RTI has received the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer gold designation. Military Friendly® Employers provide organizational programs, policies and opportunities that promote intellectual, cultural, and occupational diversity for military talent, and help veterans and other members of the military community make the transition to employment in the civilian world.
"We are honored to be recognized again as a Military Friendly® Employer, validating our ongoing efforts to create a supportive and inclusive environment for our military-affiliated colleagues at RTI," said Bucky Fairfax, executive vice president, chief human resources officer. "Our veterans and military community members bring unique perspectives, skills and experience to our organization, work and the communities we serve. We are committed to providing our military-affiliated colleagues with meaningful, fulfilling career opportunities and employee experience."
To determine the gold designation, Military Friendly® rated RTI’s work in the following six areas deemed critical to helping veterans thrive:
- Career opportunity and advancement
- Culture and commitment
- Hiring and onboarding
- Military employee policies and compliance
- Military employee support and retention
- Recruiting and sourcing
“Organizations earning the Military Friendly® Employers designation have wholeheartedly invested in comprehensive and impactful initiatives that bring about positive, life-changing results for our valued service members, dedicated military spouses and esteemed veterans within their ranks,” said Kayla Lopez, senior director of military partnerships at Military Friendly®. “We salute these exemplary employers who raise the bar and understand that hiring military personnel is not merely an act of goodwill but a testament to a standard that truly embodies sound business wisdom. Their steadfast commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects their compassion but also underscores their business acumen."
About Military Friendly ® Employers:
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefits for the military community. Over 2,100 organizations compete for Military Friendly® designation annually. Military Friendly® ratings are owned by Viqtory, Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business. Viqtory is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or the federal government. Results are produced via a rules-based algorithm. The data-driven Military Friendly® lists and methodology can be found at https://www.militaryfriendly.com/mfcguide/