Boeing

The company is one of the few largest aerospace companies in the world. It's easy to move around to different departments or disciplines on the commercial airplanes side, which provided the potential to gain a lot of experience. Health benefits are good, mostly better than other aerospace companies. Most jobs come with relocation benefits. Salaries are usually competitive, especially for west coast jobs, compared to other companies.

The work culture in the NW is in need of improvement. There seems to be tension among coworkers, possibly due to layoffs and low morale.

I heard from former coworkers who moved to Boeing-California that the work culture in California is much better, but you are more likely to get laid off.

Tension and heartache between Union & Boeing leadership have resulted in a lot of stress and tension among Boeing workers.

The company is very open to hiring ethnic minorities (Asian, Black, Native American, African, etc.), but is less inclined in promoting them.

Improve the morale of the workers under you.

Have more one-on-one meetings with your workers. Tell them directly how they impact your business plan and how important they are in achieving your business goals. Remember, the workers come to help your business.

Remember they are people too, and that they do care and want to help the company make money. Show more trust in them.

Bring back Family Day events. Those were so popular back then; they made a lot of workers feel proud to work at Boeing. Have company or department barbecues (and/or other outdoor events) to boost morale.

If you treat the people running your business with respect and dignity, they'll take care of your business. Both will win.