Boeing

Fantastic product and history. I never grew tired of working in the airplane business.

They are complex and interesting machines, and how the many diverse customers around the world operated their businesses was always interesting.

Also, there are a lot of smart, talented people there.

For many years, Boeing seemed to value its employees and their talents. After the merger with McDonnell Douglas, Boeing seemed to swing in the opposite direction. They have slowly been moving back towards valuing their employees; however, they aren't there yet, and there are some key holes they need to address.

Keep working towards supporting your employees; however, there are some holes you need to fix.

First off, the fixation on bringing up younger employees rapidly up the ladder is commendable. However, it should not be at the expense of solid performers who are further along in their careers. To me, it could get Boeing into an age discrimination situation, so Boeing must address this.

Also, Boeing needs to be more assertive at removing management that create a caustic environment for their employees. Their behavior undermines Boeing's ability to gain the employee trust, productivity, and loyalty Boeing needs to achieve its goals.