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Cincinnati, OH, November 21, 2025
Staffmark Group Wins 2025 Best for Vets Award and Continues to Lead the Way in Veteran Hiring
Staffmark Group, a leading provider of workforce solutions across the United States, is proud to announce it has been named to the 2025 Best for Vets list, one of the nation’s most respected honors recognizing employers that demonstrate exceptional commitment to recruiting, supporting, and advancing veterans and military-connected talent.
The Best for Vets: Employers ranking, awarded annually by Military Times, recognizes 245 organizations following a rigorous review of veteran recruitment practices, onboarding, culture, retention, and support programs.
“At Staffmark Group, our mission starts with people, and the service and skill veterans bring to the workforce strengthen every team they join,” said Stacey Lane, CEO of Staffmark Group. “We are honored to receive this recognition from Military Times, and we remain committed to building career pathways that help veterans and military spouses thrive at every stage of their journey.”
Staffmark Group’s commitment to the military community is reflected in several key initiatives. The SMG Military Alliance Business Resource Group fosters community, mentorship, and connection for military-connected employees across all brands. Operation Hired expands this support by helping veterans translate their experience into meaningful civilian career opportunities.
The company also participates in the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, providing transitioning service members with hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for long-term success. Partnerships with organizations such as Blue Star Families deepen this impact by offering expanded resources, community engagement, and additional support for military families navigating career transitions.
These initiatives, paired with Staffmark Group’s broader focus on belonging and career growth, have strengthened the company’s ability to recruit, retain, and support military-connected talent nationwide.
“For more than a decade, Best for Vets has set the standard for corporate accountability in veteran employment,” said Jon Simkins, Executive Editor of Military Times and Sightline Media Group. “Every employer that makes this list is doing more than checking a box; they are actively building cultures that value service, skill, and leadership.”
Looking ahead, Staffmark Group will continue investing in programs, partnerships, and innovation that support veterans and their families to ensure they have access to the opportunities, community, and long-term career paths they .
The 2025 Best for Vets honor adds to Staffmark Group’s growing list of accolades in the veteran and military-support space. Most recently, the company earned the Military Friendly® Gold Level Employer designation and was ranked among the nation’s top Military Spouse Friendly® Employers. These achievements underscore Staffmark Group’s holistic approach to serving the military community—not only through hiring initiatives, but by supporting long-term career development, offering resources for military spouses, and strengthening families through community partnerships.
To read more about our veteran and military family initiatives and other recent recognitions, visit our full story here.
About Staffmark group
Staffmark Group is one of the largest staffing companies in the United States and is a portfolio company of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, a global leader in HR technology and business solutions that is transforming the world of work, with annual revenue of $23.62 billion*. For more than 55 years, Staffmark Group has delivered the industry’s widest range of tailored workforce solutions through its family of specialty brands, including Staffmark, Advantage xPO, Advantage Technical, Hunter Hamilton, and Digital People. Operating across a network of over 400 branches and 250 onsite locations, Staffmark Group places over 175,000 talented individuals annually.
* The USD equivalent of Recruit Holdings’ FY2023 consolidated revenue of ¥3.41 trillion, calculated using the average exchange rate of 144.59 JPY/USD for FY2023.
About RGF STAFFING
RGF Staffing is a leading global HR services provider with activities in Asia Pacific, Europe, Japan, and North America. Every day more than 300,000 people work for businesses and institutions via the RGF Staffing network. RGF Staffing is part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. For further information, please visit www.rgfstaffing.com.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Amy Carter
Senior Director of Corporate Communications
Phone: 501.235.1221
Email: amy.carter@staffmarkgroup.com