That's the philosophy that vaulted the company to fame and riches, and it's the philosophy that keeps FedEx prospering. The company is known on Wall Street for its dedication to high-tech delivery systems and for its treatment of employees. Fortune Magazine, for instance, has marked FedEx as one of the world's best companies to work for. And there are other perks. When new jets are added to the company's fleet, it throws a lottery for employees.
Winners get to name the planes after their children.
In Greensboro, where fierce opposition to the FedEx hub by nearby residents has bubbled for months, the company plans to employ about 1,500 workers initially. Many of those jobs will be part-time and at night. Guilford County and the state of North Carolina are splitting the cost of helping FedEx build the new hub. Get your stock quotes and business news via phone. Call 574-1000 Ext. 1101 for Stocks Ext. 1102 for Market News.