Eversource Recognized by VETS Indexes with Prestigious 5 Star Employer Award

BOSTON — In recognition of its year-round dedication to prioritizing veterans in the workplace, Eversource has been named one of the nation’s top veteran employers by VETS Indexes for the third year in a row.

This year, the energy company has been honored with VETS Indexes’ prestigious 5 Star Employer Award — the highest award level offered by the organization. This distinction highlights Eversource’s unwavering commitment to veteran employment and achievements in recruiting, retaining, and developing both veterans and the military-connected community.

“We’re deeply honored to be named a 5 Star Employer by VETS Indexes and to again receive this esteemed national recognition for supporting our veteran employees, who play a vital role on our team and whose talents translate seamlessly to our mission of delivering safe, reliable power to millions of customers across the three states we serve,” said Susan Sgroi, Eversource’s executive vice president of Human Resources and Information Technology.

“We have more than 830 veterans who work at Eversource, representing all branches of the U.S. military, and every day we see how their service-oriented work ethic, strong leadership abilities, and high integrity bring an unmatched dynamic to our workforce, resulting in direct benefits for our customers and communities,” she added. “From our country to our company, our nation’s heroes have made immense contributions through their service to the public, and we take great pride in being able to provide them with specialized support, resources, and development that will help advance their professional careers.”

Added Nicholas Antaki, president of VETS Indexes, “Eversource Energy has demonstrated meaningful and measurable support for veterans and the military-connected community through its commitment to building opportunities for those who served. Employers like Eversource continue to set the standard and help drive the future of veteran employment forward, and we want to congratulate them for their remarkable progress in creating a welcoming and empowering workplace for veterans across New England.”