Articles

This section features our consultants' recent appearances in the media - either as expert sources in industry and business publications or as author of articles highlighting issues of interest to employers.

Focus Management: Developing Leaders - Firm helps companies create work-friendly environment

Memphis Commercial Appeal
Friday, August 08, 2008
Richard Reinhardt and Marco Chan speak on the Simple Solutions Leadership Development Program.

"Northwest, Delta pilots reach deal with airline"

Star Tribune - Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Jerry Glass speaks to the Star Tribune about the recent deal reached by Northwest and Delta pilots.

"Delta Flight Attendants Reject Union"

Minnesota Public Radio
Thursday, May 29, 2008

"Diversity Metrics"

Diversity Insight
Monday, April 21, 2008
Jennifer answers questions related to diversity metrics.

"NWA merger nearing takeoff"

Detroit Free Press
Friday, April 11, 2008
Jerry Glass speaks about the possible merge between Northwest and Delta.

"Happy pilot unions key to and Delta-Northwest deal"

twincities.com
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Jerry Glass speaks about the possible merge between Northwest and Delta.

"International Depatures"

Time Magazine
Friday, April 04, 2008
Jerry Glass, President of F&H Solutions Group, was quoted in this article discussing the future prospects of the American airline industry.

"United Airlines mechanics switch to Teamsters"

Chicago Business
Monday, March 31, 2008
Jerry Glass explains that he doesn't think there will be much change by United in how they deal with the mechanics.

The Regional Airline Consortium

Thursday, March 20, 2008
The Regional Airline Consortium is a team approach for regional airlines to control workers' compensation costs.

"Dipping Carefully Into the Betting Pool"

The New York Times
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Jerry Glass speaks to The New York Times about the office pools that are popular specifically during March Madness.

"Pilots have much to lose during mergers"

USA Today
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Jerry states that seniority in the airline industry is as complex as anything in American industry.

"Southwest's Ramp Jobs Go Begging Here; Airline Is Short 20 Handlers At BWI Despite Pay That Can Reach $75,000"

Sun Reporter
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Jerry speaks to the nature of recruiting front line employees in the airline industry. He states that applicants may choose other jobs with less rigorous background checks.

"Pilots in a position to make or break deal

Trading Markets
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Jerry Glass shares that a hard and fast deadline is not to Delta and Northwest's advantage.

"Mergers can provoke a war among pilots over senority"

Minnesota Public Radio
Friday, February 29, 2008
Jerry Glass discussed the consequences of tension over pilot seniority in the context of merger talks between Northwest and Delta Air Lines.

"Delta, Northwest Pilots Wary of Merging"

AirWise News
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Jerry Glass comments on integrating seniority lists for more than 11,000 Delta and Northwest pilots.

"For Delta and Northwest, Pilot Peace Is Crucial"

TheStreet.com
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Jerry Glass is speaks to the difficulty of seniority issues with regard to companies merging.

"Pilots push back merger ETA"

Trading Markets
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Jerry Glass is speaks to the difficulty of seniority issues with regard to companies merging.

"Pilots push back merger ETA"

St. Paul Pioneer Press
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Jerry Glass is speaks to the difficulty of seniority issues with regard to companies merging.

"NWA's Steenland likely to leave airline upon merger with Delta"

Star Tribune
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Jerry Glass, President of F&H Solutions Group, was quoted in this article examining the future prospects for Northwest Airlines CEO Doug Steenland, if his airline merges with Delta.

"Pilot shortage prompts less stringent hiring requirements"

Phoenix Business Journal
Monday, January 14, 2008
Jerry Glass is quoted regarding the current pilot shortage and the means for creating a larger candidate pool.

"Labor backing for airline deals may be costly"

Reuters
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Jerry explains that labor negotiations could be costly during talk of merger deals.

"Rules of Engagement"

Golf Business Magazine
Friday, January 04, 2008
Richard Reinhardt was quoted in the Golf Business Magazine regarding making sure employees understand the mission of the business and how their job plays a key role in achieving that objective.

F&H Solutions Group Brochure

Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Download the F&H Solutions Group brochure. Take it with you. The brochure provides an overview of the services we offer.

What if American hadn't avoided bankruptcy?

The Dallas Morning News
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Jerry Glass explains why bankruptcy would not be a good business decision.

Talent Management and Recruiting Presentation

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

"Effective Employee Communication"

Workforce Management Magazine
Monday, April 23, 2007

"Some airlines begin to increase staff again"

USA Today
Friday, April 20, 2007

Crisis Planning Assessment Presentation

Thursday, April 19, 2007

"Consultant brings workable atmosphere to MIFA"

The Commerical Appeal
Saturday, November 18, 2006