BENTON HARBOR, Mich.,
Nov. 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/
-- Each year Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) joins Americans
to honor our veterans for their service and their sacrifice. On
Veterans Day, we offer our utmost
gratitude and respect. For these men and women, while service is an
extremely honorable part of their story, those stories don't end
when a service member returns home. Whirlpool Corporation values
America's veterans and believes the skills they receive through
military training are critical to our workforce. For that reason,
the Whirlpool Veterans Association (WVA) tirelessly advocates
veteran recruiting in partnership with Orion International and
developed a mentorship program to help new hires with military
backgrounds.
As evidence of its commitment to veterans, the company is being
recognized as one of the 2015 Top Military Friendly® Employers by
Victory Media Inc., a veteran owned company and ratings entity.
Additional recognitions include the Michigan Veteran's Affairs
Agency's 2014 Bronze Level Award for commitment to military veteran
recruitment, training and retention and both the 2014 Pro Patria
Award and recognition as a top veteran friendly employer among
large companies by the Department of Defense's Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve.
"As more and more veterans return to the workforce, it's very
important that Whirlpool Corporation and other companies with
similar values acknowledge the talents they have to offer,"
said Lynanne Kunkel, vice
president of Global Talent Development and Human Resources at
Whirlpool Corporation. "We're proud to be recognized as a military
friendly employer. Whirlpool Corporation was established 103 years
ago today and throughout our history, from shifting production to
aid the war effort in 1942, to our Veterans Association today, we
have supported the service of our men and women in uniform.
The skills these men and women learn in quick decision-making,
teamwork and leadership are vital to creating a strong and talented
workforce representative of the values the United States is founded on."
Through on-boarding support for veterans and their families,
Whirlpool ensures that the transition from military service to
civilian life isn't shouldered alone. As part of the company's
mentoring program, veterans and mentors help new hires make the
transition to new positions and progress to executive leadership.
Members support and recognize veteran colleagues, give back through
service and support community events.
In 2013, the Whirlpool Corporation Veterans Association became
the official appliance sponsor of Homes for Our Troops (HFOT), a
U.S. non-profit organization that assists veterans who were
severely injured in combat. Since 2004, HFOT has handed over the
keys for nearly 140 mortgage-free home build projects. For the next
three years, new homes will include a full suite of new Whirlpool
major appliances and KitchenAid countertop appliances.
About Whirlpool
Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation is the world's leading global manufacturer
and marketer of major home appliances, with annual sales of
approximately $19 billion in 2013,
69,000 employees, and 59 manufacturing and technology research
centers around the world. The company markets Whirlpool, Maytag,
KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, Bauknecht and
other major brand names. We earn the trust of consumers in nearly
every country by focusing on what matters most. Additional
information about the company can be found at
http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com
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