Recognizing the Value of Veterans in the American Workforce

0:00 Speaker 1 This week, it’s Veterans Week. What is today is Bruce Mosler, and he’s the Chairman of Global Brokerage for the Cushman & Wakefield. And in addition to that, he takes care of the military veterans programs at Cushman & Wakefield. So you, Bruce Mosler, a friend of mine forever, you have been fully committed to veterans. You’ve been fully committed to our military.

0:25 And how do you feel this week? We’re celebrating our veterans. We’re celebrating our Medal of Honor recipients. You tell us.

0:37 Speaker 2 John, I feel as I do for every Veterans Day, excepting I’m reminded that it is the 250th anniversary of the birth of this great nation. So there’s some very special moments that go with that. And I’m also reminded it’s the 25th anniversary of the attacks on America. this great city, the worst ever attack on American soil. And

1:01 I’m reminded of the fact that it is always the half of the 1% that defend our freedoms, protect our values, and keep this country moving forward and allow us the privilege of living in a free and open society. So I am a grateful person on Veterans Day.

1:24 Speaker 1 It is a special day. All these, uh, uh, young, mostly young people that have, uh, a lot of them committed the ultimate sacrifice to make sure our country celebrates 250 years. And, um, I know, uh, Bruce Mosler, I see you get very emotional about it sometimes, uh, and a lot more times and, uh, uh, than we can

1:51 talk about. Um, You also are, aren’t you involved as co-chairman of the Intrepid?

1:59 Speaker 2 Yes, sir, I am. And again, John, I’m very proud of the fact that at Intrepid that we give back to our community. We have one of the most advanced STEM education programs for the underserved community in this city.

2:16 We make visits to the Intrepid. free for our veterans and for those that can’t come, we have virtual visits for them. We cater to the people that at the end of the day make the difference in preserving our freedoms.

2:31 And I’ll just say this, John. Veterans Day is not something that we should just simply say thank you to those that serve. Veterans Day should be the launch pad for hiring our veterans across the board in our businesses and in a more significant way than we have, and we’ve made great strides. But at the end of the day, John,

2:54 the veteran community brings unique talent to any business. They’re leaders. When you talk about their skills in terms of those young men and women who can manage a nuclear power plant on an aircraft carrier are very capable. of managing real estate portfolios, other portfolios, project management skills, facility management skills.

3:17 These are super talented people that not only bring great skill sets, but great leadership. And there’s no business in this country that does not need leadership and mentorship.

3:29 Speaker 1 Bruce Mosley, I agree with you 110%. If you trust these people to fix airplanes and to fix nuclear– I guess, machinery involved with the aircraft carriers and submarines, then they’re responsible individuals.

3:50 Speaker 2 100 percent, Sean. And by the way, let’s remember, we have significant labor shortages in the skilled trades. So when it comes to technical professions, veterans represent a very important part in an underutilized talent pool. So we need to get to work in making sure that we accelerate the job hiring of our veterans, provide incentives to firms that

4:17 do the right thing. And again, I want to be clear, as I say to you often, John, because you and I discuss the importance of these young men and women all the time. I want to emphasize the fact that that these people, you’re not going to hire them for charitable purposes. You’re hiring them because they’re going to improve

4:32 your company’s performance, raise the bar on the culture, and in the end, improve your profitability. It is very important to understand these people don’t want, don’t need any charitable or handouts. They want to make a difference in your firm and, frankly, arrive at the next level in their career now that they have served their country.

4:56 Speaker 1 I agree 100 percent. Bruce Mosler, thank you for, I guess, helping our veterans and enabling our veterans find new positions in life. And thank you for everything you do. And God bless you and God bless America.

5:14 Speaker 2 John, thank you for everything you do. You are one of the great patriots. God bless you. And as you said, God bless this great nation.