Category Archives: Culture

DOORS Intern Spotlight: Isaac Ortega

Our thirteenth summer of the DOORS Internship Program is underway! Through virtual workshops, our interns work on goal setting, networking, personal branding, and communication within their fields. We invited our interns to share their experiences this summer.

Meet Isaac Ortega from Jackson, Michigan! Isaac recently graduated from Western Michigan University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics.

What does your internship with Leggett entail?

I’m a Business Analyst contributing to Work Furniture’s Digital Transformation efforts. A large portion of my job involves data management and standardization, which is used for on-demand global report development, allowing stakeholders to make decisions based on clean data.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned so far during your time at Leggett?

The most valuable thing I’ve learned so far is adaptability. Throughout my time at Leggett, the team and I have consistently adapted to challenges as they arise. I had a professor in college who always said, “You’re a business major – you’re here to solve problems,” which has turned out to be very true. Developing this problem-solving skill has been very beneficial and is the most valuable thing I’ve learned so far.  

What are your goals through your internship?

A technical goal for my internship is to learn how to automate data tasks. I’m hoping to gain experience building a tool that can automatically update, add new customers, new products, send out alerts, etc. By doing this, we can reduce manual work and lighten the team’s workload. I also personally hope to build strong relationships with my team and colleagues from all of our different branches around the world.

What has been your favorite part of your internship at Leggett?

I think my favorite part of the internship will be learning from professionals. I have already worked with several different people who all have their own unique approach to poblem-solving. I know that there is much more to learn in my field, and I expect this will be my favorite part of the internship.

How will you apply your experience this summer to your career?

I will apply my data management skills to clean data and present it in a meaningful way. This enables data to be used for smarter business decisions. Every company has data; however, having the skills to make it understandable and actionable will take me far in my career.

Please join us in wishing Isaac well!

Employee Naturalization Spotlight: Celebrating Josie Halasinski

Josie Halasinski, Machine Operator at L&P, has been a dedicated team member of our Moiron branch in Sparta, Michigan, for 25 years. Today, we’re proud to celebrate an important milestone in her life. After many years of encouragement from her family and two years of study, Josie is now a United States citizen!

Born in the Philippines, Josie came to the U.S. in 1989. When asked about her journey to citizenship, Josie shared, “If I can do it, you can do it.”

Denise Johnson, Branch Manager at Moiron, attended her naturalization ceremony. To celebrate, our Moiron team hosted a party after the ceremony.

Josie looks forward to embracing the opportunities that come with U.S. citizenship, such as participating in elections and being able to safely travel to the Philippines to reconnect with her aunts and uncles.

Congratulations, Josie!

Josie and Denise at the naturalization ceremony

Safety Mindsets with Leggett Dynamics

At Leggett & Platt, safety is part of everything we do. We are committed to continually improving how we work safely every day.

Legget Dynamics brings this commitment to life through its Intensive Safety Mindset. Our teams are constantly reminded of this mentality displayed throughout our branches, breaking down our company-wide safety culture into personal commitments. This consistent focus empowers our teams to prioritize safe work every day.

Celebrating Four Years of Safety

At Leggett & Platt, we believe in celebrating our wins to keep encouraging improvement. Progress doesn’t happen overnight, and recognizing hard work matters.

Our West Coast Furniture branch in Industry City, California, recently reached an incredible milestone: more than 4 years without a recordable injury. Through intentional adherence to Leggett & Platt’s safety guidelines, individual employee effort, and an aligned company mindset, the branch has been accident-free for over 1,468 days. The team celebrated this monumental achievement with a safety luncheon.

Their accomplishment is a great example of what’s possible when safety is a daily priority. Congratulations to our West Coast Furniture team for putting people first!

L&P Brazil’s Intentional Safety Practices

Our teams around the globe are placing a strong emphasis on safety in their daily work. Leggett & Platt Brazil has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to our safety guidelines, starting with individual ownership at every level.

Recently, L&P Brazil led a five-day campaign that highlighted a variety of important safety practices in the workplace. Each day addressed a key aspect of personal responsibility in safety, covering topics such as correct usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), maintaining a safety mindset, and emphasizing open communication.

L&P Employees Volunteer During Day of Action

Last Friday, many of our employees spent the day volunteering for the Carthage Area United Way Day of Action. They joined 120 volunteers who helped support 12 nonprofits in Carthage, Missouri, including Carthage Crosslines, Carthage Humane Society, Jasper County 4-H/Youth Fair, Innovative Industries, and Fair Acres YMCA.

The Annual Day of Action brings businesses, individuals, and community leaders together for a morning of service. Volunteers work directly with local nonprofits to complete projects – like painting, cleaning, and moving – in just a few hours that otherwise might take longer to complete.

Events like Day of Action highlight the power of our collective impact. We are proud of our employees for doing great work together to serve our communities!

Celebrating Community Milestones in Carthage

We recently had the opportunity to support the Carthage Chamber at a local event celebrating businesses and individuals who make a difference in the community. A team of five employees from our corporate office in Carthage, MO, represented Leggett & Platt at the event.

As part of the evening, Roxanne Willard and the team created a themed centerpiece highlighting three meaningful milestones: the 60th anniversary of the Maple Leaf Festival, the 100th anniversary of Route 66, and America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

It was a great reminder of the strong connection between Leggett & Platt and the communities where we live and work.

Thank you to our team for their creativity and for embodying our value of doing great work together.

Safety for Dummies at Super Sagless

Our Super Sagless Home Furniture branch located in Tupelo, MS, has been making substantial strides toward a safer environment. They have incorporated impactful tactics that keep their branch aware of potential safety threats.

Hannah McAdams, HR and Safety Manager at the branch, has begun conducting live safety demonstrations to promote safe work practices. Utilizing her new dummy, “Hap J. Hazard,” she demonstrates what not to do in the workplace. From getting caught on a paint line to being stuck in a 200-ton press, Hap is an eye-opening example of what can happen when safe practices are not followed.

The idea developed through Hannah’s research of safety psychology and the most effective ways to encourage improvement. “The same old trainings weren’t making a big enough impact,” Hannah shared. “Familiarity can dull a person’s awareness and make them reluctant. People are more likely to change when the delivery of the message is memorable.”

Prioritizing Safety at Tupelo Sleeper

At Tupelo Sleeper, in Tupelo, Mississippi, safety is embedded in the culture. The team looks for creative ways to reinforce the importance of safety practices while keeping employees engaged and having fun.

Marquita Young, HR Coordinator, organized a seasonal safety celebration called “HazCom Halloween.” With help from Avriona Shelton, Tupelo’s newly appointed Safety Ambassador (a liaison for safety), the branch enjoyed a safety-themed and Halloween-style scavenger hunt featuring strong practices in hazard communication.

The event combined safety topics covered throughout the year into an educational and spooky competition. From safety BINGO to a safety-themed escape room, the branch found the sweet spot between training and fun.

A Shared Pledge of Accountability

In 2026, we launched a global initiative around five safety commitments. Together, they help us reinforce a shared approach to safety across our global branches.

Crafted after an extensive three-year review of potential growth areas, the commitments help prevent risks at the source. From physical banners at entrances to posters in breakrooms, these commitments are always visible. Teams like Bau Bang in Vietnam chose to implement our safety commitments through an employee training session. With 100% site participation, the training focused on understanding company safety values, recognizing workplace hazards, and reinforcing individual responsibility for safety.

“Compliance sets the minimum standard – but these commitments empower our teams to speak up, stop unsafe work, and take action before incidents occur,” says Tony Bailey, Director of EHS Operations. “That’s how we move from meeting requirements to owning safety at every level.”