{"id":955471,"date":"2026-04-28T09:51:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/uniti-named-a-5-star-employer-in-2026-by-vets-indexes\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T09:51:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:51:43","slug":"uniti-named-a-5-star-employer-in-2026-by-vets-indexes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/uniti-named-a-5-star-employer-in-2026-by-vets-indexes\/","title":{"rendered":"Uniti Named a 5 Star Employer in 2026 by VETS Indexes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uniti Group Inc. has been named a 5 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards in recognition of the company\u2019s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.<\/p>\n

\u201cUniti has demonstrated meaningful and measurable support for veterans and the military-connected community through its commitment to building opportunities for those who served,\u201d said Nicholas Antaki, president of VETS Indexes. \u201cAs we launch our new awards platform and enhanced survey experience in 2026, we are making it easier than ever for organizations to showcase their veteran employment initiatives and benchmark their progress. Employers like Uniti continue to set the standard and help drive the future of veteran employment forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cUniti is honored to receive this recognition from VETS Indexes,\u201d said Jennifer Ragsdale, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief people officer at Uniti. \u201cWe are committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining military veterans and their spouses because they bring the technical skills, exceptional commitment and high character that make them valuable members of our team from the day they walk through our door.\u201d<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to see all of the awardees.<\/p>\n

VETS Indexes recognized participating organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer. Not every responding organization received an award \u2014 only those that demonstrated a strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses.<\/p>\n

Awards were announced this morning at the Employing U.S. Vets Conference held at the New York Athletic Club.<\/p>\n

As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in veteran employment data. VETS Indexes and its Employer Awards have been featured on CNBC, Fox Business and BNN Bloomberg, as well as military-specific outlets, including Military.com, Military Times and Stars & Stripes.<\/p>\n

This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following 5 categories:<\/p>\n