Southwest Airlines is recognized as having some unique hiring practices, and it certainly seems to be working. Southwest, the largest carrier in the US in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded, brings in around $17 billion annually. They say the success starts with the people they hire and how they find the talent. Julie Weber, vice president in the people department, joins Tim Muma to give him a look at Southwest's specific practices, why they maintain these standards, and how it all translates to their accomplishments as an organization.
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Southwest Airlines Unique Hiring Practices
October 31, 2014
Julie Weber
Vice President, People Department, Southwest Airlines
Tim Muma
Product Marketing Lead, LocalJobNetwork.com
Podcast Series: Management Decisions
On Management Decisions (formerly Executive Decisions) we discuss topics that pertain to employers, especially upper-level managers, human resources professionals, and executives to gain an understanding of their roles and strategies. It's an inside look into their thoughts and behaviors which make them and their businesses successful.