{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5da9d270aebf7f0b28b0c619/65ef3b7e59f4740016f4809d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"FedEx: People, Service, and Profit","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5da9d270aebf7f0b28b0c619/1710177289935-18279835ee14e9daddfb2deb996e8a0f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Founded in 1973, the FedEx corporation has become one of the world’s largest transportation companies. Delivering in more than 220 countries and holding a valuation of $90 billion, FedEx attributes its success to a simple philosophy of “People, Service, Profit.” These three words embody a cycle: Employees deliver on services that generate profits, and FedEx reinvests these profits into the workforce.</p><p><br></p><p>Mike Lauderdale’s understanding of the company’s operations is invaluable. After 40 years at FedEx, he is currently serving as Vice President of Human Resources. In a conversation with Toptal Chief People Officer, Michelle Labbe, Lauderdale explains how the company culture has changed during his time with FedEx, and how it has maintained its people-centric mantra amid a rapidly changing industry.</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Some Questions Asked:</strong></h2><ul><li>How has FedEx’s culture evolved over the four decades that Mike Lauderdale has been with the company?</li><li>How is FedEx using AI and robotics to optimize its operations?</li><li>What strategies does FedEx employ to foster career mobility and development?</li></ul><p><br></p><h2><strong>In This Episode, You Will Learn:</strong></h2><ul><li>How corporate programs can improve staff retention.</li><li>How to communicate a people-first philosophy that engages talent.</li><li>How remote working can enhance connectivity across all company tiers.</li></ul><p><br></p><h2><strong>Links:</strong></h2><ul><li>Mike Lauderdale - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lauderdale-194296/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li>FedEx - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/fedex/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Michelle Labbe - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelabbe/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Toptal - <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/toptal/about/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.staffing.com/topic/the-talent-economy-podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Talent Economy Podcast</em></a></li></ul>","author_name":"staffing.com"}