Thirty-three major work stoppages began in 2023, the most since 2000 when there were 39, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs this year to realize $1 billion in cost savings after both domestic and international volumes have suffered.
While distributors compete with other market distributors on sales, they compete with everyone for talent. Bharani Nagarathnam details three focus areas in which distributors can improve to attract more talent.
It’s one of the biggest challenges as Baby Boomers retire and young talent is prone to job-hop. Here, we analyze our latest research into what distributors told us about their efforts on this front.
The final part of this series explores commentary from a panel of executives on what they’d do differently with a career restart and advice for younger talent.
Mike Hockett extracts commentary from a panel discussion between STAFDA distributors, manufacturers and rep agents on what they voiced as their biggest challenge: talent management.
Amid a sea change in employer-to-employee power dynamics, distributors have had to be much more strategic with their hiring and retention practices. We gather key takeaways on this front from Alex Chausovsky.
As a primer for 2024, Mike Hockett condenses ITR Economics’ Alan Beaulieu’s latest industry keynote presentation into seven key points.
In the last of his three-part series, Randy MacLean says you’ll be surprised at what’s possible in using sales to gain at least some immunity from labor cost challenges.
In the second of his three-part series, Randy MacLean shows the manageable metrics that drive operational efficiency and guide labor assignments.
Amid the contract shift between employees and employers, Dirk Beveridge explains how today's HR departments can bridge the gap between people and purpose.
It’s just the latest honor the MRO distributor has garnered during its centennial year of operation.
The 3Q23 Baird-MDM Survey revealed new quantitative data on industry-wide frontline hiring/retention, and plenty of interesting commentary.
Industrial distributor Vallen was recognized for its "groundbreaking" ESG program, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture.
Industrial supplies distributor Ferguson held absolute emissions steady against its increasing revenue in fiscal year 2023.
In Part 1 of a three-part series, Randy MacLean uses government data to explain why labor has become scarce and expensive before outlining action to exploit the opportunity it actually presents.
Three executives share how they implement elements of a ‘good company culture’ in order to grow their business, attract new employees and keep existing employees invested.
The notion that 'no one wants to work' persists amid labor challenges in distribution. But organizational leadership expert Dr. Donte Vaughn says it's a major misnomer, which we explore in a culture discussion.
Mike Hockett distills key themes and takeaways from MDM's marquee thought leadership conference event, held Sept. 18-20 in Denver.
Jenny Vasquez has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources, according to a company news release.
