by Kevin Bachman

I had the honor of representing employeescreenIQ at the 2008 Annual Employer Recognition Dinner in Columbus, Ohio Saturday night. We were chosen as one of the premier companies by The Ohio Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and I was proud to accept the award on behalf of all our military employees.

We received the “Chairman’s Above and Beyond Award” because our policies accomodating our National Guard and Reserve employees far exceed our legal obligations. Thousands of servicemen and women across the state nominated their employers for this award. 753 companies in all. This organization, over the course of several months, whittled those nominations down to 23 winners.

It was a proud, formal affair attended by about 300 people, complete with a military band and a flag presentation. Men and women in uniform sought me out (and other winners) to personally thank us for our efforts. To be honest, I was a little awstruck. Many in the audience have seen combat recently. Compared to the comittment and sacrifice of these soliders, our contributions seem so insignificant. But I was repeatedly told I was wrong. I saw how appreciative these officers were toward employers who made their lives and their families’ just a little easier. It made me recognize we can all contibute, even if we don’t wear a uniform.

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