Veterans are a valuable and often overlooked talent pipeline in manufacturing. Yet, when it comes to hiring strategic thinkers that are focused on taking action on completing a plan, veterans oftentimes know how to get things done. In this episode, Bobby Cain, CIO of Schneider Electric North America, shares insights on veteran hiring, workforce development, and building inclusive corporate cultures. Discover practical strategies for leveraging military skills in the corporate world and how Schneider Electric is leading the way in veteran support initiatives. If you are interested in tapping into this talent pool for driven leaders, this episode is packed with Bobby's tips on growing your veteran workforce.

In This Episode:

-00:00: Introduction to Workforce 4.0

-00:30: Welcoming Bobby Cain, CIO of Schneider Electric, To Workforce 4.0

-01:21: Bobby's Journey from Military Team Player to Corporate A Lister

-05:58: Highlighting Common Challenges For Veteran's Re-Entering Civillian Life

-08:38: A Company's Responsibilty For Intential Veteran Hiring Practices

-13:40: Schneider Electric's Veteran Hiring Initiative

-17:48: The Importance Of Creating A Supportive Environment For Veterans

-22:37: Tips On Giving Back To Your Employees Through Employee Resource Networks

-27:17: Closing Thoughts And Point of Contact Information

-28:50: Workforce 4.0 Outro

More About Bobby Cain:

Robert (Bobby) W. Cain was recently named as SVP and CIO for Schneider Electric North America. Prior to that he served as the VP Business Transformation North America. Since 2018, he has worked closely with the Schneider Electric North America executive leadership team to establish the transformation strategy in alignment with SE business priorities and manage the execution of deliverables and objectives by leveraging modern technology to expand margin, drive customer value and increase employee engagement. His high-performing team has delivered tremendous value to the business, seeing over $50M in the first two years with $100M planned over the life of the program. To learn more about Bobby, connect with him here.