Veterans really know how to get things done.
On Veterans Day, Cushman & Wakefield, a prominent real estate firm, announced plans to bring on an additional 600 veterans and reservists next year. The CEO emphasized that veterans are essential for driving the company’s success.
“These individuals excel in their roles and will positively influence the company’s culture and, ultimately, its profits,” Bruce Mosler, the global brokerage chairman, shared with the Post.
“The notion here is not to hire veterans out of charity but because they enhance our company’s performance, enrich our culture, and can naturally progress to leadership positions within our teams.”
Mosler, who leads the Veterans Initiatives Program at Cushman & Wakefield, noted that the company already employs over 1,450 veterans across the U.S.
The firm operates in global commercial real estate, employing veterans in areas like property management, facilities, construction, and operations.
Additionally, it was announced that Cushman & Wakefield ranked sixth on this year’s list of Top 10 Military-Friendly Employers, marking the fourth consecutive year they have been recognized.
Mosler, who also serves as co-chair of the Intrepid Museum, mentioned that this initiative started about 12 years ago with a collaborative goal to increase veteran hiring before individual companies developed their own programs.
Cushman & Wakefield acts as a mentor to other businesses, helping them identify veterans’ strong skills and align them with suitable job opportunities.
He underlined that the abilities veterans gain while serving are highly applicable in civilian careers. In fact, he believes that employment opportunities will keep expanding since military members possess experiences and qualities that often surpass those of many recent college graduates.
“Veterans have valuable skills that just need the right guidance to be effectively utilized. That’s why our program focuses on mentorship to ensure they find the most fitting roles,” he added.
