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Our top priority has and always will be the Safety of our Employees and Customers. We added the Southwest Promise to a nearly 50-year commitment to unmatched Hospitality and an unwavering focus on Safety. #SouthwestHeartStrong Learn more about the Southwest Promise: https://www.southwest.com/promise/
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We’re known for putting our People first, and we work hard to ensure our Employees have a great employment experience! We're grateful to be recognized for our fun, engaging work environment.
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Per aspera ad astra is a Latin phrase that translates, "through hardships to the stars." The phrase serves as a reminder that progress is not always a straight-ahead path. Often there are forks in the road and winding turns that can hinder the journey. How one navigates those obstacles is the essence of one's character.
Per aspera ad astra is a Latin phrase that translates, "through hardships to the stars." The phrase serves as a reminder that progress is not always a straight-ahead path. Often there are forks in the road and winding turns that can hinder the journey. How one navigates those obstacles is the essence of one's character.
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We're among the 10 top-rated workplaces for millennials!
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Few generations have been analyzed, scrutinized and critiqued as much as the millennial generation. One characteristic of this generation that makes up 35 percent of the U.S. workforce is that they have high standards for the places they work - but these standards may be misunderstood.
Few generations have been analyzed, scrutinized and critiqued as much as the millennial generation. One characteristic of this generation that makes up 35 percent of the U.S. workforce is that they have high standards for the places they work - but these standards may be misunderstood.
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"We hire for attitude and train for skill. You need to have a warrior spirit, the desire to work really hard and have a sense of urgency. To have a servant's heart, which means you put others first, and a fun-loving attitude." -Julie Weber, VP People
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With 20 years on the job at Southwest Airlines as a ramp agent in Dallas, 39-year-old Shane Parker is hoping for 20 more. "It's physically demanding - you have to be ready to get down and dirty," Parker said of his job, which calls for getting luggage transported properly and helping to turn aircraft on time.
With 20 years on the job at Southwest Airlines as a ramp agent in Dallas, 39-year-old Shane Parker is hoping for 20 more. "It's physically demanding - you have to be ready to get down and dirty," Parker said of his job, which calls for getting luggage transported properly and helping to turn aircraft on time.
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When Southwest does well, our Employees do very well! http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ5Az
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Valentine's Day came a bit early for Southwest Airlines employees, with the carrier announcing Thursday that they'll be receiving an additional six weeks of pay through the company's profit-sharing program. Southwest's nearly 54,000 employees will share in a $586 million payout, just off the record $620 million the carrier doled out last year.
Valentine's Day came a bit early for Southwest Airlines employees, with the carrier announcing Thursday that they'll be receiving an additional six weeks of pay through the company's profit-sharing program. Southwest's nearly 54,000 employees will share in a $586 million payout, just off the record $620 million the carrier doled out last year.
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You may have heard some of the awesome and quirky things about working at Southwest. Here are a few of our favorites.
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"Where do you work?" Many of our Employees have shared with us that they love answering this question, because their response is typically met with something along the lines of, "Oh, really? I love Southwest!" That's why honors like being named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list for the eight...
"Where do you work?" Many of our Employees have shared with us that they love answering this question, because their response is typically met with something along the lines of, "Oh, really? I love Southwest!" That's why honors like being named to Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list for the eight...
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"Our people are fantastic; it really is what sets us apart competitively in the industry, and they are the ones that have made Southwest so successful," Southwest Airlines Chairman, President, & CEO Gary Kelly told "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer…"There is a lot to a culture, and it's easier to have a strong culture if you feel like you're a champion. And that's the way our Employees feel.” http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQCEb
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The stock of Southwest Airlines had investors salivating on Wednesday as transports surged. Yet according to CEO Gary Kelly, the secret sauce to the company's competitiveness is its culture. "Our people are fantastic, it really is what sets us apart competitively in the industry and they are the ones that have made Southwest so successful," Kelly told " Mad Money" host Jim Cramer.
The stock of Southwest Airlines had investors salivating on Wednesday as transports surged. Yet according to CEO Gary Kelly, the secret sauce to the company's competitiveness is its culture. "Our people are fantastic, it really is what sets us apart competitively in the industry and they are the ones that have made Southwest so successful," Kelly told " Mad Money" host Jim Cramer.
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Our colors may be red, yellow, and blue, but our Southwest Hearts beat for the red, white, and blue!
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For the eighth year in a row, Southwest Airlines is proud to be named a Top Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. This award seeks to recognize companies with active efforts to employ members of the military. With over 7,000 Veterans and 440 military spouses currently ...
For the eighth year in a row, Southwest Airlines is proud to be named a Top Military Friendly Employer by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. This award seeks to recognize companies with active efforts to employ members of the military. With over 7,000 Veterans and 440 military spouses currently ...
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Check out the latest video from one of Wall Street’s toughest critics and host of the CNBC show Mad Money, Jim Cramer. He praises Southwest as the undisputed champion of the airlines.
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Greg Bajor | Getty Images With PRASM in view, it was clear that the first quarter was not-so-hot for the entire industry. But it was worse for some than others. American PRASM fell by 7.5 percent, United Continental was down 7.4 percent and Delta was down 4.6 percent.
Greg Bajor | Getty Images With PRASM in view, it was clear that the first quarter was not-so-hot for the entire industry. But it was worse for some than others. American PRASM fell by 7.5 percent, United Continental was down 7.4 percent and Delta was down 4.6 percent.
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