JLL demonstrates support for National Guard and Reserve
employees
Greg O’Brien, CEO of JLL Americas, signs ESGR Statement
of Support
WASHINGTON – Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office, announced JLL
Americas CEO Greg O’Brien signed a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve
Sept. 21. O’Brien signed the pledge in a ceremony at JLL in Washington and
was joined by Ted Fessel, Deputy
Executive Director ESGR.
The
Statement of Support confirms JLL joins other employers in pledging:
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We fully
recognize, honor and comply with the Uniformed Services Employment and
Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
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Our managers and
supervisors will have the tools they need to effectively manage those employees
who serve in the Guard and Reserve.
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We appreciate the
values, leadership and unique skills service members bring to the workforce and
will encourage opportunities to hire Guardsmen, Reservists and Veterans.
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We will
continually recognize and support our country’s service members and their
families in peace, in crises and in war.
“Today supportive
employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the
nation’s Guard and Reserve units. The ESGR Statement of Support program is the
cornerstone of ESGR’s efforts to gain and maintain employer support. The intent
of this program is to increase employer support by encouraging participating
employers to act as advocates for employee participation in the military,” said
Baird. “JLL is setting a high standard for all professional services firms to
follow by providing above and beyond support of the nation’s veterans, many of
whom currently serve in the National Guard and Reserve.”
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“JLL is an employer that promotes and values the employment of members
of the National Guard and Reserve, and all Veterans,” said O’Brien, CEO.
“Our veterans, Guardsmen and Reservists bring strong leadership skills, and
dedication to our team and our clients. We are proud to have them as a vibrant
part of JLL.”
About JLL
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and
investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients
seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. A
Fortune 500 company with annual fee revenue of $4.7 billion and gross revenue
of $5.4 billion, JLL has more than 230 corporate offices, operates in 80
countries and has a global workforce of approximately 58,000. On behalf of its
clients, the firm provides management and real estate outsourcing services for
a property portfolio of 3.4 billion square feet, or 316 million square meters,
and completed $118 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions in
2014. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has
$56.0 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name,
and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further
information, visit www.jll.com.
About ESGR
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a
Department of Defense Office established in 1972 to develop and
maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service. ESGR advocates relevant initiatives,
recognizes outstanding support, increases awareness of applicable laws, and
resolves conflict between service members and employers. Paramount to ESGR's
mission is encouraging the employment of Guardsmen and Reservists who bring
integrity, global perspective and proven leadership to the civilian
workforce.
More information about ESGR
Employer Outreach is available at www.ESGR.mil
or by contacting Tom Bullock, Chief, Employer Outreach, at (571) 372-0709, or by email at thomas.s.bullock6.civ@mail.mil.