OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific
Railroad earned the No. 6 spot on the 2016 Best Companies for
Veterans list, compiled by Monster and Military.com. This is the
second year the company was listed among the top 10 businesses for
its hiring initiatives and recruitment, onboarding and retention
focused on veterans.
The company also was recognized on the 2017 Military Friendly
Employers list by MilitaryFriendly.com. Ratings are based on
veteran hiring, career advancement, culture, retention, and
policies and compliance. In each category, Union Pacific exceeded
benchmark standards by more than 20 percent.
"Union Pacific is honored to be recognized for its work engaging
our nation's military veterans," said Sherrye Hutcherson, Union Pacific's vice
president-Human Resources. "Our blueprint for talent management is
focused on recruiting, developing and engaging top talent, and
veterans are a cornerstone of that strategy because of their focus
on safety, proven leadership skills and experience working in
challenging environments."
Roughly 17 percent of Union Pacific employees have military
experience, and some remain active in the National Guard or
Reserves. Union Pacific actively recruits veterans through various
initiatives, including its membership in the U.S. Chamber of
Commerce Veteran Employment Advisory Council, through which the
company participated in 14 Hiring our Heroes career fairs in 2015.
Union Pacific recruiters also participated in 11 virtual career
fairs and 135 other military fairs and events, such as those
facilitated by Wounded Warrior Project.
Union Pacific offers unique employment opportunities for
veterans, including train crew, diesel mechanics and electricians,
assistant signal workers and track laborers. Engineers in the
computer science, electrical, civil and mechanical areas will find
leadership opportunities in the Information Technologies Department
or through the company's Operations Management Training Program.
Job opportunities are available at www.UP.jobs.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. From 2006-2015, Union Pacific
invested approximately $33 billion in
its network and operations to support America's transportation
infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes
Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial
Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the
fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major
West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with
Canada's rail systems and is the
only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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