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Learn about our new “high-tech products” division

LP Smart Products senior team members Jason Turner, left, Bob Vance, Caleb Browning, Vincent Lyons, Jefferson Myers and Ryan Chacon.

LP Smart Products was featured in a recent issue of Furniture Today.

“Leggett & Platt has been a leader in the hospitality industry for more than 130 years, and we are excited to continue our partnership with industry leaders from across the globe as we launch LP Smart Suite,” said Jason Turner, general manager of LP Smart Products. “We’ve seen significant demand from both our customers and end consumers, and we look forward to bringing connectivity and forward-thinking technology to the hospitality industry. Read the rest of the article >

 

Calling All Electronics Engineers!

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We’re looking for electronics experts to work on the next generation of sleeping systems: monitoring, diagnostics, apps, heating, cooling, articulation, the list goes on. Exciting stuff!

Read the job description and apply now!

Never Too Old to Rap

Follow the brand-new Leggett & Platt Bedding page LinkedIn for…wait, what? Hip-hop videos and podcasts? https://www.linkedin.com/company/10013111 

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Follow the Bedding Group on LinkedIn!

 

 

6 Tips for a Great First Impression: Network Smarter Part 2

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Last week, in part one of the Network Smarter series, we talked about social media, personal brand, and your professional online presence. That may be the first step in networking but it’s certainly not the last. Here are six tips to help you make a great first impression:

1. Think about your appearance.

I agree with Oscar Wilde who said, “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” Especially when it comes to first impressions. Initial reactions matter. Pay attention your appearance including accessories, clothes, etc., before your next meet-n-greet event. As unfair as it may seem, people will make assumptions about your personality based on what you’re wearing, your hygiene, and how you carry yourself. It’s just human nature.

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Four Questions to Ask Before Relocating & Six Things I Love About Joplin, MO

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Relocating for your career can be a stressful time. We get it. You have to consider selling your home, finding a new one, and moving your family and belongings to a new location, maybe across the country. Not to mention all the time, energy, and money it takes to do it. That’s why in January 2015 Leggett & Platt approved new company guidelines for our domestic relocations. These guidelines help our hiring managers make informed decisions on relocation packages that work for both the new employee and the company.

Relocation is just one of the many benefits you could enjoy if you choose a job with Leggett & Platt. However, please know that relocation may not be offered for every position in every location.

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Leggett Hires the Biggest Bedding Models in the Business

Recently, Leggett’s two new bedding models paid a little visit to our IDEA Center. Actually, there was nothing “little” about it: Cindy and Betty weigh in at 8,500 and 9,000 pounds respectively. The elephants will be featured in upcoming promotional materials for a new bedding product line.

ICYMI: A Visual History of the Leggett & Platt Logo

The Life @ Leggett blog is approaching its one-year anniversary so this week’s posts will spotlight our favorite content from the past year. (*ICYMI is internet slang for “in case you missed it.”) 

Leggett & Platt has been in business for over a century, but our logo has undergone relatively few changes in that time. The one major change came in the early 1970s, when we moved from a simple “L” to a script typeface. I sat down with Leggett’s Creative Director, Scott Clark, to discuss the history of the logo.

In the early days, this metal tag was attached to every Leggett product  and ultimately became the official logo.

In the early days, this metal tag was attached to every Leggett product and eventually became the official logo. The circle in the design was actually a hole used for fastening the tag to springs and frames. “I love the simplicity of this design,” stated Clark. “It’s fascinating how well it holds up–what looked good 100 years ago still looks good today, and that’s not always the case.”

 

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ICYMI: The Way We Lead — An In-Depth Look at Leggett & Platt Culture

Since the Life@Leggett blog is approaching its one-year anniversary, this week’s posts will spotlight our favorite content from the past year. Up today: the DNA of a Leggett employee. (*ICYMI is internet slang for “in case you missed it.”) 

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Families display certain common traits and behaviors, generation after generation, that have nothing to do with genetics. These non-genetic markers are passed down through shared perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as surely as hazel eyes and curly hair. The same is true for companies.

At Leggett & Platt, we recently set out to revise the competencies in our annual performance review, and accidentally found ourselves deconstructing our corporate DNA. We started the project with 15 competencies – things like strategic thinking, decision making, interpersonal skills, and communication. Instead of simply trying to whack a few that seemed less important, we started with a clean sheet of paper and our company history book. Looking back over 130 years, our leaders displayed certain common qualities, no matter what the business challenge of the era. When we distilled this “Leggett DNA,” we found eight key qualities that drive our collective success. Eureka! These characteristics, expressed as actions, reflect our culture and the way we lead.

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