Document Type
Dissertation
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration
Major
Business Administration
Date of Defense
10-11-2024
Graduate Advisor
Brandon Ofem, Ph.D., Chairperson
Committee
John Meriac, Ph.D.
Matthew Taylor, Ph.D.
Abstract
Tailored HR strategies play an important role for veterans with disabilities (VWD) as they transition from the military to civilian employment by enhancing their job satisfaction and improving their retention. The literature review helped identify the challenges VWD face during their transition, such as health or mental health problems, cultural adjustment difficulties, and onboarding that is not inclusive. The primary research objective of the study was to determine effective HR strategies to improve the onboarding process for VWD, increase their job satisfaction, and grow their retention rates. Qualitative methods enabled the capturing of data from in-depth interviews with 31 former military personnel. Thematic analysis was employed to identify central themes and patterns in the data. The findings of this study offer techniques to support VWD, like inclusive onboarding, skill development, and mentoring. Tailoring HR strategies in these ways promotes a more inclusive work environment by capitalizing on the strengths of VWD, which leads to enhanced employee productivity and engagement. The findings also contribute to the development of empirically driven HR practices and policies, promoting a shift toward more accommodative and supportive employment strategies. The findings of the study underline the importance of organizations implementing comprehensive HR strategies that can lead VWD to be more integrated into the civilian workforce and, hence, promote overall effectiveness within organizations and increase their employees well-being.
Recommended Citation
Newsom, Brian, "Hearing Their Stories: Tailoring Human Resources Strategies for Onboarding, Job Satisfaction, and Retention of Veterans with Disabilities in the Civilian Workforce" (2024). Dissertations. 1490.
https://irl.umsl.edu/dissertation/1490
