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The institute also earned designations for Military Friendly® Spouse Employer and Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — RTI International, a nonprofit research institute, has earned the 2023 Military Friendly® Employer gold designation, the Military Friendly® Spouse Employer recognition and secured a top spot on the Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program list.
Military Friendly® status recognizes an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community.
“As a company headquartered in the state of North Carolina, which has a large military presence, we know that Veterans possess a unique set of skills, experiences, and leadership qualities,” said Bucky Fairfax, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at RTI International. “Our continued success depends on the diverse array of talent, experiences and backgrounds of our employees. Hiring Veterans and their spouses is one notable way we embrace our focus and commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in our community.”
Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over a thousand companies participated in the survey.
Methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Applicant, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion & Advancement of Veterans and military employees.
“Companies earning the Military Friendly Employers® designation elevate the standard for military programs globally; they have invested in substantive programs that promote positive outcomes for service members, military spouses, and Veterans within their organizations,” said Kayla Lopez, Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®. “For these employers, hiring military is more than just the right thing to do; it's a standard that makes good business sense.”
The Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program list identifies companies that demonstrate their commitment to the Veteran community by the extent to which they include Veteran-owned businesses in their supplier diversity programs. RTI ranked seventh in the government and nonprofit category.
RTI is one of 13 nonprofits to receive the gold designation and showcased in the December issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.
About Military Friendly® Employers
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 1,700 organizations compete annually for Military Friendly® designation. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, Veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/
About VIQTORY
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service disabled, Veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its owned assets such as Military Spouse Magazine®, G.I. Jobs ® and Military Friendly ® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.Viqtory.com
About RTI International
RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach — one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities and businesses around the world. For more information, visit www.rti.org.
