We’ve created a checklist for you based on the articles in the Empower category. Follow this plan to take action and start preparing for veterans and military spouses.

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• Create a sense of belonging—let veterans know you’re “in the trenches” with them.
• Building relationships is the first step to building a supportive corporate culture.
• Reach out to community organizations to further support your veteran employees.

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• When veterans reveal a physical or mental disability, employers must accommodate them.
• There are ways to avoid unintentional discrimination against a disabled worker.
• The Department of Labor’s Heroes at Work program and other resources keep you informed.

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• Make the transition easier by creating a mentoring program for veterans.
• Employee resource groups provide organized professional and social support.
• Military Spouse Employment Partnership programs are key to the White House Joining Forces campaign.

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• Flex time, flex place and flex careers are important for military employees and spouses.
• Know the laws that are designed to provide protections for your deployed employees.
• Consider options like gap pay to help veterans minimize the impact of a deployment.

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• Get to know your employees’ military commanders. And get comfortable calling them.
• Make your support a company-wide policy. Put it in writing.
• Beyond letter writing, there are more ways to support deployed employees and their families.