Veteran Talent Source, Powered by Findem, Named a 2026 Top HR Product of the Year by HR Executive

Expert-labeled data translates military experience into civilian skills, giving employers trusted intelligence to identify and engage qualified veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Findem, the AI platform for talent outcomes, announced that Veteran Talent Source has been named a Top HR Product by HR Executive, one of only 14 solutions to earn the designation for 2026.

Hosted by HR Executive and HR Tech, the annual Top HR Products competition aims to uncover the most impactful and forward-thinking technologies introduced into the market over the last year. Each submission is reviewed by a panel of esteemed judges and then assessed for innovation, functionality, ease of use and value to HR organizations. After a rigorous evaluation and live product demonstration, Veteran Talent Source was recognized as a Top HR Product of 2026.

Why military talent gets overlooked
Military experience rarely maps neatly to civilian job titles, leaving veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses overlooked by resume and keyword-based searches. Employers often lack the specialized military knowledge to recognize how service members' roles, training and experience translate into civilian skills, keeping an underutilized talent pool hidden in plain sight and qualified candidates from opportunities that match their capabilities.

How Veteran Talent Source works
Veteran Talent Source is a recruiting and sourcing solution developed by Findem and RecruitMilitary, the most comprehensive firm for employers to connect with job-seeking veterans, transitioning military service members and spouses. Built on Findem's proprietary data foundation, Veteran Talent Source accurately translates military roles, training and experience into civilian skills and creates dynamic profiles that reveal each candidate's full experience, career trajectory and potential beyond a resume. Veteran-specific search, AI matching and automated outreach then help recruiters identify and engage qualified talent faster, without requiring specialized military knowledge.

At William & Mary's Mason School of Business, for example, Veteran Talent Source uncovered a potential pipeline of 26,000 people and enabled the team to validate a major talent-market decision in 15 minutes.

"Veterans are trained to lead, adapt and solve complex problems, yet hiring systems often reduce that experience to job titles recruiters don't recognize," said Hari Kolam, CEO and co-founder of Findem. "RecruitMilitary has spent decades earning trust in the military community. By pairing that expertise with Findem's data and AI, we can help employers see the value that has been there all along and create more equitable paths to meaningful careers for those who have served and their families."

Jill Barth, returning judge and HR Tech Editor for HR Executive, shared, "Something that stood out to the judges this year was the variety of ways HR tech is evolving to meet the realities of today's workplace. The 2026 Top HR Product winners go beyond innovation for innovation's sake – they are turning new capabilities into practical solutions for both HR teams and their people."

Findem will be honored on Monday, October 19, during the HR Icons Awards Dinner at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the night before HR Tech 2026. Those attending the conference will have the opportunity to see the award-winning Veteran Talent Source in action by visiting Booth No. 6116 during expo hours Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22.

More information about Veteran Talent Source is available at https://www.findem.ai/recruitmilitary-veteran-talent-source and https://recruitmilitary.com/employers/ai-veteran-talent-source-archive

About HR Executive
Established in 1987, HR Executive is the premier global media company covering strategic issues in HR. Part of the Arc network, HR Executive provides more than 175,000 subscribers with news, content and analysis of global HR trends. HR Executive is where HR professionals go when they need to know, providing in-depth coverage on all facets of human resource management, including recruiting, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, employment law, talent management, the latest technologies and more. Visit hrexecutive.com.

About HR Tech
HR Tech is the industry's premier event series showcasing breakthrough HR technologies, with its flagship U.S. conference serving as its cornerstone since 1997. HR Tech in the U.S. features the world's largest expo of innovative HR solutions, live product demonstrations and the industry's preeminent startup competition. The HR Tech portfolio has expanded globally with additional annual events in Europe and Asia, creating a worldwide network of innovation hubs that shape the future of work.

HR Tech is part of the event arm of HR Executive, a prestigious global media company established in 1987 that delivers news, content and analysis of strategic HR trends to more than 220,000 subscribers worldwide. The synergy between the events and media channels enables the brands to create a comprehensive knowledge ecosystem that addresses all aspects of human resource management, establishing the organization as the definitive authority for visionary HR leaders. Visit www.HRTechConference.com to learn more.

About Findem
Findem is the AI platform built for talent outcomes. Its Labeling Engine transforms trillions of unstructured people data points into verified Success Signals—context about what drives success—and Relationship Signals—insight into how people are connected and where influence flows. Together, these insights give organizations a competitive edge in hiring, executive search, internal mobility, learning and development, and workforce planning. Trusted by leaders like Nutanix and RingCentral, embedded in partner solutions such as RecruitMilitary, and recognized as one of America's Most Innovative Companies, Findem is redefining how organizations turn people data into business advantage.

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