Military Friendly Employers Survey Taker Guide


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Understanding the Survey

Every institution dedicates itself to the military and veteran community when they participate in the Military Friendly® Companies Survey. We are here to help. Below are resources and answers to the questions you have, so we can work together towards making every institution in America is Better for Veterans.

Timeline

The expanded timeline that includes designation release dates and future survey openings

2025 MFC

Registration Date

DATES

Registration Opens 3/1/2024 Survey Links Open 3/27/2024
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2025 MFC DEADLINES

Links sent out 3/21/2023

The submission deadline to qualify for "Top Ten Awards" awards is 8/6/2024. You may still apply for MFE designation after that date but will not be selected for "Top Ten" awards if your submission is after 8/6/2024. Rolling Deadlines: Oct 29th and Feb 21st
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More details around survey timelines and late submissions.

ALL COMPANIES wanting to compete for awards and be included in the November press release should have there submissions in before Aug 6th. 

Surveys can still be submitted after the Aug 6th deadline. Any survey submitted after the August 6th deadline will not be able to receive TOP TEN Awards. If you would like your company listed in the December Issue of GIJOBS “Annual Guide to Military Friendly Employers” Your survey must be in by Aug 6th. No extensions will be offered for the Top Ten awards.  

Methodology

Get a deep dive into the methodology of Military Friendly and why it sets the industry standard.

Organizations must successfully complete the Military Friendly® Employers portion of the Military Friendly® Companies survey to verify that they meet at least three of the following benchmarks:

  1. New Hire Retention Rate for Veterans is greater than 50%.
  2. New Hire Retention for Veterans is higher than for Non-Military Employees.
  3. New Hire Retention Rate for Guard & Reserve Employees is greater than 50%.
  4. New Hire Retention for Veterans is higher than for Non-Military Employees.
  5. Military Employee Turnover is lower than for Non-Military Employees.
  6. Military Employee Turnover is less than 20%.
  7. Promotions and Advancements of Military Employees is higher than for Non-Military Employees.
  8. Percent of Military Applicants selected is higher than for Non-Military Applicants selected.
  9. Guard and Reserve policies exceed federal requirements.
  10. Encourages veterans and service members to self-identify through means that go beyond a survey or a voluntary self-id form.

Additionally, we use public data sources in our assessment. Companies are negatively scored or may be disqualified if the company was found in violation of veteran protections within the past 12 months:

  • Company has an outstanding claim(s) case or violation under investigation by the US Departments of Labor or Defense, or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • Company has been debarred from participation in federal contracting.

Awards & Categories

Understand the Top 10, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, the Categorical breakdowns, and more.

Understanding the various awards and categories that classify companies.
The categories for the  Military Friendly® Companies survey is as follows:

  • Over $5 Billion
  • $1 Billion to $5 Billion
  • $500 Million to $1 Billion
  • Government/Non-Profit
  • Less than $500 Million

Last Years Survey PDF

Did your company take the survey last year? Need a copy of your responses, Click below. 

Need Your Awards Notice?

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Click below to download a PDF of the survey. At this time due the survey is only provided in PDF Format.

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Press Release Boilerplate

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Reserve Next Years Survey

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Order Plaques

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Profile Needs

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General Support

Survey questions, help, assistance, logos, press releases, and more.

Logos

Get your Military Friendly® Employers Logos here.



Logo Usage and Guidelines

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Request Historical Records

Request your companies past and current designations.

Check out the full current awards list

Help with Survey Questions

Hover over one of the four Military Friendly® Company Survey Help Guides and click the button to get support on individual survey questions. 

Military Friendly® Employer Survey Help Guide

Military Friendly® Employer Survey Help Guide

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Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Survey Help Guide

Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Survey Help Guide

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Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program Survey Help Guide

Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program Survey Help Guide

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Military Friendly® Brands Survey Help Guide

Military Friendly® Brands Survey Help Guide

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