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In November, Edelman released its 2024 Veterans’ Well-Being Survey, which explores issues like mental health, employment prospects, and public perception of the veteran community. John D. Edelman, the company’s Managing Director of Global Engagement and Corporate Responsibility, joins a new episode of Warrior Money to highlight the disconnects between veterans attempting to enter the civilian workforce and the companies hoping to hire them.Yahoo Finance's Warrior Money, hosted by former Congressman Patrick Murphy and veteran investor Dan Kunze, is dedicated to uplifting the financial well-being of military veterans transitioning into civilian life. Each week, an array of guests—from everyday vets to high-ranking government officials—offer insight on successfully making the leap from service to business.Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected].00:35 - How a WWII veteran founded global communications firm Edelman02:38 - John D. Edelman's BLUF: What does corporate America need to know about veterans?04:20 - About Edelman's Veterans' Well-Being Survey05:00 - Viewing veterans as "strategic assets"09:04 - The decline of veterans' well-being after service11:20 - How veterans feel their skills are not well-utilized by employers12:35 - Why only 47% of veterans report "good" or "excellent" well-being15:45 - How companies can improve their veteran employment efforts16:50 - DOD SkillBridge18:35 - Veteran entrepreneurship: Why only 16% of vets start their own business21:38 - John D. Edelman takes the Warrior Q&A