Best for Vets: Employers 2012

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1 Page 1 of 15 Best for Vets: Employers 2012 This document contains respondents between 1 and 1 inclusive.

2 Page 2 of 15 Respondent 1 Submit date: Feb 20, 2012 Company information What company do you represent? Aon Corporation Are you filling out this survey on behalf of all of the company's divisions and/or subsidiaries? t applicable Please BRIEFLY describe what your company does. Aon Corporation is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human resource consulting and outsourcing with over 60,000 colleagues in more than 120 countries delivering value to clients every day. We help clients with a range of issues from managing risk associated with natural catastrophes, employee injuries and terrorism, to advising them on their pension and benefit plans, and how to attract and retain the best talent. This last point Where are your headquarters located? What is your company's website? applies to our commitment to helping America's veterans find meaningful employment. Aon Corporation, 200 E. Randolph St., Chicago, Il aon.com Please estimate your company's fiscal year 2011 revenue. (Enter your response as a numeral, such as "$20,000.") $ 12,000,000,000 About how many people do you employ? Section 1 of 4: Hiring and Recruiting

3 Page 3 of 15 Does your company specifically recruit U.S. military veterans? If so, what strategies does your company use to recruit veterans? Check all that apply. Attending military-specific job fairs Posting job openings on military-specific job boards Advertising in military-specific publications and websites Maintaining an employment website directed at veterans Contracting recruiters that specialize in veterans hiring Developing relationships with local veterans employment representatives Developing relationships with local Guard and Reserve units Developing relationships with the military Transition Assistance Program Developing relationships with student veterans groups and/or colleges Developing relationships with professional military associations Developing relationships with veterans service organizations Recruiting through current veteran employees Participating in the Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces Participating in Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Participating in the Army Partnership for Youth Success program Founded and Sponsor Wounded Warrior Job Fairs Across the United States How many military job fairs did your company attend in fiscal 2011? 1 to to to to to 50 More than

4 Page 4 of 15 Does your company have full-time employees who work specifically on veterans recruitment at least 50 percent of the time? If so, how many? Number 2 How many of those employees are veterans themselves? Number 1 Do recruiters, hiring managers or supervisors receive any training in military culture, structure or career paths? If so, who receives this training? Check all that apply. All recruiters Some recruiters All hiring managers Some hiring managers All supervisors Some supervisors Some senior executives How often? Regularly Once Annually Biannually Quarterly

5 Page 5 of 15 How do you give veterans extra help during your hiring process? Check all that apply. All veterans applications are marked and/or tracked as veterans All veterans are given contact information for staff members who work specifically with veterans All veterans are contacted directly by staff members who work specifically with veterans We do not give veterans special consideration in hiring What percentage of your recruiting budget for the last complete fiscal year was dedicated to recruiting U.S. military veterans? Zero percent 1 to 10 percent 11 to 20 percent 21 to 30 percent 31 to 40 percent More than 40 percent Do not know Do not disclose How many new hires did your company make in the U.S. in fiscal 2011? Number Do not know Do not disclose How many of those new hires identified themselves as military veterans? Number Do not know Do not disclose

6 Page 6 of 15 Did half or more than half of all veteran hires in fiscal year 2011 receive a signing bonus? How many of those new hires identified themselves as disabled military veterans? Number Do not know Do not disclose Aon's Crisis Operations Center is staffed entirely with Veterans (currently 17), of which 7 of these Veterans are alumni of the Wounded Warrior Project. We work with "Warriors to Work" coordinatorsto help us identify qualified disabled veterans for open positions. Does your company dedicate any effort and resources specifically to hiring disabled veterans? If so, what strategies does your company use? Check all that apply. Assigning staff specifically to recruit and/or work with disabled vets Working with Defense Department and/or VA entities responsible for disabled vets Working with veterans service organizations dedicated to disabled vets Attending job fairs specifically for disabled vets Providing job-search help specifically to disabled vets Providing skills training specifically to disabled vets Providing internships specifically for disabled vets All disabled veterans are assigned to and contacted by a Company recruiter and hiring manager, who is a veteran.

7 Page 7 of 15 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your company's recruitment and hiring of disabled veterans? 1) Aon is partnering with Prudential Insurance Company to sponsor a VETalent program in Chicago and other United States cities. The VETalent initiative puts veterans through a 6-12 month classroom and on the job training program and then employs these individuals at the completion of the training period. 2) Aon is a charity partner for the 2012 Marine Corps Marathon. Over 100 Aon sponsored runners will raise funds for the "Warriors to Work" program to assist disabled veterans from the Wounded Warrior project to find meaningful employment. 3) Cornerstone, an Aon business unit, partners with veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses across the US to obtain new clients, resulting in increased growth opportunities for these veteran-owned firms. 4) Aon has joined rthrop Grumman's "Operation Impact" as a member of their Network of Champions, which includes over 60 other companies who are committed to assisting severely wounded service members and their families in finding career opportunities. 5) We participate in the White House's "Joining Forces" program in support of the private sector hiring and training 100,000 unemployed veterans and their spouses. 6) In the private sector, we fully support JP Morgan's "100,000 Jobs Mission" to hire 100,000 transitioning service members and veterans. 7) Aon is very fortunate to have General Richard B Myers serving as a member of Aon's Board of Directors. After serving over 40 years in the U.S. Air Force, General Myers became the 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2001 through Under General Myers' leadership, our most impactful initiative has been the establishment this past April of the WorldAware Crisis Operations Center in Chicago, staffed entirely by Veterans. The current staff of 17 includes 7 alumni from the Wounded Warrior Project. The General Richard B Myers Crisis Operations Center was named for this American hero in honor of all the outstanding contributions that General Myers has made to our Country. Is your company a member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) and/or Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP)?, we participate in MSEP, we participate in ASEP, neither. Does your company have any other hiring programs for active-duty military spouses? If so, please describe the program. Veterans' Spouses are invited and encouraged to attend and actively participate in all of Aon's Military recruiting efforts. Does your company pay relocation expenses for new hires?

8 Page 8 of 15 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your company's recruitment and hiring of military veterans? 1) Aon is the founder and sponsor of the "Aon Salute to America's Wounded Warriors" events that bring Veterans and their spouses together with local employers in order to provide them with meaningful employment opportunities. These events are held throughout the United States in cities close to large populations of unemployed veterans. 2) We are working with Dan McCaffery, Chairman and CEO of McCaffery Interests, who will provide low cost, fully accessible living accommodations in Downtown Chicago to bring disabled Veterans closer to corporate job opportunities. 3) We were a sponsor and keynote speaker for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce "Hire Our Heroes" event in Chicago and have provided speakers for many corporate events advocating for increased employment opportunities for veterans and their spouses. 4) Aon has an Employee Referral Program that pays Aon veterans $2,000 if they successfully refer other veterans or their spouses for employment at our firm. 5) In addition, supported by a grant from the McCormick Foundation, we will be partnering with 3 national veterans support groups in February to host veterans focus groups. These focus groups of Chicagoland employers and community stakeholders will assist women veterans in overcoming personal and professional challenges in order to find meaning employment. 6) Our goals for sponsoring and leading these initiatives is two-fold, to hire great Veteran talent and to serve as a role model for other corporations and firms to increase their hiring initiatives for Veterans and their spouses. Section 2 of 4: Corporate culture Approximately what percentage of your current U.S. employees have identified themselves as veterans? If you don't track or don't disclose this number, please leave the question blank. 5 % Approximately what percentage of your company's executive-level employees have identified themselves as veterans? If you don't track or don't disclose this number, leave this question blank. 5 % Does your company's orientation and/or onboarding process include any elements specifically for military veterans? If so, please describe them. Our dedicated recruiters, Director of Human Resources and business unit leadership teams assist and actively support veterans with their adaptation into the private sector. This is an ongoing initiative that assists and supports our veteran hires by giving them an understanding of our corporate culture and how to successfully navigate through it. In addition, if issues, personal or professional, develop during the transition into the private sector, professional assistance and support is available through Aon's Employee Assistance Program. Does your company have any training programs exclusively or primarily for veterans?

9 If so, please describe them. Aon works closely with outplacement firm, Lee Hecht Harrison, to assist Veterans, candidates and current colleagues, to assist them with identifying and applying skills and experience from the military to potential opportunities in the private sector. We regularly provide workshops for Veterans Groups entitled "Effective Resume Writing", "Power Networking" and "Conducting a Successful Job Search". In addition, Leadership and Management training is available to all veterans employed at Aon. We also have a dedicated training program for all veterans in the Aon Crisis Operations Center. This formal segment of training lasts for 3-6 months, focusing on the proficient use of the Global Tracking Systems and effective management of client relationships and requests. After this initial period, there are regular technical and leadership training programs available to ensure that these individuals are prepared to advance their careers within the firm. Does your company provide veterans mentoring from more senior employees? If your company has an employee affinity or resource group specifically for veterans and/or reservists, which of the following services does it provide? Check all that apply. Maintains a listserv to communicate veteran- and reservist-related news and information Maintains a website or intranet site for communication and networking among veterans/reservists Holds regular social and/or networking events for veterans/reservists Organizes military-related service projects Offers orientation help for new veteran/reservist hires Facilitates mentorship opportunities between veterans/reservists We do not have an affinity or resource group The Veterans Resource Group works with Aon's recruiting and leadership teams to recruit, develop and retain veterans, with a focus on disabled veterans and their spouses. Does your company do anything else to connect veteran employees with each other? Aon is an active supporter and participant in the American Corporate Partners mentoring program for veterans. Aon mentors often network with each other to address specific and unique needs of their proteges (mentees). In April 2012, Aon will host a networking session for all of American Corporate Partners' Chicagoland proteges to assist these individuals and their colleagues in networking with area employers. In addition, we make every effort to assist all veteran colleagues with each other and with other "centers of influence" within our firm. Our Veterans Resource Group provides mentors for all Veteran colleagues who would like this additional support. Does your company have any apprenticeships or on-the-job training programs that are eligible for GI Bill funding? Page 9 of 15

10 Page 10 of 15 Does your company accept military experience in lieu of technical certification in any fields? Does your company observe Veterans Day? If so, check all that apply. Paid holiday for all or most employees Paid holiday for veteran/reservist employees Ceremony or event to recognize veteran/reservist employees recognition for veteran/reservist employees Aon offers four floating personal holidays annually. Most employees choose to observe Veterans Day using one of these days. Is your company involved in any programs to prepare service members for civilian careers? If so, how is your company involved? Check all that apply. Assisting with classes/workshops organized by the military Transition Assistance Program or Army Career and Alumni Program Assisting with classes/workshops organized by veterans service organizations Participating in the Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellows Program Participating in the American Corporate Partners program Our Company's resources are available to any Veteran or Veterans organizations for training, development or mentoring of Veterans to prepare them to obtain meaningful employment. Is your company involved in any efforts/programs to promote the hiring of veterans in the business community?

11 Page 11 of 15 If so, please describe your company's involvement. In 2011, we were honored and humbled to be named a Gold Award winner in the Military Times EDGE magazine's Best for Vets: Employers. As a result of this recognition, many corporate clients and business partners have contacted us in order to replicate the many successes that we have achieved with our veterans initiatives. We regularly receive requests to assist other companies and organizations with sourcing veteran candidates for open positions. In addition, over 200 employers from across the Country have attended our "Aon Salute to America's Wounded Warriors" events, resulting in firms like United Airlines, BNY Mellon, the American Bar Association, the NYSE and others initiating active recruiting initiatives focused on veterans and their spouses. As mentioned earlier, one of our main goals in all of our veterans employment initiatives is to serve as a role model for other corporations and firms in order to increase their hiring initiatives for Veterans and their spouses as well. What accomodations does your company make for employees who are military spouses? Check all that apply. : Allow them to work off-site Provide transfer to another company branch if their spouse is transferred ne Aon honors all requests for reasonable accomodations. Is your company involved in any other military or veterans' causes or organizations? If so, please list the organizations and describe the nature of the company's involvement. U.S. Chamber of Commerce "Hire Our Heroes" - Chicago Keynote Speaker and Sponsor; Aon Crisis Operations Center - Sponsor and Founder; Marine Corp Marathon Charity Partner raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Project and other Veterans initiatives; Aon Salute to America's Wounded Warriors - Founder and Sponsor (including sponsorship of the Wounded Warrior Courage Awards Benefit Dinner); Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago - Military Sports Camp Sponsor; Illinois Patriot Education Fund, sponsor and Leadership Board member, providing educational assistance to the children and spouses of disabled or deceased Veterans; Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Snowmass - Gold Corporate Sponsor. Section 3 of 4: Reserve policies Has your company signed a Statement of Support with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, the Defense Department agency that promotes cooperation between reservists and civilian employers?

12 Page 12 of 15 Has your company received any awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve? Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your company's involvement in ESGR? Does your company have any policies to accommodate or support reservists fulfilling their reserve duty -- typically one weekend a month plus two weeks a year? What best describes your company's pay for reservists fulfilling their normal reserve obligations? Their full civilian pay while receiving their military pay The full difference between their civilian pay and their military pay A percentage of the difference between their civilian pay and their military pay A combination of full and differential pay The reservist is not paid by the company during annual training Is there any limit on how long reservists receive pay while attending training? Exclude vacation time. : Limit Less than two weeks Two weeks Three weeks One month More than one month Please describe any other policies you have to accomodate reservists' regular commitments. N/A N/A

13 Page 13 of 15 Does your company have any policies to accommodate or support reservists called to active duty? If so, what best describes them? Check all that apply. Pay Benefits Social support ne of the above What best describes your company's pay for eligible activated reservists? Their full civilian pay, while receiving their military pay The full difference between their civilian pay and their military pay A percentage of the difference between their civilian pay and their military pay A combination of full and differential pay Is there any limit on how long activated reservists receive company pay? Again, exclude vacation time. One month or less Six months One year Two years Five years Unlimited limit: Are reservists who volunteer for active duty eligible for continued pay? Are there any other restrictions on who is eligible for continued pay? Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your company's pay policy for activated reservists? N/A

14 Page 14 of 15 What benefits does your company offer activated reservists? Check all that apply. Medical insurance Life insurance Promotion opportunities Pay raises Profit sharing Retirement fund contributions Sick days Vacation day accrual Does the medical insurance cover dependents? Is there any time limit on medical coverage? limit Limit: 5 years Does the life insurance cover dependents? Is there any time limit on life insurance coverage? limit Limit: 5 years Are reservists who volunteer for active duty eligible for these continued benefits? Are there any other restrictions on who is eligible for continued benefits?

15 Page 15 of 15 Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your benefits policy for activated reservists? N/A What kinds of support services does your company offer activated reservists and their families? Check all that apply. Financial assistance Contact with and personal support for the family Contact with and personal support for the service member Farewell and/or welcome home events Programs or policies to ease reintegration Paid time off before or after deployment (in addition to regular vacation days) Aon provides 4 personal days per year in addition to vacation, sick and holiday pay. Are reservists who volunteer for active duty eligible for these support services? Are there any other restrictions on who is eligible for these services? Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your support for activated/deployed reservists and their families? N/A Please check this box to confirm that you answered these questions accurately and to the best of your ability. I have answered these questions accurately and to the best of my ability. Click here to review your answers or print a copy for your records before submitting. Just be sure to return to this page and click "Submit." &copy 2011 Military Times EDGE Magazine