The past year has shown us just how resilient our people really are. We asked several employees what the COVID-19 pandemic taught them.
The past year has shown us just how resilient our people really are. We asked several employees what the COVID-19 pandemic taught them.
Our facilities are actively working to reduce the environmental impact associated with our production methods, including using responsible sourcing methods.
We use wood in various bedding products, including static foundations. Every year, approximately half of the wood we use in our U.S. bedding products comes from Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®)-certified sources*. We’re also increasing the use of FSC-certified wood products in our Work Furniture business to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals.
Read more about L&P’s sustainability efforts here: https://leggett.com/sustainability-report
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The past year has shown us just how resilient our people really are. We asked several employees what the COVID-19 pandemic taught them.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re sharing our top tips to help relieve anxiety and overcome stress.
Our facilities are actively working to reduce the environmental impact associated with our production methods, including through the use of recycled materials.
Steel is our principal raw material. The wire we produce from steel is used in various products, including mattress innersprings. The majority of the scrap steel we use is shipped from less than 120 miles away — and 15% is shipped from within 5 miles.
Read more about L&P’s sustainability efforts here: https://leggett.com/sustainability-report
Last month, L&P Brazil completed an employee engagement survey as part of their application for Great Place to Work certification. All employees were invited to participate in the survey anonymously, which was conducted by the GPTW Institute.
Results showed that 83% of L&P Brazil employees have a very favorable opinion about their facility, managers, and our company. These employees responded that they take pride in the work they are doing, feel it is an emotionally healthy place to work, feel supported and appreciated, and can depend on their leaders. Many of the participants also left written comments to further improve the culture at the facility.
We are very proud of their facility and know that it takes everyone working together to drive such a positive working environment. The high score they received on the survey qualified L&P Brazil to be certified as a Great Place To Work company for the second year in a row.
In celebration, all employees received a commemorative t-shirt to thank them for their efforts over the past year. A special lunch was prepared for employees working in the facility and a box of snacks was delivered to all remote workers.
“It’s exciting to work in a company where employees recognize that they are important. This certification was only possible because of the intense effort they give each day,” says Gustavo Lemos, President of L&P South America.
“It’s simple,” he continues. “We are defined by our people.”
We couldn’t agree more.
L&P recently released our inaugural Sustainability Report. The report provides information about our approach to and performance on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters that are most important to our business.
Our commitment to enhancing lives includes creating sustainable products: 
Our governance structure also supports our goals surrounding sustainability and accountability:
Our Executive Leadership Team shares an aligned vision for the future of our company. Our mission is to create shareholder value, and the best way to do that is to build businesses and a culture that are sustainable for generations to come.
We invite you to read the full report HERE.
Silvia Wixson recently assumed an expanded role as Director of Quality Assurance & Lean/CI for US Spring. We spoke to her about her career, as well as her approach to supporting L&P’s operations teams and customers.
1. What led you to pursue a quality assurance position?
When I was selecting my education program, the enthusiasm of the faculty at Pittsburg State University made me take a closer look at earning my degree in engineering technology. Early in my career, I began to focus on Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI) as I worked through Process, Manufacturing, and CI responsibility roles. These opportunities all provided a strong foundation for where I am today.
Over time, I’ve learned the importance of setting yourself and your team up for a continual state of evolvement. Regardless of the role I have today, there’s always a set of processes I can improve upon to achieve higher greatness.
2. What do you find most rewarding about the work that you do?
We always focus on quality from the top down. It’s very rewarding to be in a position to engage and empower L&P teams to solve problems collaboratively and avoid in-silo activities. I love seeing our folks shine during quality reviews, which allow them to share best practices with their peers and BU leadership.
Success is when we provide our teams the proper tools and structure to address and resolve whatever comes at them. Another aspect that I enjoy is being able to work closely with other employees who have unique expertise — such as our Product Development and Manufacturing Engineers. By collaborating as a team, we’re able to develop robust solutions for both our internal teams and external customers.
3. What’s something surprising about you?
Coming from Paraguay, I wasn’t exposed to country music as I grew up. Many of my friends and family find it surprising how much I love this music genre. I consider it an accomplishment that I’ve been able to convert my better half, Todd Wixson, into an avid Chris Stapleton fan!
