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Boeing Hr

To connect, protect and explore through aerospace innovation by developing exceptional talent that shapes the future of global flight and space

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To connect, protect and explore through aerospace innovation by developing exceptional talent that shapes the future of global flight and space

Strengths

  • TALENT: Established global workforce of 170,000+ experienced aerospace professionals with deep technical expertise
  • BRAND: Strong employer brand recognition as one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturers attracting top engineering talent
  • LEARNING: Robust technical training programs and leadership development infrastructure supporting career advancement pathways
  • COMPENSATION: Competitive total rewards package with industry-leading benefits that supports talent retention in key roles
  • CULTURE: Long-standing heritage of innovation that fosters engineering excellence and drives employee engagement

Weaknesses

  • AGILITY: Slow hiring processes averaging 60+ days to fill critical engineering roles compared to industry average of 45 days
  • RETENTION: Higher than industry average attrition rate (15% vs 12%) in key engineering and safety oversight positions
  • SUCCESSION: Inadequate succession planning with only 35% of critical leadership positions having identified successors
  • DIGITAL: Outdated HR technology systems limiting effective workforce analytics and talent management capabilities
  • DIVERSITY: Underrepresentation of women (23%) and minorities (28%) in senior leadership and technical roles

Opportunities

  • PARTNERSHIPS: Expand university partnerships to create direct talent pipelines for the 15,000+ aerospace engineers needed in next decade
  • REMOTE: Leverage hybrid work models to access wider talent pools beyond traditional manufacturing locations
  • RESKILLING: Develop comprehensive reskilling programs for 30% of workforce as aerospace manufacturing evolves with automation
  • VETERANS: Tap into military veteran talent pool (250,000+ transitioning annually) with transferable aerospace and leadership skills
  • GLOBAL: Establish regional talent hubs in emerging markets to diversify hiring pipeline and support global operations expansion

Threats

  • COMPETITION: Aggressive talent poaching from SpaceX, Blue Origin and other aerospace innovators offering equity and cutting-edge projects
  • RETIREMENT: Impending retirement wave with 27% of technical workforce eligible for retirement within 5 years
  • SKILLS: Growing skills gap in critical areas as aerospace technology evolves faster than traditional education programs
  • REGULATION: Increasing regulatory scrutiny creating need for specialized safety and compliance talent difficult to recruit
  • REPUTATION: Recent safety incidents and production challenges negatively impacting employer brand and recruitment efforts

Key Priorities

  • PIPELINE: Develop robust talent acquisition engines focused on technical roles, diverse candidates, and reduced time-to-hire
  • RETENTION: Implement targeted retention strategies for critical roles including accelerated development paths and competitive compensation
  • CAPABILITY: Transform HR technology infrastructure to enable data-driven workforce planning and talent management
  • CULTURE: Strengthen safety-first culture through comprehensive training programs and enhanced leadership accountability
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To connect, protect and explore through aerospace innovation by developing exceptional talent that shapes the future of global flight and space

TALENT ENGINE

Build world-class technical recruitment capability

  • PROCESS: Redesign recruitment workflow to reduce time-to-fill for critical roles from 63 to 45 days by Q3
  • PARTNERS: Establish 5 new university partnerships creating direct pipelines for 500+ engineering graduates annually
  • BRAND: Launch refreshed employer value proposition increasing qualified applicants by 30% for technical roles
  • DIVERSITY: Increase representation of women and minorities in technical roles by 5 percentage points by year-end
RETAIN EXCELLENCE

Safeguard critical talent for long-term success

  • EXPERTS: Implement technical fellow career path with specialized compensation for 150 top engineering experts
  • ANALYTICS: Deploy retention risk algorithm identifying flight risks with 80% accuracy and enabling intervention
  • ENGAGEMENT: Increase employee satisfaction scores from 68 to 78 through targeted team-based initiatives
  • DEVELOPMENT: Launch personalized career development platform with 85% adoption across technical workforce
DIGITAL TRANSFORM

Modernize HR infrastructure for data-driven excellence

  • PLATFORM: Complete implementation of new cloud-based HRIS system for 85% of workforce by end of Q3
  • AUTOMATION: Automate 12 high-volume HR processes reducing administrative workload by 30% for HR teams
  • INSIGHTS: Deploy self-service analytics dashboards for workforce planning used by 90% of people managers
  • SKILLS: Train 100% of HR business partners on data analytics and AI applications for talent management
SAFETY CULTURE

Strengthen unwavering commitment to safety excellence

  • TRAINING: Achieve 97% completion rate for enhanced safety compliance training across all employees
  • LEADERSHIP: Train 100% of managers on safety leadership with accountability metrics in performance reviews
  • FEEDBACK: Implement safety observation system generating 5000+ employee safety inputs monthly
  • RECOGNITION: Launch safety excellence awards program recognizing 150+ employees for proactive contributions
METRICS
  • TIME TO FILL: Critical roles filled within 45 days (current: 63 days)
  • RETENTION: Reduce voluntary turnover in technical roles to 10% (current: 15%)
  • ENGAGEMENT: Employee satisfaction score of 78/100 (current: 68/100)
VALUES
  • Safety: We ensure safety is the primary focus in all we do
  • Quality: We deliver the highest quality products and services
  • Integrity: We act with transparency, honesty and accountability
  • Diversity & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives and create an inclusive environment for all
  • Innovation: We continuously challenge ourselves to create breakthrough solutions
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Align the learnings

Boeing Hr Retrospective

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To connect, protect and explore through aerospace innovation by developing exceptional talent that shapes the future of global flight and space

What Went Well

  • TRAINING: Technical skills academy achieved 95% completion rate for safety
  • HIRING: Successfully onboarded 4,200 engineers across critical divisions
  • BENEFITS: Enhanced wellness program reduced absenteeism by 12% YOY
  • DIVERSITY: Increased women in engineering roles from 21% to 23% in 12mo

Not So Well

  • RETENTION: Engineering attrition increased to 15% from 12% prior year
  • SAFETY: Compliance training completion fell below 90% target in Q1 2024
  • ENGAGEMENT: Employee satisfaction scores dropped 7 points to 68/100
  • RECRUITING: Time-to-fill critical roles remained high at 63 days average

Learnings

  • COMPENSATION: Need for targeted retention packages for critical talent
  • SYSTEMS: HR technology limitations impacting operational efficiency
  • CULTURE: Safety culture requires stronger leadership accountability
  • PIPELINE: University partnerships need expansion for long-term talent

Action Items

  • DEVELOP: Launch aerospace leadership academy for high-potentials by Q3
  • MODERNIZE: Implement new HRIS with AI capabilities in next 6 months
  • RETAIN: Create technical expert career path with competitive incentives
  • ACCELERATE: Redesign hiring process to reduce time-to-fill by 30% in Q3
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To connect, protect and explore through aerospace innovation by developing exceptional talent that shapes the future of global flight and space

Strengths

  • ANALYTICS: Strong foundation of HR data from 170,000+ employees enabling AI-powered workforce analytics and planning
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Established IT infrastructure capable of supporting AI implementation across HR functions
  • EXPERTISE: Access to technical AI talent through existing aerospace engineering workforce to support HR initiatives
  • LEADERSHIP: Executive commitment to digital transformation including significant investment in AI capabilities
  • SCALE: Large organization with sufficient volume of HR transactions to justify and benefit from AI automation

Weaknesses

  • INTEGRATION: Fragmented HR systems across business units limiting unified data approach needed for effective AI implementation
  • SKILLS: Limited AI expertise within HR team with only 15% having received formal data science or AI training
  • ADOPTION: Conservative organizational culture resistant to rapid technology adoption across HR processes
  • GOVERNANCE: Underdeveloped AI governance framework for ensuring ethical use of AI in talent decisions
  • LEGACY: Aging core HR systems requiring significant modernization to effectively implement AI capabilities

Opportunities

  • RECRUITMENT: Implement AI-powered sourcing and screening to reduce time-to-fill for critical roles by 40%
  • RETENTION: Deploy predictive analytics to identify flight risks and enable proactive retention interventions
  • LEARNING: Create personalized AI-driven learning pathways tailored to individual career development needs
  • PRODUCTIVITY: Automate routine HR transactions freeing up to 30% of HR team capacity for strategic initiatives
  • EXPERIENCE: Enhance employee experience with AI-powered digital assistants for HR service delivery

Threats

  • PRIVACY: Increasing global regulations around AI use in employment decisions limiting potential applications
  • BIAS: Risk of perpetuating historical biases in hiring and promotion through AI algorithms
  • RESISTANCE: Employee concerns about AI replacing jobs or making dehumanized workforce decisions
  • SECURITY: Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in AI systems potentially exposing sensitive employee data
  • COMPETITION: Aerospace competitors advancing AI HR capabilities faster, creating talent acquisition disadvantage

Key Priorities

  • PLATFORM: Invest in integrated HR technology platform with robust AI capabilities and data security
  • UPSKILLING: Develop AI literacy program for HR team to enable effective implementation and ethical oversight
  • AUTOMATION: Prioritize AI implementation in recruitment and onboarding processes to reduce time-to-fill
  • ANALYTICS: Deploy predictive workforce analytics to enable proactive talent planning and retention strategies