Valtech Ukraine Receives Veteran Friendly Award from Veteran Hub

As part of the “Practice” project, the non-governmental organization Veteran Hub has awarded the IT company Valtech Ukraine with the Veteran Friendly Award. This accolade recognizes companies that actively contribute to fostering a veteran-friendly employment culture and integrating veterans into the workforce.

Reintegrating veterans into civilian life is a crucial part of their adaptation process, and we proudly include them in our team, providing support and opportunities for professional development. Before the full-scale invasion, Valtech Ukraine had two veterans among its consultants. At the beginning of our collaboration with Veteran Hub, five were serving in the Armed Forces or other formations, and by the time the award was presented, the number had grown to ten,

the company representatives say.

To receive the award, Valtech Ukraine underwent monitoring and evaluation using the “Secret Client” method and confirmed the presence of four signs of a veteran-friendly company:

• Active Recruitment: Valtech Ukraine promotes a veteran-friendly culture and openness to hiring through its platforms and job websites. The company states, “We are also open to hiring more veterans and internally displaced persons.”
• Respect for Veteran Experience: Involving veterans in creating adaptation programs and maintaining communication with the families of service members. Specifically, Valtech Ukraine has established a support community for colleagues’ families, with a dedicated specialist handling veteran-related matters.
• Workplace Adaptation: Creating comfortable conditions for veterans, including special chairs and equipment for work during blackouts, and, thanks to the home office support program, veteran colleagues can create a comfortable workspace at home.
• Ukrainian Stance and Employee Care: The company maintains contact with mobilized employees through event digests and provides legal and psychological support as part of an extended benefits system.

Valtech Ukraine’s policy on supporting veterans is part of our long-term strategy. We have many ambitious plans. We intend to expand medical insurance for veterans and create more inclusive spaces depending on landlord possibilities. We are already studying and analyzing various positions and service roles in the Armed Forces for a better understanding of veterans’ skills and experience. We aim to train our team on how to integrate veterans into the team and work together as effectively and sustainably as possible,

the company emphasizes.