Eastman named a ‘4 Star Employer' at VETS Indexes Employer Awards
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Eastman has been named a '4 Star Employer' at the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards, highlighting the company's dedication to providing quality employment to area veterans.
A release from Eastman said the annual awards recognize companies' commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting U.S. military veterans as well as the military-connected community.
'We are honored to be recognized once again for our support of U.S. military veterans, guard members and reservists,' said Travis Smith, Executive Vice President and executive sponsor for EVETS, Eastman's veterans resource group. 'The training they receive through their military service is invaluable to Eastman and contributes to our ongoing success.'
VETS Indexes is a leading voice for veteran employment issues in the country, according to the release. A total of 349 organizations submitted surveys for a chance to be honored at the VETS Indexes Employer Awards this year.
VETS Indexes honored 294 of those organizations with awards for 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer and Recognized Employer.
'Eastman has demonstrated exceptional support for veterans and the military-connected community, earning the organization one of the most prestigious awards possible in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program,' said George Altman, president of VETS Indexes. 'Even as more organizations than ever before are recognizing the uniquely valuable skills that veterans bring as employees, the efforts of Eastman to recruit, retain, develop, and support those who served, as well as their families, stand out from the pack. Eastman is among the very best veteran employers, and its program can serve as a model for others.'
Participating organizations included companies that range from small to large, government agencies and departments, non-profit groups, colleges and universities.
The in-depth survey analyzes companies' policies, practices and outcomes in the following five categories:
Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
Veteran employee development and retention
Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
Military spouse/family support
VETS acknowledges organizations that 'demonstrate commitment to employees who are veterans, National Guard and reserve members and military spouses,' the release states.
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