Richard Barnhart succeeds retiring president Gregory Steiner.
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Now that distribution’s next recruiting targets have begun their senior year of college, it’s time to ask if your company is doing enough to ensure they’ll come work for you upon graduating in the spring. This article introduces our new series of case studies on best practices to attract younger workers to your company – rather than your competitors.
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Being intentional about culture can help with recruiting and retaining millennials, who today compose nearly half the company. This article examines the decision by Durham, NC-based ACR Supply, where nearly half the company is comprised of millennials, 20 years ago to focus on culture and how it evolved into a place where the next generation wanted to work.
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- Building culture in leadership’s image
- Seeking ‘hungry, humble, smart’ employees
- Making your workplace millennial-friendly
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Kerry Shiba succeeds Richard J. Weller, who previously announced his retirement.
Toby Thomann most recently served as vice president of sales at WAGO.
David Wilson Succeeds Retiring Interim President Tom Pajonas.
As Hurricane Harvey shuttered ports and distribution centers at the end of August (and at press time, Hurricane Irma was poised to hit Caribbean islands hard with Florida in its potential path), the deluge that inundated Houston and surrounding area served as a stark reminder that all companies would be wise to develop an emergency plan in case of disaster.
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Electrical distributor revamps C suite with promotions, addition of new position.
Don Reycroft to head division that will encompass police, fire and EMS industries.
Paul Fichiera most recently served as vice president of FleetPride.
John Moten joins Foundation Building from BYW Investment Advisors.
Federal judge's ruling strikes down current rule, but alternatives may be on the horizon.
Retention strategies should begin with making employees feel invested.
Make sure your company is keeping pace with automation, other advances.
