Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

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    "excerpt": "Evergy receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor.\n\nVeterans comprise 11% of Evergy's workforce compared to national average of 5%.\n\nKANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 15, 2026) - Evergy's strong record for hiring and retaining military veterans earned the company the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award.\n\nThe U.S. Department of Labor recognizes employers for their dedication to hiring, supporting and retaining veterans with the Gold Medallion Award. Veterans comprise 11% of Evergy's workforce, compared to the national workforce average of 5%. Evergy also has an 80% retention rate among veteran employees.\n\nNot only does Evergy have an exceptional retention rate, but the company also has a Veterans Employee Resource Group as well as an Evergy Honor Guard.\n\nEvergy made it even easier for veterans to explore careers at the utility. Recently, Evergy launched a new system where veterans or current service members enter their military job code on Evergy's website and they will be matched with specific jobs at Evergy that align that code and their military skills.\n\n\"Veterans bring unique and strong assets to any business, but those skills translate especially well at Evergy,\" said Tom Sullivan, vice president, talent management & analytics. \"The work is mission-driven, and veterans bring a string work ethic and sense of discipline, teamwork, and adaptability and...",
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