Company Name: The New York Jets
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Nature of Business: One of the 32 member franchises of the National Football League
Founded: 1963
Revenue: $200 million
Number of Employees: 160
Average Tenure: 5 years
The New York Jets, based in Florham Park, NJ, has had a storied history since 1963 as one of the 32 member franchises of the National Football League. The team, which has grown to 160 employees, has made the playoffs four times in the last decade. Even more impressive from a business standpoint, it competes for and wins sponsorship, advertising, merchandising, ticket and other sales within the very competitive sports market of New York City, which has eight other pro teams. The Jets' owner since 2000, Woody Johnson, and a surprisingly diverse array of employee practices and benefits are responsible for the franchise's success. Practices include a five-figure annual tuition reimbursement per employee and a program initiated in 2008 in which both business and football managers train for skills including setting clear expectations and handling performance issues.
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