
April 26 2017 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Original Operation: Opportunity goal of 10,000
veteran hires achieved two years ahead of schedule
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced it will hire an additional
20,000 veterans, spouses, dependents and caregivers by 2020. The
company has already achieved 10,000 military hires in the United
States since 2013, exceeding its initial goal two years ahead of
schedule. Hilton’s combined commitment is the largest in the
hospitality industry, and one of the largest in the U.S. private
sector.
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“Military veterans and their families have made incredible
sacrifices for our country, and we are strongly committed to
ensuring they have great jobs when they return home from service,”
said Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton. “We’ve
always felt strongly about this issue since our founder Conrad
Hilton himself was a military veteran, and we are very proud of our
veteran Team Members who have contributed so much to our
company.”
The expanded hiring commitment is part of Hilton’s Operation:
Opportunity program, which provides wide-ranging support to U.S.
veterans and their families. The program is unique in its support
for military families, offering flexible work opportunities and
continuity of employment during long deployments and after location
moves. Hilton is also partnering with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
to connect military caregivers with Hilton Reservations &
Customer Care jobs that enable remote working. To date, Hilton has
hired more than 1,000 military spouses and dependents – 10 percent
of all Operation: Opportunity hires.
“Our message to our veteran Team Members is simple: we value the
leadership, integrity, teamwork and other skills you bring to the
hospitality industry, and Hilton will do everything it can to
support you in making a smooth transition to the civilian
workforce,” said Matt Schuyler, chief human resources officer at
Hilton.
To position new hires for success, Hilton has developed
extensive resources and support programs for veterans, including
reserve pay benefits, tailored development resources, internship
programs, on-the-job training, a dedicated Veteran Team Member
Resource Group and special recognitions for veterans.
In addition to hiring veterans and their families, Hilton also
donates Hilton Honors Points for veterans to redeem for free hotel
stays while seeking jobs, trainings or certifications with Hilton
or in any other industry. To date, Hilton has donated nearly 1.2
million Points to more than 1,100 veterans, allowing for more than
1,700 stays at Hilton properties.
For more information on Hilton's commitment to veterans, please
visit jobs.hilton.com/military and view the company’s Operation:
Opportunity video.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with
a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 4,900
properties with over 800,000 rooms in 104 countries and
territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be
the world's most hospitable company by delivering exceptional
experiences - every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's
portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria
Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by
Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton,
Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton
Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by
Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The
company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program,
Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through
preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits,
including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose
exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member
discount that can't be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi.
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