Military Friendly Employer
Horizon BCBSNJ is Named a Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer for 2021
For the ninth consecutive year, Horizon BCBSNJ has been named a Military Friendly® Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine, which recognizes military-friendly work environments and workplace policies. We were ranked eighth among the Top 10 Government/Non-Profit companies for outstanding commitment and programs for our nation’s veterans and their families.
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for the military community. Started in 2003, the Military Friendly ratings program encourages civilian organizations to invest in programs to recruit, retain and advance veterans as employees, entrepreneurs and students.
As the largest and most experienced health insurer in New Jersey, Horizon BCBSNJ provides an environment that embraces military spouses, veterans, reservists and transitioning military members. The Company provides support by:
- Connecting veterans and their spouses with our Military Affinity Group
- Pairing military hires with a mentor through our Military Mentoring Program
- Participating in military career fairs
- Offering a referral bonus to an employee who refers a veteran for employment
- Offering generous work-life benefits such as an onsite health center, lab, fitness center, pharmacy, day care center and remote work with certain positions
For more information, visit militaryfriendly.com.
Military Friendly® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is Named a Military Spouse Friendly® Employer for 2020
VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, has recognized Horizon BCBSNJ as a 2020 Military Spouse Friendly Employer for the fifth time.
As the largest and most experienced health insurer in New Jersey, Horizon BCBSNJ maintains an environment that welcomes military spouses, veterans, reservists, and transitioning military personnel. The Company provides support* in the following ways:
- Allows remote work arrangements (where applicable)
- Connects veterans and their spouses with our Military Affinity Group
- Offers a referral bonus to employees who refer for employment a veteran who is ultimately hired by Horizon BCBSNJ
- Offers generous work/life benefits such as an onsite health center, lab, fitness center, pharmacy, day care center
- Pairs military hires with a mentor through our Military Mentoring Program
- Participates in and attends Military Career fairs
Horizon BCBSNJ is showcased along with other 2020 Military Spouse Friendly Employers at militaryfriendly.com/Spouse.
*Support may vary depending on location.
Horizon BCBSNJ Receives Prestigious Military Friendly Recognition for 2020
VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business, has recognized Horizon BCBSNJ as having a Top Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program.
Since 2003, the Military Friendly® designation has come to set the standard for organizations that provide the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses.
As the largest and most experienced health insurer in New Jersey, Horizon BCBSNJ maintains an environment that welcomes military spouses, veterans, reservists and transitioning military personnel. The Company provides support* in the following ways:
- Allows remote work arrangements (where applicable)
- Connects veterans and their spouses with our Military Affinity Group
- Offers a referral bonus to employees who refer for employment a veteran who is ultimately hired by Horizon BCBSNJ
- Offers generous work/life benefits such as an onsite health center, lab, fitness center, pharmacy, day care center
- Pairs military hires with a mentor through our Military Mentoring Program
- Participates in and attends Military Career fairs
The Military Friendly Supplier Diversity list identified 91 companies that demonstrate their commitment to the veteran community by the extent to which they include veteran-owned businesses in their supplier diversity programs.
We are proud to be among the 91 employers earning this prestigious designation for 2020. Read why Horizon BCBSNJ was recognized as having a Top Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program.
View the complete 2020 Military Friendly Supplier Diversity List.
*Support may vary depending on location.
Horizon BCBSNJ is Named a Military Friendly® Employer for 2020
For the eighth consecutive year, Horizon BCBSNJ has been named a Military Friendly® Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine, which recognizes military-friendly work environments and workplace policies. We are ranked fifth among the Top 10 Non-Profit companies for outstanding commitment and programs for our nation’s veterans and their families.
Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunity for the military community. Started in 2003, the Military Friendly ratings program encourages civilian organizations to invest in programs to recruit, retain and advance veterans as employees, entrepreneurs and students.
As the largest and most experienced health insurer in New Jersey, Horizon BCBSNJ provides an environment that embraces military spouses, veterans, reservists and transitioning military members. The Company provides support by:
- Connecting veterans and their spouses with our Military Affinity Group
- Pairing military hires with a mentor through our Military Mentoring Program
- Participating in military career fairs
- Offering a referral bonus to an employee who refers a veteran for employment
- Offering generous work-life benefits such as an onsite health center, lab, fitness center, pharmacy, day care center and remote work with certain positions
For more information, visit militaryfriendly.com.
Military Friendly® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.
Horizon BCBSNJ is Named a top Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program for 2019
Horizon BCBSNJ has been recognized by Military Friendly® Employers as having a top Military Friendly® Supplier Diversity Program in the Government/Non Profit category for 2019.
Companies earning this designation were evaluated using both public and government data sources with responses from a comprehensive survey completed by each employer.
The Military Friendly program creates civilian opportunities for veterans. By setting a standard, promoting it and raising the bar over time, the program provides long-term, positive reinforcement for American organizations to invest in programs that improve the lives of veterans. The Military Friendly® program also measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful benefit for the military community.
As the largest and most experienced health insurer in New Jersey, Horizon BCBSNJ maintains an environment that welcomes military spouses, veterans, reservists and transitioning military personnel. The Company provides support* in the following ways:
- Allows remote work arrangements (where applicable)
- Connects veterans and their spouses with our Military Affinity Group
- Offers a referral bonus to employees who refer a veteran for employment
- Offers generous work/life benefits such as an on-site health center, lab, fitness center, pharmacy, day-care center
- Pairs military hires with a mentor through our Military Mentoring Program
- Participates in and attends Military Career fairs
Horizon BCBSNJ will be showcased along with other 2019 Military Friendly employers in the December 2018 issue of G.I. Jobs magazine, as well as on MilitaryFriendly.com.
Military Friendly® Employers is the premier resource for transitioning service members and spouses seeking civilian employment. Military Friendly® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned business.
*Types of support varies by office location.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is Named a Military Spouse Friendly Employer® for 2019
For the fourth time, VIQTORY, the ratings organization and publisher of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse (militaryspouse.com) magazines, recognized Horizon BCBSNJ as a Military Spouse Friendly Employer® in the Government/Non-Profit category.
As the largest and most experienced health insurer in New Jersey, Horizon BCBSNJ maintains an environment that welcomes military spouses, veterans, reservists, and transitioning military personnel. The Company provides support in the following ways:
- Connecting veterans and their spouses with our Military Affinity Group
- Offering a referral bonus to employees who refer a veteran for employment
- Offering generous work/life benefits such as an onsite health center, lab, fitness center, pharmacy and day care center (not available in all locations)
- Opportunity to participate in and attend Military Career fairs
- Pairing military hires with mentors through our Military Mentoring Program
- Remote work arrangements (where applicable)
Horizon BCBSNJ will be showcased along with other 2019 Military Friendly employers in the December 2018 issue of G.I. Jobs magazine, as well as on MilitaryFriendly.com.
Military Friendly Employers is the premier resource for transitioning service members and spouses seeking civilian employment. Military Spouse Friendly Employer® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned business.
Horizon BCBSNJ is Named a Military Friendly® Employer for 2019
For the seventh consecutive year, Horizon BCBSNJ has been named a Military Friendly® Employer by G.I. Jobs magazine, which recognizes military-friendly work environments and workplace policies. Horizon BCBSNJ was ranked number six among the Top 10 Non-Profit companies for outstanding commitment and programs for our nation’s veterans and their families.
The Company qualified for the Military Friendly list based on our responses to the questions in G.I. Jobs’ annual survey. Criteria for the survey included a benchmark score across key programs and policies, such as:
- Company policies on National Guard and reserve service
- Percentage of new hires with prior military service
- Retention programs for veterans
- The strength of the Company’s recruiting efforts of military members
As the largest and most experienced health insurer in New Jersey, Horizon BCBSNJ provides an environment that embraces military spouses, veterans, reservists, and transitioning military personnel with open arms. The Company provides support in the following ways:
- Connect veterans and their spouses with our Military Affinity Group
- Offer a referral bonus to employees who refer a veteran for employment
- Offer generous work/life benefits such as an on-site health center, lab, fitness center, pharmacy, day-care center
- Pair military hires with a mentor through our Military Mentoring Program
- Participate in and attend Military Career fairs
- Remote work arrangements (where applicable)
Horizon BCBSNJ will be showcased along with other 2019 Military Friendly employers in the December 2018 issue of G.I. Jobs magazine, as well as on MilitaryFriendly.com.
Military Friendly Employers is the premier resource for transitioning service members and spouses seeking civilian employment. Military Friendly® is owned and operated by VIQTORY, a veteran-owned business.
Horizon BCBSNJ is a Military Spouse Friendly Employer® for 2018
Horizon BCBSNJ has been named a Military Spouse Friendly Employer® for 2018 by Victory Media, the ratings organization and publisher of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse magazines. This is the third time Horizon BCBSNJ has been named a Military Spouse Friendly Employer.
We were ranked #9 nationally in the Non-Profit category. The Company was assessed on its efforts and programs for military spouses, including recruiting programs, hiring and retaining, community outreach and internal programs and policies.
Military Spouse magazine and militaryspouse.com, published by Victory Media, are the leading national magazine and online resource for the nation’s 1.1 million military spouses.
Military Spouse Friendly Employer® is a registered trademark of Victory Media, Inc.