At McLeod’s Accountability Coaching (MAC), we exist to rebuild routines and restore purpose for veterans transitioning to civilian life—because a successful mission shouldn’t end with service.

Coaching veterans to navigate career transitions with accountability and clarity

Training employers to recognise, onboard, and retain military talent effectively

We believe:

• Routines anchor stability in uncertain transitions
• Purpose transforms jobs into meaningful careers
• Accountability bridges potential to results

By pairing veterans with employers who value their unique strengths, we don’t just fill roles—we reignite purpose and build futures that last.

Why Veterans Leave

Veterans’ Transition to Civilian Life: Employment and Well-being (2018)

Cultural misalignment and mental health.

Help for Heroes – “Employment Challenges for Veterans” (2019) 

 Poor employer understanding and role misalignment.

Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) – “The Value of Military Skills in the Civilian Workplace” (2021) 

 42% of veterans felt their skills were not properly utilised or acknowledged in their first civilian role, contributing to turnover. 

 

 

Employers in the U.K. often face challenges when hiring veterans, despite the valuable skills they bring. Below are the top reasons, supported by statistics and references:

Many employers struggle to translate military experience into civilian job roles. 

63% of employers said they had difficulty understanding how military skills apply to their business (Forces Employment Charity, 2021). 

Only 29% of businesses felt confident assessing veterans’ CVs (Salford Business School, 2020).  

Some employers hold biases about veterans, such as concerns over mental health or adaptability. 

42% of veterans felt employers were wary of hiring them due to potential PTSD (Help for Heroes, 2022). 

35% of employers admitted concerns about veterans’ ability to adjust to civilian work (MoD, 2019). 

 Many businesses do not have veteran hiring schemes or dedicated support. 

Only 18% of U.K. companies had veteran recruitment initiatives (British Chambers of Commerce, 2021). 

54% of veterans said civilian job applications did not accommodate their military experience (RFEA, 2023).