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Deadly Michigan Truck Wreck Makes Drivers Think Twice About Pre-Trip Inspections

JIM McKINLEY
Principal at HNI Michigan

A set of dual tires fell off a tractor-trailer, bounced over the median, and struck a car in crash last month in western Michigan. Two people in the car were killed. The May 30 accident is under investigation, and it's unclear what caused the tires to come off the truck.

Topics: Transportation

Our First Draft Pick: HNI Illinois

MIKE NATALIZIO
CEO of HNI 

The 2005 NFL Draft found Aaron Rodgers landing in Green Bay as the 24th overall pick.  It’s unlikely that you will even recognize the 23 players chosen ahead of the Discount Double Check King. 

Selecting your teammates is never an easy task -- and sometimes you just have to go with your gut.

R - E - S - P - E - C -T! Bridging the Generational Gap

CHAD TISONIK
President of HNI Wisconsin

We all want it from those we work with, but each generation defines respect differently. 

Most people in the workplace operate with the thought process of giving respect as they want to receive it.  Sort of the “do onto others as you would have done onto you” approach.

Well, that’s your first mistake. One generation expects respect based on their title and position and another generation wants to have respect shown to them based on their ideas and performance. 

Do you see the conflicting views? Many managers may not see it but they FEEL it daily.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Seeking Mr. Right: Using Employer Brand to Find the Ideal Employee

JENNIFER ROMERO
Manager of Talent and Perks at HNI

Finding the "right fit" talent for your organization is easier said than done. There's a lot more involved in strategically adding team members than simply posting a job on your website and waiting for applications to come pouring in.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

Driver Recruiting and Wellness: Melton Goes All In with New Headquarters

MEGAN YOUNG
HNI Account Executive

From an onsite restaurant that sources local ingredients to a state-of-the-art fitness facility, Melton Truck Lines' new headquarters shows the company is in the fast lane to growth  and HNI is proud to be partners with this future-focused organization.

Topics: Transportation

Why High Turnover Means High Employment Practices Risk

JANINE TRACY
HNI Director of People

Seeing high turnover in your organization?  While you are likely well aware of the costs involved with recruiting and onboarding a new employee, high turnover may also be exposing you employment practices liability that you may not have coverage for.

Topics: HR / Employee Benefits

Smoke & Mirrors: How E-Cigs Impact Employee Wellness Programs

JULIE LILLEGREN
Communications Specialist at HNI

With the emergence of e-cigarettes on the market, people have flocked to the smokeless cigarettes with the intention being a "lesser of two evils" alternative for either themselves or loved ones.

Topics: HR / Employee Benefits

Trucking Safety Program Ideas:
Let Your Calendar & Data Do the Design

MICHAEL NATALIZIO
Business Analytics Advisor at HNI

Data can be a gamechanger in the trucking industry.  Our systems gather all kinds of information – speed, idle time, fuel efficiency, claims and losses, citations, and more. 

Topics: Transportation Safety / Compliance

An Open Letter to Our Future Gamechangers

Dear Future HNI Employees,

In spite of the fact that the economy is still recovering, I know that your skills are in high demand. You A-player, gamechanger types have no shortage of options at your disposal...so why should you join our team?

Topics: Leadership / Strategy HR / Employee Benefits

3 Things Your People Need to Know About Safety

BRIAN KRIMPELBEIN
Relationship Manager at HNI

You’ve probably been hearing the phrase “start with why” a lot lately in the business world. It comes from a book and TED talk of the same name by Simon Sinek. The idea is that your organization can’t reach its full potential unless everyone understands the reasons behind what you do — and buys into them.

Topics: Safety / Compliance Leadership / Strategy