San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is known to have implemented and achieved commendable human resources programs and thus has bagged the ‘Overall Human Resources Program Award’ from Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA). This prestigious award recognizes SFO’s endeavors to build and sustain a strong and healthy workforce culture and provide proper training and growth for the company’s personnel.
The award highlights SFO’s industry-leading programmes aimed at nurturing the next generation of aviation leaders. ACI-NA president and CEO, Kevin Burke, commended SFO’s efforts, stating, “Human resources play an integral role in establishing and implementing a positive workforce culture at airports. San Francisco International Airport instituted industry-leading programmes that invest in the people who run our airports. Their programmes are vital to creating the next generation of aviation leaders, and I applaud them for their extraordinary work.”
SFO’s airport director, Ivar Satero, expressed his gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the airport’s dedication to its workforce: “Our goal is to enable a world-class team who reflect the very best values of our region. Every aspect of our human resource programmes supports this effort, including succession planning, performance, and professional development, change management, wellness, equity, and inclusion. SFO strives to be an airport that puts people first, and we are truly grateful to be honored by Airports Council International – North America for our efforts.”
SFO has shown its commitment towards its employees since within the last fiscal year it developed a new vision and mission statements and the preparation and implementation of the five-year strategic plan. Currently, SFO has advanced the implementation of Racial Equity Action Plan to Phase 2 where the airport’s community & economic engagement is prioritized. In addition to this phase, programmes included a career conference that SFO supported together with programmes aimed at providing technical training, leadership training and career mentoring.
Moreover, in the upcoming weeks SFO plans to implement a detailed leadership training program before the end of this year. This leadership and management six-month course will include online lessons, full day sessions, and business mentoring with the aim of enhancing the necessary pneumonic for its employees demanded for successful work in the aviation field.
Indeed, the achievement acknowledges SFO’s commitment to its human capital, equality, and the creation of an all-encompassing culture representing ACI-NA’s six pillars of excellence. So, focusing on professional development and caring about people, SFO has a vision to become a company where ideas are welcome, teamwork is appreciated, and customers receive only the best.
The winner of ‘Overall Human Resources Program Award’ clearly proves SFO’s visions and strategies to be on the leading wave of the aviation industry. Today, the strategic management of human resources at SFO is focused on creating effective solutions for the organization based on modern trends as the leader of aviation with the vision of potential challenges and opportunities identified for the future.
