Hiring managers in the US have an unconscious bias toward hiring veterans, according to 58% of nearly 1,000 US professionals interviewed by Futurestep, a division of Korn Ferry (NYSE: KFY). More than a third of respondents also said their organizations are putting more emphasis on hiring veterans today compared to five years ago.

However, 66% of respondents said their organizations do not have clear messaging as to why veterans should choose their company as a future employer, and 63% said they do not have veteran hiring outreach programs in place.

“Transitioning military members bring with them invaluable skills, experiences and traits, such as precise communication, individual accountability, impeccable execution and natural leadership,” said Bill Sebra, global operating executive, Korn Ferry Futurestep. “Organizational leaders who make a concentrated effort on recruiting veterans will no doubt benefit from new employees who display poise, ingenuity and the ability to handle stressful situations.”