Buller Group’s Emily King Recognized as a Champion in Workplace Diversity

King Described as the “Trendsetter” in Veteran Transition

HERNDON, Va., February 23, 2012 – Buller Group Vice President of Military Transitions Emily King has been named the individual recipient of the 2012 Winds of Change Diversity Award by The Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity. The Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity is the nation’s leading conference on diversity and inclusion, designed for professionals who manage a diverse workforce, are responsible for diversity within their organization or work with a multicultural clientele.

The Diversity Awards are given to individuals or organizations that show exemplary effort in addressing workplace diversity issues. The Forum wrote, “King’s passion for veterans and the challenges they face as they return home and to work is palpable and she is clearly the trendsetter for introducing companies and organizations to this pressing issue.”

“With over one million men and women transitioning out of the military, it is our duty to help the nation deliver on its promise to employ veterans,” said Rob Buller, CEO and Founder of The Buller Group. “It is crucial that companies have a resource like Emily King and The Buller Group, helping them to develop strategic recruitment and retention plans for today’s most employable workforce.”

Buller Group Military Transitions is the leading resource for helping private sector companies develop recruiting strategies and programs focused on military veterans. Emily King is a nationally recognized expert in the transition of military veterans to the civilian workforce. She is the author of the first ever guide for civilian organizations, “Field Tested: Recruiting, Managing & Retaining Veterans” (AMACOM 2012), and sits on the board of advisors for the G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Employers Top 100. Ms. King is a highly sought after speaker who has been featured in segments on CNN, NPR and WJLA’s “Capital Insider” program.

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