Today is World Health Day. What will you do for a healthier tomorrow?
World Health Day 2022
Today is World Health Day. What will you do for a healthier tomorrow?
Today is International Fun at Work Day! Here are a few ideas for celebrating both at work or at home:
🎉 Dress up as your favorite superhero (and don’t forget to turn your camera on in your next meeting!)
🎉 Take a brain break – play a game of bingo (with prizes, of course)
🎉 Open a meeting with a joke
We’re pleased to announce the election of Angela Barbee to our Board of Directors.
“Angela brings a wide-ranging knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and innovation, management, and operations in the consumer products and automotive industries,” said Executive Chairman Karl Glassman. “She also has extensive international experience in leading engineering, development, and innovation efforts.”
Angela served as Senior Vice President – Technology and Global R&D of Weber, Inc., a manufacturer of outdoor grills and accessories, from 2021 until January 2022. Prior to Weber, Angela served in senior technology and product development positions at Kohler Company from 2018 to 2021. She served as Director – Global Creative Design Operations of General Motors, from 2013 to 2017, and in various other capacities since 1994.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wayne State University and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. She also completed the Executive Education Program in the Ross Business School at the University of Michigan.
We are very pleased to welcome Angela to our Board! To learn more about other members of L&P’s Board of Directors, visit www.leggett.com under the Corporate Governance and Directors tabs.
Today is the last day of 2022’s ISPA EXPO. A big thank you to all our teams that worked hard to make this event the best one yet!
Participating businesses:
Today, our Bedding team is at ISPA EXPO shining a light on some of our products and sustainability efforts through an exhibit called Boundless Sleep Solutions. Tyson Hagale, Senior Vice President and President of our Bedding Products Segment (pictured in the middle), spoke to Furniture Today about what visitors can expect to see:
“At Leggett & Platt, we have the capabilities and technologies to deliver a superior portfolio of products and services. As a world leader in the bedding industry, our facilities, machinery, and processes are unmatched, allowing us to provide high-quality, sustainable products for customers around the world.”
Read more about what Furniture Today had to say by visiting their website or check out our Boundless Sleep Solutions website.
Today we honor the women of Leggett & Platt – past, current, and future generations. In doing so, we recognize the many L&P women who have made a positive impact and shaped our workplace into something better.
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we invited a few of our employees to share what the day means to them. We collected the shared words and phrases from their stories.
To our employees around the world:
Next week, we’ll be at the bi-annual ISPA EXPO showcasing some of our bedding products and innovations through an exhibit called Boundless Sleep Solutions. One product visitors will get to see is EcoBase™, an integrated technology for hybrid mattresses.
Paired with Leggett & Platt innersprings, Eco-Base™ is a new alternative to the base foam used in many hybrid mattresses. This technology provides cost and inventory savings – all while maintaining great durability, shape retention, and compression recovery.
Learn more about what we’ll be up to at this year’s ISPA EXPO by visiting boundlesssleepsolutions.com.
During Black History Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about what inspires them most.
Meet Brandon Love, Welder at our Work Furniture facility in Sparta, Michigan. He’s worked with us for 2 years.
“My primary role is welding, but I also have experience in fabrication, bending, and working in the robotics department.
I enjoy the work environment the most. Everyone is helpful and wants to see you succeed, which causes a close-knit and friendly atmosphere, making the job feel more like a ‘home’.
I am most proud of the lifestyle I’m able to uphold and the positive benefits that affect my close family and friendships because of my job.
This month is not only the celebration of the achievements of African Americans, but also a reminder of the progress we’ve attained and what has yet to come. Black History Month creates a narrative of overcoming adversity and creating a generation of every race, color, or creed which will be more understanding and accepting than the last.”
During Black History Month, we’re inviting L&P employees to share about what inspires them most.
Meet Roderick Brazil, Warehouse Manager at our Furniture Distribution Center in Conover, North Carolina. He’s been working with us for 15 years.
“I started my career through the prison work release program as a Bed Assembler and then switched jobs to Order Picker. Once I got on the Shipping/Receiving side, I saw an opportunity and started learning all the ins and outs of the operation.
This learning allowed me to be promoted to the Warehouse Lead. My manager, Faye Bolick, took me under her wing and showed me the ropes, which helped me to get into my current role as Warehouse Manager. Â
What I enjoy most about my job is communicating, connecting, and helping people. This is important to me because I like to build relationships with the employees as well as the customers. Being in a position where I can help people grow and see their potential is exciting.
I am most proud of my two sons. Black history gives me the chance to look back at the hard work and the paths that were paved for me to grow and be where I am today.”  Â