This week, we’re recognizing the hard work and dedication of truck drivers, and we want to say thank you to all drivers at L&P!
You keep our businesses moving, connect customers with our products, prioritize safety on the road, and so much more. We are grateful for your hard work and commitment to our mission to enhance lives everywhere. We couldn’t do it without you!
#ThankATrucker #TruckDriverAppreciationWeek
Today is IT Professionals Day. We want to express our gratitude to all those who ensure that our systems run smoothly and stay secure. Your hard work is truly appreciated!
September 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day!
To all who are celebrating, L&P wishes you a happy holiday!
¡A todos los que están celebrando, L&P les desea unas felices fiestas!
For a background on Mexico’s war for independence, as well as information on how people celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day, check out this article: Struggle for Mexican Independence
Since 1883, our goal has been simple – help people lead more comfortable lives. With deep roots in Carthage, Missouri, United States, we pioneered sleep technology when we introduced the bedspring 140 years ago. Now, we’re so much more!
Today, we’re proud to have teams all over the world – from Europe, Asia, Mexico, Brazil, and Canada. We’re also proud to produce a diverse array of products that can be found in most homes, offices, and vehicles.
As a global company, we are focused on building a diverse and innovative organization that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we operate, as well as honors the voices of our employees around the world.
During the next few weeks, we look forward to sharing a little more about our global mindset.
3D design is a powerful tool in the Leggett & Platt Creative Services arsenal!
From giving viewers an inside look of product cutaways to creating comprehensive product-explanation videos, our Creative Services’ 3D team creates unique designs that will benefit your business.
Using 3D design has many benefits:
The 3D design process has three main stages: pre-production, production, and post-production:
Our 3D team is committed to serving you at minimal cost. Businesses usually charge an average of $6,000 for a 30-second animation*, but with L&P Creative Services, the average is closer to $750!
Have questions about 3D design or want to discuss a project idea? Contact L&P Creative Services at creativeservices@leggett.com.
*The average cost for a 30-second animation is based on the following website: Animation Price Guide and 3D VFX Cost Calculator
As a global company, we are committed to building a diverse and innovative organization that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we operate. This commitment also honors the voices of our employees around the world. We couldn’t do this without our Talent Acquisition (TA) team, which plays a pivotal role in our business success by attracting and hiring the top talent for our organization.
In celebration of Global Talent Acquisition Day, we are excited to spotlight our TA team! We talked with Kathy Thorman, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor for Specialized Products.
What inspired you to pursue a career in talent acquisition?
I was working in marketing research when my company was sold. I had a colleague who had made the transition to recruiting. These career paths have very similar skill sets – a natural curiosity, a joy of meeting and understanding people’s needs, and good listening skills. It has been a joy to impact people with new employment that has the power to change their lives.
What are some of the biggest challenges the TA team faces, and how do you overcome them?
Over the past few years, the job market has experienced significant volatility. Our ability to keep up with the latest trends in employment and stay agile has been crucial. While Leggett & Platt may not be a household name, our products touch most households in some way. We have a compelling story of progress and change with integrity that resonates with candidates seeking stability and honesty in the workplace.
How do you ensure consistency in the recruitment process across various regions?
We have a complete and in-depth process map used by all TA team members across divisions and regions. As business operations change and improve, we update our vision with new information and thorough training.
How do you foster collaboration and communication within a geographically dispersed team?
We have a great leadership team that fosters communication through regular team meetings, quarterly updates, and shared team chats that bring everyone together. We are a tight-knit group, always looking to help and collaborate with one another. Our leaders’ open-door policy extends communication from the bottom up and top down.
How do you collaborate with other departments to understand their hiring needs?
We promote and maintain relationships with our Hiring Managers in each of our recruiting areas. We are also closely aligned with the HR Business Partners at the sites and the HR Directors for the divisions. This strong partnership leads to a synergy of efforts to provide candidates for current opportunities and coordinate the vision for upcoming workforce planning.
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Thank you to Kathy and our entire Talent Acquisition team for your dedication and hard work in ensuring we have the best and the brightest at Leggett & Platt!
Happy Labor Day to all who are celebrating!
Want to feel less stressed? Consider volunteering! 👐
Volunteering can reduce the amount of cortisol – a stress hormone – your body produces, helping you feel less stressed on days you volunteer.
Source
Han S, Kim K, Burr JA. STRESS-BUFFERING EFFECTS OF VOLUNTEERING ON SALIVARY CORTISOL: RESULTS FROM A DAILY DIARY STUDY. Innov Aging. 2018 Nov 11;2(Suppl 1):75. doi: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.283. PMCID: PMC6228389.
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day!
Today, we’re remembering the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution – which granted women the right to vote – in 1920. We’re also celebrating the achievements of women’s rights activists and are reminded of the unique struggles women face in the pursuit of equality.
We asked members of our Women’s ERG to share when they feel empowered, who inspires them, and ways we can advocate for women:
I feel empowered when. . .
We can advocate for women by. . .
A woman who inspires me is. . .
Our Bedding Products team in Rensselaer, Indiana, found a few ways to give back this year!
This spring and summer, their Eco Team visited a local elementary school, participated in a community clean-up event, and donated $1,500 to their local Fire Department Training Center. At the elementary school, the team taught third graders about the history of Arbor Day, their state tree, and why trees are important for the ecosystem. They also gave 200 trees to the school’s students and staff and planted some trees with the kids. During the clean-up event, they picked up eight large bags of trash at a local boat landing.
As a group, Branch 0788 sponsored their county fair and raffled off 10 grandstand tickets to their production partners. They also donated a mattress and power base to an auction benefiting a cancer event and the proceeds went to the wife of one of their team members.
We’re proud of Branch 0788 for doing great work together and giving back to their community!