Minnesota Made: Recent Episodes
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Join us for an electrifying conversation with Steve Fredlund – a national speaker who’s discovered a breakthrough link between employee happiness and productivity. Buckle up as he delves into key topics including the significance of employees aligning with your organization's mission and feeling connected to the outcomes of their work. You'll also learn how to re-ignite the spark in employees who've lost their motivation. Spoiler alert: it's not always about the money! So, tune in to be wowed and walk away with actionable insights that will transform your HR game.
Are you looking to revitalize your workforce and keep your organization competitive for years to come? Look no further than our compelling podcast conversation with Jake Hall – the Manufacturing Millennial, Ling Becker, and Rachel Speck. These industry insiders will shed light on the importance of career paths, technology, and connecting with a higher purpose to attract the next generation of workers. If you’re feeling the pressure of pending retirements, this is one podcast you don’t want to miss.
Culture is everything when it comes to securing and keeping top talent. But how do you begin to cultivate a culture that attracts and retains the best of the best? Take a seat with industry leaders Bob Warner, Carolyn Baldus, Marah Cuadrado Labey, and MayKo Sadler to discover the keys to investing in culture, honing-in on values and mission, and crafting an employer brand that truly shines.
The conversation around the up and coming workforce is a big topic in manufacturing. Today, Andrea Novak and Rhett Hebig discuss this in-depth with Dillon Donnelly of Donnelly Custom Manufacturing, Sue Suiter with Impressions Incorporated, and Drew Hamilton with Saint Paul College.
The issue of sustainability is becoming a focal point for many in the manufacturing industry. In today's episode of Minnesota Made, hosts Andrea Novak and Rhett Hebig discuss some of the successes and challenges related to sustainability in this sector. They're joined by Jo Reinhardt, CEO/President of Industrial Louvers Inc, Paul Markwardt of Ball Corporation, and Monte Hillman of The Saint Paul Port Authority.
Hosts Andrea Novak and Rhett Hebig discuss the power of networking and how it is best used for the manufacturing industry. They're joined in-studio by B. Kyle of the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, Nichole and Abby Mundis of Tube Bending Specialists.
Hosts Andrea Novak and Rhett Hebig discuss the unique experiences of women working in the manufacturing sector. They're joined by Jill Pavlak and Deb Loch of Urban Growler and Tracy Wilson of Saint Paul College.
Manufacturing is building the future through innovation and dedication. So how do we inspire the next generation of manufacturers to create a future of their own?
In this debut episode of "Minnesota Made," hosts Andrea Novak and Rhett Hebig help answer that question along with Rainer Haarbusch (Dean of Career and Technical Education at Saint Paul College), Peg Thomas (Executive Director of the Sundance Family Foundation), and Dan McGee (Manitowoc Tool).