Posts tagged SPU
People Can

From Seattle Pacific University's Faith & Co., this short business documentary profiles Camcraft, a family-owned, precision-manufacturing company in Chicago with a mission “to glorify God.” They have learned to thrive in a competitive market by using automation to grow the company AND enlarge and improve people’s jobs. Their commitment to people is reinforced by involving them in decision-making and their holistic approach to supporting employees’ lives.

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Best Practices

From Seattle Pacific University's Faith & Co., this short business documentary profiles Victor Ho, who founded Fivestars with the mission of “transforming transactions into relationships.” When the start-up hit a rough patch and needed to lay off 50 people, Victor felt compelled to take an approach that was consistent with the company’s values: humbly admitting his mistakes, honoring the workers’ contributions, and mobilizing the entire firm to help those being displaced.

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Becoming

From Seattle Pacific University's Faith & Co., this short business documentary profiles Canlis, the 67-year-old, James Beard Award-winning restaurant in Seattle that is pushing the envelope when it comes to employee development.  By carefully selecting those whose core identity aligns with their involvement in the company, and then nurturing the process of self-discovery and development, Canlis has forged a world-class fine-dining experience.

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