At Leggett & Platt, we design and produce the engineered components that support how products function, feel, and perform.
Our work includes mattress and seating components that enhance comfort, automotive systems that support safety and ride quality, hydraulic cylinders used in industrial equipment, and specialized components for furniture, flooring, and textiles.
While these parts often work behind the scenes (within your products), they play an essential role in the products people rely on every day.
We were proud to help sponsor a leadership conference in Carthage, Missouri, that brought together local professionals for an inspiring morning of forward-thinking conversations. Events like this help our employees and community members feel empowered to leave a lasting impact wherever they go in life.
Centered around the theme “Embracing the Change,” the event highlighted adaptive leadership, AI adoption, building resilience, and more. Many of our employees attended and two of them were speakers!
Megan Marin, IT Collaboration Tools Manager, led a session on using AI to work smarter: “Even those new to AI can use LLMs – like Copilot, GhatGPT, or Claude – to get ideas on how they can work smarter and learn new skills,” she shared. “My top prompt tip would be to ask AI how it can help. Include some details like your job duties, role, or explain a pain point at work in your prompt.”
Katelyn Pierce, Strategic Planning Analyst, answered questions on generations in leadership as part of a panel discussion. When asked to give the audience one action to strengthen their leadership skills, she said, “Build others up and give recognition where it is due. We can’t accomplish things on your own – it’s a team effort.”
Thank you to the Carthage Chamber of Commerce for organizing and to everyone who joined us and contributed to this empowering event!
We are a global manufacturer that creates engineered products found in homes, workplaces, and vehicles around the world. Founded in 1883, we focus on components that improve comfort, performance, and everyday life – often in ways you don’t see, but definitely feel.
With operations across the globe, our strength comes from the people who show up each day to do meaningful work. Across teams, locations, and roles, we’re connected by shared values, a commitment to quality, and pride in what we make, and how we make it.
On National Skilled Trades Day, we celebrate the machinists and skilled trades professionals whose knowledge and experience power our operations.
Skilled trades are critical to manufacturing today – and to the future of our business. Thank you to our team members who apply their expertise every day to keep us moving forward.
To celebrate Earth Month, we asked our employees to share their photos that showcase sustainability. We received so many wonderful submissions and chose five that will be published in our 2026 Sustainability Progress Report:
In addition, we want to share some more of the outstanding submissions we received:
Did you know approximately a garbage truck’s worth of clothes are burned or dumped into a landfill every second? We didn’t either, but now we do after attending an Earth Day event hosted by our Corporate Green Team!
During the event, employees could learn more about sustainability-related topics, donate used items to a local Humane Society, grab a free native Missouri tree and other goodies, and enter to win a gift basket with sustainable items.
Did you know we have seven onsite solar installations across Europe and China – and we’re adding solar panels to three additional sites this year?
We know that prioritizing sustainability – like installing solar panels – isn’t just good for business. It’s good for people and our planet. Every day, we strive to advance sustainable solutions for our customers, reduce environmental impacts of our products across their lifecycle, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Today begins Administrative Professionals Week – a time to celebrate the people who keep everything running smoothly, often behind the scenes, always with care and skill.
To our administrative professionals: thank you for keeping us organized, connected, and moving forward! You embody what it means to put people first!
Our team recently sponsored and attended Ooh La Lafayette, the annual fundraiser for Lafayette House – an organization providing compassionate services that empower individuals and families to heal from domestic violence, sexual assault, and substance use disorders. Their work has a profound impact on individuals and families in Joplin, Missouri, and the surrounding communities.
This year’s theme – Written in the Stars – featured letters from residents to their future selves and artwork from children, offering a meaningful perspective on the impact of the organization’s work.
We are proud of our colleagues whose leadership and commitment contributed to the event’s success, raising a record level of support to further the mission and help ensure access to essential services that promote safety, dignity, and hope.
Today is International Fun at Work Day. Work is how we earn a living, but it doesn’t have to be boring. You can get things done and have fun at the same time.
A survey by BrightHR found that 79% of employees believe having fun at work helps them be more productive. When people enjoy their work, they’re also more engaged, and that can lead to 21% higher profitability for companies. A little fun at work can go a long way.
Here is a snapshot of our fun – from Employee Appreciation Day celebrations, producing company events, holiday scavenger hunts, and anniversary celebrations – our teams love finding time to laugh.
