Employers Must Pick Up the Slack, Instill Work Ethic in the Emerging Workforce

Posted by Steve Guglielmo in Generations, Human Resources on April 16, 2013 | No Comments »

By Eric Chester Pull any material handling equipment distributor aside and ask him or her to describe the emerging frontline workforce and terms like ‘entitled’ and ‘poor work ethic’ will enter into the conversation. I interact with thousands of managers each year, and this I can say with certainty. At a large management conference last …

Happy Anniversary!

Posted by Steve Guglielmo in Generations, Human Resources, Member News on October 14, 2012 | No Comments »

MHEDA Congratulates the following companies, each of whom is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2012. (Distributor members are listed in black, while Supplier/Associates are listed in red. To submit a press release or anniversary photo, please email Steve Guglielmo at sguglielmo.tmj@gmail.com) 105th Anniversary — Est. 1907 Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co., Hamilton, OH Modern …

Succession Planning and the Emerging Generations: Five Trends You Need to Know

Posted by Steve Guglielmo in Generations, Human Resources on June 9, 2012 | No Comments »

By Robert W. Wendover How will you prepare for succession within your organization? As I work with and survey the members of those in their thirties and early forties, it is becoming abundantly clear that they will apply their own values and attitudes to the roles they assume. While this is not surprising, it’s helpful …

Spending A Day With Generation Y

Posted by Elsbeth Russell in Generations, Human Resources on July 22, 2011 | No Comments »

Up-and-comers in the material handling industry chronicle a typical day.

Going Beyond Product Knowledge

Posted by Elsbeth Russell in Generations, Human Resources, Management Strategies on July 22, 2011 | No Comments »

How to train young talent on material handling practices and policies.

U Text, I Type

Posted by Elsbeth Russell in Generations, Human Resources on July 22, 2011 | No Comments »

Resolving generational communication differences in the workplace.

The Man In The Straw Hat Steps Down

Posted by Elsbeth Russell in Generations, Human Resources on April 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »

MHEDA legend Howard Bernstein steps down from Atlas Lift Trucks.

CICMHE Hosts 266 Students

Posted by Elsbeth Russell in Generations, Human Resources on March 29, 2011 | No Comments »

CICMHE, in conjunction with MHIA and MHEDA, hosts Classroom Day at ProMat to bring students into industry.

Use Gateway To Build Your Business

Posted by Elsbeth Russell in Generations, Human Resources on October 15, 2008 | No Comments »

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association Gateway Program provides the initial steps in solving the critical problems of obtaining the talent to secure your organization’s future. By Steve Fallick.