VyStar Credit Union has been named a 2023 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer by VIQTORY, becoming the only credit union headquartered in Florida to earn those recognitions. VyStar was recognized as a Bronze-level Military Friendly® Employer.
“Our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we are constantly looking for the best ways to support them,” said VyStar Chief Human Resources Officer Kawanza Humphrey. “As a credit union founded at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in 1952, being an advocate for the military community is one of the many ways we stay true to our roots. We are proud to receive these designations, as they will help us continue to attract, develop and retain top talent in service of our members and our communities.”
Some of the factors that were considered for the recognition include public data and responses to a proprietary survey. Over a thousand companies participated in the 2023 Military Friendly® survey.
VyStar connects regularly with military personnel and their spouses at job fairs and career workshops while also hiring employees who are referred from military partners like Florida Employee Support Program, Career Source and more. VyStar employee benefits for military members include:
Military-focused Employee Resource Group: VyStar Employees That Served (VETS) is a resource group for VyStar employees to assist in professional development and networking, support employee and community engagement and provide outreach to the veteran community. VETS has about 85 members who actively participate in meetings, community events and more.
Flexible Benefits: VyStar offers a robust benefits package available to all employees, including our military heroes. These individuals can choose from several benefit offerings that may best fit their needs. Additionally, there are special annual paid time off programs that provide Military Leave at 15 days paid time off for military training purposes as well as Paid Family Care Leave, which provides up to 10 days paid time off to help relieve family pressures when their immediate family member is called to active military service abroad.
Community Impact: All VyStar employees are offered paid time off each year to volunteer in the community in support of the credit union’s core value to Lead by Example. VyStar partners with military-themed organizations for financial support and employee volunteer opportunities.
VyStar will be showcased in the 2023 Military Friendly® Employers in the December issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com.