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Leading The Way

I get asked a lot about our #culture and how we have grown from a small hardware store in Winona, MN to the 7.2 billion dollar company Fastenal is today. Getting a little bit personal here… I am one of those people Daniel Florness talks about here. Starting out as a #parttime Sales Support in the middle of a career shift away from #tradework … I thought of Fastenal as a #resumebuilder and a #careergapfiller initially. Sometimes a job is a job, right? 6 years later (almost to the day) I am a #leader of our #recruiting operations for 6 states, work with the best #team of highly #talented leaders from very #diverse work backgrounds, and have been able to #upskill and #train into roles I never thought I would step into… all without having to skip from company to company. The best advice I can give… find a company that invests in YOU, not just financially… but with quality #training that will allow you to truly #findyourfuture. Mike Rausch Mel Garcia-Schanz Chelsea Mason Evelyn Rivera, SHRM-CP, DEI, PRC Alan Plunket Heather Rainville Molly Phelps Charles Gilbert Andrew Bagley Anne-Marie Corrales Jeremy Hudson Juan Ramirez Kerrie Scott Liz Ortiz Nick Skoczen Tracy Martin Rebecca Lomas Stacey Overton Trae Koziol #fastenal #growfromwithin #promotefromwithin #supplychainsolutions #industrialdistribution

Luck Companies President and CEO Charlie Luck and Vice President Richard Luck, who represent the third and fourth generations of the family-owned enterprise, reflect on celebrating 100 years in business in 2023, their family legacy and leading by their values to ignite the potential in their team and grow the company culture in this Pit & Quarry magazine feature.   Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eSNWznwV

Today is Robin's 17th birthday! 🎂 At Robin, we believe in sticking to our values every day. To celebrate, I asked my amazing team one question: What's one word that describes working at Robin? 🤔 The big answer? "Freedom." 🕊️ But what does having freedom and working remotely really mean? It's not just about being flexible, it's about having control and trust. It's the freedom to pick your hours, plan your day your way, and be there for your family when they need you, like looking after sick kids during the day and working later. Working remotely also means less stress. No more getting stuck in traffic or rushing to reach the office on time. Instead, we get to start our day calmly at home, which helps us focus better and get more done. With nearly 8 years of experience here, I've seen firsthand how remote work lets us mix our personal and work lives smoothly, so we can do well in both areas. It's proof of the trust and support we share in our Robin team. 💙 What does freedom at work mean to you?

Celebrating Success - We all know it is one of the crucial things to do in every company. - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Celebrating success boosts employee morale and motivation. It encourages them to give their best efforts, which can lead to increased job satisfaction and lower turnover. - 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬: Recognizing and celebrating success reinforces the company's values and behaviours. - 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Recognizing and celebrating achievements can encourage employees to think creatively and take calculated risks. When they see their ideas and initiatives lead to success, they are more likely to propose innovative solutions to challenges. - 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Engaged employees are more committed to their work and the organization's success. Celebrating success is a powerful tool for engaging employees by making them feel like a vital part of the company's journey. - 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Celebrations create a positive and enjoyable company culture. Employees are more likely to look forward to coming to work when they know that their efforts will be recognized and celebrated. Which is why I am excited to help with the organisational part of our Celebrating Success activity every 3 months. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Another day, another interview with one of the best senior living sales leaders in preparation for SMASH next week! Eric Varin, MBA, SVP of Sales at The Aspenwood Company has a unique perspective as he has spent time on the provider and vendor side of things in his 20+ year career within senior living. Full interview in the comments!

Ever wonder what Newfield grads are doing out in the world after they’ve completed the program? Check out the Newfield Grad Spotlight. In this spotlight, we’re shining the light on Ashish Kothari, who graduated from Newfield in 2019. Ashish is an executive coach, author, consultant, and founder of Happiness Squad. His mission is to “launch a happiness revolution touching a billion+ lives over the next 20 years and help them live with more joy, health, love, and meaning. Watch the full interview!

Wondering what it's like to work at Winvale? Check out the video below!

Congratulations to our very own Tara Tan, who has been appointed to the board as an executive director! Tara has been with the company for many years and has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and success. Read more in the PrimeResi:

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