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A Culture Of Contribution-The Hiring, Training, And Retaining Of Passionate Employees: A Disney Perspective, Kimberly Graham Apr 2021

A Culture Of Contribution-The Hiring, Training, And Retaining Of Passionate Employees: A Disney Perspective, Kimberly Graham

Senior Honors Theses

The company culture of Walt Disney World is renown and worthy of emulation. The underlying culture incorporates servant leadership attributes and encourages the employees to demonstrate these attributes through a commitment to excellence and a desire to serve. It is through hiring, training, and retention techniques that a competitive advantage is garnered, and those in who work for Disney serve as a role model for other companies to follow. Training the Disney way is unique. It is considered a true culture of contribution. By using Disney’s training techniques and commitment to excellence, other companies can see a drastic improvement in …


Social Recruiting: The Role Of Social Networking Websites In The Hiring Practices Of Major Advertising And Public Relations Firms, Keri Cook Apr 2012

Social Recruiting: The Role Of Social Networking Websites In The Hiring Practices Of Major Advertising And Public Relations Firms, Keri Cook

Senior Honors Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine the role that professional networking websites, such as LinkedIn, play in the hiring decisions of talent recruiters at major advertising and public relations firms. A study of literature relating to social media, traditional recruitment techniques and legal implications regarding the use of networking websites in the hiring process provided a foundation for the study. Primary research, in the form of online surveys distributed to hiring managers at some of the largest international advertising and public relations firms, was conducted to set a foundation for understanding the use of networking websites in the …