Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls | August 11, 2020

Johnson Controls, the global leader for smart and sustainable buildings, today announced Diane Schwarz has joined the Company as its chief information officer (CIO). In this role Schwarz will be responsible for leading an integrated, reliable, business-aligned information technology (IT) organization. She will develop and execute an enterprise-wide IT strategy that continues to merge technology operations to ensure a strong foundation for Johnson Controls to scale and achieve its ...

Johnson Controls | August 04, 2020

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI) announced today it has acquired the remaining stake of Qolsys Inc., a leading residential and commercial security and smart-home manufacturer, after owning a majority since 2014. Qolsys enhances Johnson Controls global innovation platform delivering next generation security and smart building solutions. The Qolsys founders and leadership team will remain in Silicon Valley (San Jose, CA) assuming key roles in Johnson Controls global intrusion business. ...

Johnson Controls | July 31, 2020

Johnson Controls International plc today reported a fiscal third quarter 2020 GAAP loss per share from continuing operations, including special items, of $0.24. Excluding these items, adjusted earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations was $0.67, up 3% versus the prior year period. Sales of $5.3 billion decreased 17% compared to the prior year and declined 16% organically, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. GAAP earnings before interest and taxe...

HR Dive | January 13, 2020

Creativity was the most in-demand soft skill for applicants last year, and it has retained its place heading into 2020, according to a Jan. 9 LinkedIn Learning report. "Organizations need people who can creatively approach problems and tasks across all business roles, from software engineering to HR," the company said. Persuasion, collaboration, adaptability and emotional intelligence rounded out the top five. LinkedIn noted that emotional intelligence — defined as the ability to...