SpartanNash has delivered 24 pallets of food for distribution by the American Red Cross to California residents displaced by recent storms. "As a food solutions company, we are proud to provide essential supplies and comfort in times of uncertainty," said Tony Sarsam, SpartanNash CEO.
Engaging employees is just as important as engaging with customers, and companies that regularly check in with their workers can strengthen retention by being strategic about prioritizing satisfaction and moving quickly to address concerns, writes Tom Vander Well, president and CEO of Intelligentics. Top employee concerns include ineffective communication, lack of leadership, unfair treatment, not feeling recognized and work-life imbalance, Vander Well writes.
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Trucking freight volumes and rates continued their decline in February but are well on their way to the "end of the downcycle," according to ACT Research analysis. "Looser truckload capacity, slowing imports, and improving rail service should all support stable to improving shippers' conditions through the balance of the year," said Todd Tranausky, FTR's vice president of rail and intermodal, in a release.
According to Databook research, two-thirds of business-to-business buyers think emails from marketers are too robotic and 80% want to see evidence that vendors understand their firm's financial performance. The study also found just 23% of vendors have created emails in the past six months using financial reports, despite 72% agreeing they have more success when using such information.
"Ambidexterity" -- that is, the ability to navigate contradictory forces -- is an important trait for a leader, especially in turbulent times. Here are strategies to cultivate ambidexterity, including learning to embrace paradoxes and being prepared to frame situations in new ways.
Women can further their success in the workplace by adopting a resilient mindset, committing to helping other women advance and building a network beyond their immediate organization, writes Alaina Love. The one thing leaders can do to increase opportunity for female employees is to act on inclusion "to create a path forward" and clearly define "what leaders are expected to do and the behaviors they are expected to model."
