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.

Delta Vote to Seal Fate of Unions

Sunday, July 25, 2010
Jerry Glass quoted in Star Tribune article.

American Seeks Stand-Ins in Event of Attendant Strike (Update3)

Bloomberg.com
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Jerry Glass quoted on Bloomberg.com

Continental, UAL Pilots Craft Plan for Joint Talks

Bloomberg Business Week
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Jerry Glass quoted in Bloomberg Business Week article.

AMR, Unions to Resume Talks as Strike Threat Eases

Bloomberg Business Week
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Jerry Glass quoted in Bloomberg Business Week article.

Airlines, Unions Tangle Over Contracts

Dallas Morning News
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Jerry Glass quoted in Dallas Morning News article on airline labor unrest.

"American Air Attendants Ask for Clearance to Strike"

bloomberg.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Jerry Glass was quoted in an article about American Airlines flight attendants request to end contract talks.

Southwest's CEO struggles to sell no-growth plan

Bloomberg News
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Jerry Glass quoted in a recent Bloomberg News article that was featured on Houston's Chron.com

Increasingly, It’s a Tight Squeeze in the Air

The New York Times
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Richard Reinhardt speaks on the pros and cons of traveling on smaller air crafts.

Your Career: The Multimedia Resume

MSNBC.com
Monday, May 04, 2009
Jerry Glass quoted in MSNBC.com article on job seekers forgoing traditional resumes to set themselves apart.

Survival of the Fittest

Human Resource Executive
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tom Harmening discusses issues involving healthcare organizations.

United's Unions Want Their Due

TheStreet.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Jerry Glass comments on the current state of the airline industry and United's union discussions.

Tips on How Your Small Business Can Weather the Economic Storm

Monster.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Ken Dzierzawiec quoted in Monster.com article about hiring and terminating employees in the current economical climate.

Debunking Diversity

Smart Business Atlanta magazine
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Jennifer Melton quoted in the April edition of Smart Business Atlanta magazine.

United Opens Talks With 88% of Workers as Slump Grips Airline

Bloomberg.com
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Jerry Glass discusses Unites Airline's contract bargaining talks with unions on Bloomberg.com.

American Air Freezes Pay, Hiring for Nonunion Workers

Bloomberg.com
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Jerry Glass discusses the airline pay freeze and hiring of nonunion workers on Bloomberg.com.

Airlines, unions brace for bumpy labor talks

USA Today
Monday, April 06, 2009
Jerry Glass comments on Airline contract negotiations with unions in USA Today.

A new player awaits seat

Chicago Tribune
Monday, March 30, 2009
Jerry Glass quoted in the Chicago Tribune on President Obama's pick for the National Mediation Board.

Talent Management and Recruiting Presentation

Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Independent police probe reveals turmoil, dedication

Beaumont Enterprise
Monday, March 23, 2009
F&H Solutions Group is mentioned in article featured in the Beaumont Enterprise.

Seniority issue could be expensive for Delta

Asspciate Press
Friday, March 20, 2009
Jerry Glass speaks to the Associated Press on Delta Airlines' seniority issues.

Launching a Diversity Initiative? Ask These Five Questions

Diversity Insight
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Jennifer Melton, F&H Solutions Group Consultant, interviewed for the Diversity Insight section of The Employment Law Post.

Delta takes its time to get Northwest merger right

USA TODAY
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Jerry Glass comments on the Delta / Northwest merger in USA TODAY.

Why Race Is Still Important

The Employment Law Post - Diversity Insight
Monday, January 19, 2009
Dr. Chris Metzler speaks to The Employment Law Post about how the presidential election will force a new definition of organizational diversity.

Jennifer Melton, EEOC/Diversity Management Consultant for F&H Solutions Group, quoted in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Ask HR
Sunday, January 04, 2009
F&H Solutions Group Consultant, Jennifer Melton, was quoted in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution on ways job seekers can get their résumés noticed by HR managers and recruiters.

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
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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.

Crisis Planning Assessment Presentation

Thursday, April 19, 2007

"Consultant brings workable atmosphere to MIFA"

The Commerical Appeal
Saturday, November 18, 2006