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kingwilly · 11-05-2009, 10:52 AM

McDonald's plans to offer PhDs as part of training

From correspondents in London
May 11, 2009 12:07pm

FAST food giant McDonald's is hoping to offer PhDs, after receiving approval to award its own nationally recognised qualifications in Britain, the company's "chief people officer" said.
Speaking to the Financial Times, David Fairhurst said the company's new power to award qualifications made it "a university in its own right", and added that the company wanted to award qualifications equivalent to university degrees.

"One day, I'd love to see us doing a PhD, I definitely think we should go as far as we can," he said.

He cautioned, however, that the company wanted to perfect its current training regimen, which includes courses in shift management that are equivalent in level to high school courses, before putting together a post-graduate qualification.

McDonald's was one of nine employers or employer groups last year that received the power to award qualifications, which Britain wants to encourage so that more workers will have recognised certificates to increase their employability.

The company has long sought to challenge the perception that it only creates low-level, poorly-paid "McJobs".
McDonald&squo;s plans to offer PhDs as part of training | Herald Sun

tuktukdriver · 11-05-2009, 11:25 AM

I would hope their first degree would be in Nutritional Sciences. But, I think I'm hoping for too much.

dirtydog · 11-05-2009, 11:50 AM

If someone could get a degree in nutritional sciences they aint going to be flipping burgers at Mc D.

BobR · 11-05-2009, 12:43 PM

They have their faults, but the rise and success of Mcdonalds is nothing short of amazing.

baldrick · 11-05-2009, 02:09 PM

^ the ability of advertising to allow the rise and success of McDonalds is nothing short of saddening.

dirtydog · 11-05-2009, 04:04 PM

I have a secret plan to emulate Mc D's success, cardboard is 5 baht per kilo here so my main expense would be ketchup, welcome to Mc dd's

Milkman · 11-05-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingwilly

McDonald's plans to offer PhDs as part of training

From correspondents in London
May 11, 2009 12:07pm

FAST food giant McDonald's is hoping to offer PhDs, after receiving approval to award its own nationally recognised qualifications in Britain, the company's "chief people officer" said.
Speaking to the Financial Times, David Fairhurst said the company's new power to award qualifications made it "a university in its own right", and added that the company wanted to award qualifications equivalent to university degrees.

"One day, I'd love to see us doing a PhD, I definitely think we should go as far as we can," he said.

Great!

Now I can return to the US, and be proud to flip burgers. I'll go back, and earn my Mickey-D, Ph.D.

I'm so relieved. I have a sense of purpose now.

Norton · 11-05-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milkman

Now I can return to the US, and be proud to flip burgers.

As you should. The current CEO of McDonald's, James A. Skinner, started his career as a "burger flipper" in the 1970s. His compensation last year was estimated at $13M.

Not bad for a guy with 2 years of Community College education.

TSR2 · 11-05-2009, 06:44 PM

Does A.A have an edge start being a silly Burger

DrAndy · 11-05-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobR

They have their faults, but the rise and success of Mcdonalds is nothing short of amazing.

yes, amazing there are so many fools who believe anything and eat it

phuketbound · 11-05-2009, 09:46 PM

The world needs blue collar workers, so why not?

I wish they had this back when I worked at Mickey Dee's..maybe I would of stayed, and become a McManager.

crazy dog · 11-05-2009, 09:51 PM

Never eaten in one ever and never will. Phd could be something like 'The rise of junk food and obesity in a post industrial America' Phd's can't stand for much in the USA, if this is not a joke.

DrAndy · 11-05-2009, 09:59 PM

Mine is worth a halfpenny, at least

ask AA and Blackgang, they both have questioned it

ItsRobsLife · 11-05-2009, 10:20 PM

A PhD in sucking corporate cock?

hafiz · 11-05-2009, 10:21 PM

55555

sabang · 11-05-2009, 11:09 PM

It's easy enough to knock Mcd's- their product is no great shakes in the taste or nutrition department, but basically wherever you buy them in the world, you won't be poisoned. Well, unless you think Coke is a mild poison (I do).

But as a corporate success story, wow.In particular, nearing saturation point in the US, they focused on overseas expansion in the 1980's- and with great success. I would never have thought a company who's stock in trade is burger, fries and a soft drink could have got this big.

ItsRobsLife · 12-05-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsRobsLife

A PhD in sucking corporate cock?

AA is the first to gain...11-05-2009 05:00 PMDrAndyyou referring to me?

No, I was refering to McDonalds.

You're a strange fella sometimes.

baldrick · 12-05-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabang

I would never have thought a company who's stock in trade is burger, fries and a soft drink

don't forget premium priced plastic toys saturation marketed to very easily led children.

kingwilly · 12-05-2009, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baldrick

don't forget premium priced plastic toys saturation marketed to very easily led children.

tell me about it. when ever I give my kid a choice about where to eat, it is all about the toys. really.

Jools · 12-05-2009, 09:54 AM

While I love a good American hamburger, McDonald's products are 100 percent pure offal. Simply the most vile fast food abomination on the planet. Oddly enough, here in the Land of Scams, the best hamburgers seem to be served up by British style pubs.

This post is not to be confused with the ubiquitous "seppo bashing" rants frequently seen here.

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kingwilly Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 33,728	AA is the first to gain a PhD from McDonald's McDonald's plans to offer PhDs as part of training From correspondents in London May 11, 2009 12:07pm FAST food giant McDonald's is hoping to offer PhDs, after receiving approval to award its own nationally recognised qualifications in Britain, the company's "chief people officer" said. Speaking to the Financial Times, David Fairhurst said the company's new power to award qualifications made it "a university in its own right", and added that the company wanted to award qualifications equivalent to university degrees. "One day, I'd love to see us doing a PhD, I definitely think we should go as far as we can," he said. He cautioned, however, that the company wanted to perfect its current training regimen, which includes courses in shift management that are equivalent in level to high school courses, before putting together a post-graduate qualification. McDonald's was one of nine employers or employer groups last year that received the power to award qualifications, which Britain wants to encourage so that more workers will have recognised certificates to increase their employability. The company has long sought to challenge the perception that it only creates low-level, poorly-paid "McJobs". McDonald&squo;s plans to offer PhDs as part of training \| Herald Sun

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sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 06:45 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: where the streets have no name Posts: 11,567	It's easy enough to knock Mcd's- their product is no great shakes in the taste or nutrition department, but basically wherever you buy them in the world, you won't be poisoned. Well, unless you think Coke is a mild poison (I do). But as a corporate success story, wow.In particular, nearing saturation point in the US, they focused on overseas expansion in the 1980's- and with great success. I would never have thought a company who's stock in trade is burger, fries and a soft drink could have got this big. __________________ Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

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11-05-2009, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
tuktukdriver Suphan Buri Last Online: Yesterday 10:25 PM Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 423	I would hope their first degree would be in Nutritional Sciences. But, I think I'm hoping for too much.

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 06:25 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 42,374	If someone could get a degree in nutritional sciences they aint going to be flipping burgers at Mc D.

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BobR Hat Yai Last Online: Yesterday 01:15 PM Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 700	They have their faults, but the rise and success of Mcdonalds is nothing short of amazing.

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baldrick BkkAndrw rapes passengers Last Online: Today 06:14 AM Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lord Black Adders gutter Posts: 4,997	^ the ability of advertising to allow the rise and success of McDonalds is nothing short of saddening.

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dirtydog The Dog Last Online: Today 06:25 AM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pattaya Jomtien Posts: 42,374	I have a secret plan to emulate Mc D's success, cardboard is 5 baht per kilo here so my main expense would be ketchup, welcome to Mc dd's

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phuketbound I am in Jail Last Online: 03-11-2009 01:40 AM Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,400	The world needs blue collar workers, so why not? I wish they had this back when I worked at Mickey Dee's..maybe I would of stayed, and become a McManager.

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crazy dog Thailand Expat Last Online: Yesterday 09:24 PM Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,144	Never eaten in one ever and never will. Phd could be something like 'The rise of junk food and obesity in a post industrial America' Phd's can't stand for much in the USA, if this is not a joke.

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Jools Sukhothai Last Online: 20-11-2009 10:51 PM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Korat plateau Posts: 324	While I love a good American hamburger, McDonald's products are 100 percent pure offal. Simply the most vile fast food abomination on the planet. Oddly enough, here in the Land of Scams, the best hamburgers seem to be served up by British style pubs. This post is not to be confused with the ubiquitous "seppo bashing" rants frequently seen here.

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