November Video
John Smith spoke about FedExFamilyHouse, which provides a home away from home for out-of-town families with children receiving treatment at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, in Memphis. Having served more than 160,000 families from all 50 states and around the world.
Very cool.
http://www.fedexfamilyhouse.org/
Guest speakers:
Doak Slay (Cool name), VP S/E region, spoke about the new Community Business Resource Team (BRT) and it's community involvement opportunity.
Christine Wilson, Sr. Manager Talent Acquisition, spoke about freight volumes being up
significantly and "staffing demands" increasing.
Solution? Modernize our recruitment strategies, and increase the number of recruitment "managers" and "specialists", basically by 500%. Mentioned "innovative initiatives" and "strategic partnerships".
Matthew Thornton III, COO, (THIS guy STAYS busy. Always deep into something important), spoke extensively on three "critical" areas of focus. Safety, Service and Staffing. Oh, and it seems John calls him
MT-3.
Lance Moll, SVP Operations, spoke about keeping yourself in top shape and using your in network primary care provider, within your health plan.
John Smith spoke on the Living PSP topic of the Mood Elevator, and also the value of quality time with your family and friends. Closed with Safety Above All.