Valuing Our Veterans

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Since World War I, companies within Transformco® have been proud supporters of America’s military and those who have served. Fast-forward nearly 100 years, and our commitment to our veteran associates and their families is as strong as ever.

Sears® and Kmart® are Patriot Award recipients from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), proud partners of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and coalition members of the Veteran Jobs Mission.

Military Benefits

Along with our comprehensive benefits program, military servicemen and women also have additional benefits. The most notable is our military Pay Differential and Benefits Continuation program. In September 2004, we extended our military pay differential (fills the gap between military pay and employer pay) and benefits continuation to 60 months for eligible employees called to duty in the Reserves or National Guard. Serving your country shouldn't come with a pay cut, and we'll make sure it doesn't.

Military Pay Differential & Benefits Continuation

While deployed, eligible employees can:

Continue participating in our life insurance, medical and dental programs.
Receive annual merit pay increases, incentive pay.

We hold a comparable position for deployed employees for up to five years. We have encouraged and supported employees serving in the armed forces for decades.

Records indicate that we have provided support to employees serving in the military since 1916.
Our pay differential was first instituted in 1990 for Operation Desert Shield-Storm.

Employer Support For The Guard & Reserve (ESGR) Statement Support

We signed a Five Star Statement of Support of the ESGR, publicly demonstrating support for employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

The five star level of support signifies that we:

Reviewed our human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Acts Law.
Promote training for managers and supervisors to effectively manage associates who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
Adopted polices and programs that are “Above & Beyond” what is required by the USERRA Law.
Serve as an advocate for associate service in the National Guard and Reserve and we help to promote the mission of ESGR

Our Veterans:

Empowering Our Veterans:

Through programs and partnerships, LinkedIn is committed to arming service members and veterans with resources and networks that will help advance their careers.

Free 1-year Premium subscription

If you're an active service member or veteran of the U.S. military, we are offering you a 1-year free Premium Career subscription. This premium subscription will help you get noticed by recruiters, build out your network, stay in the know on new jobs that fit with your skills, and easily apply for new opportunities. In addition, we are offering a free year of unlimited access to over 10,000 courses in business, creative, and technology skills, all taught by industry experts through our LinkedIn Learning platform.

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To support you as you pursue new career opportunities, we’ve built a 1-hour tutorial on how to make the most of LinkedIn. Through this tutorial, you'll learn how to create and optimize your LinkedIn profile so that recruiters can find you, get tips on how to build a professional network that supports your career goals, and learn how to leverage LinkedIn so that you can find the career that best suits your interests.

Watch the LinkedIn for Veterans tutorial

Discover what's next

Finding your purpose after leaving military can be a challenging task, as it may take some time to explore your strengths and determine the best next step in your career. This course shares stories of veterans and coaches you through the process of re-imagining yourself as a civilian professional.

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Transition to Civilian Employment

Transitioning from military service to civilian employment can be a challenging process full of uncertainty. Get the skills necessary to envision a new career, plot a transition plan, translate your experience, network into opportunity, and excel in your new role. Sign up for our free Premium offer to take advantage of this resource.

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Transition to Student Life

Making the most of your military education benefits can catapult you ahead in your post-service career to a broad range of opportunities. Get the skills to gain admission to schools, excel as a new student on campus, and use your education to establish an exciting career. Sign up for our free Premium offer to take advantage of this resource.

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