Betting on Vets

The unemployment rate for U.S. military veterans is higher than most other demographics, a nugget at which many shake their heads.

But that gap is an opportunity at WilsonHCG.

The Tampa-based company, founded in 2002, is a recruitment process outsourcing and talent-consulting firm. That means it handles every step in getting new employees, from growth planning to recruitment to hiring. Clients include retail, manufacturing and high-tech as well as banking, finance, and insurance companies. In the last few years, the company has gained recognition for a new area of business: consulting services for veterans.