BNY Mellon, which supports The Poppy Factory, gave its backing to the research. Eric Warren, Chair of BNY Mellon’s EMEA Veterans Network, said: “At BNY Mellon we value the skills that veterans bring to our workforce. Those who have served tend to have attributes that are valuable to any business. Communication, team work, organisation and problem-solving are all vital for success, and these skills are second nature to most veterans.