7. Leidos
Percentage of veterans in the company: 17%
Percentage of new hires in 2016 who are veterans: 18%
Percentage of recruiting budget for veterans: 15%
Leidos, an information technology company with close links to the defense industry, offered employment to 649 ex-military personnel in 2016. The IT industry has emerged as a lucrative destination for veterans and Leidos is one company that truly values the contribution of our heroes.