This article by Devon Scheef and Diane Thielfoldt focuses on the importance of conversation to help people explore ideas and assumptions, and how conversations should further one’s understanding rather than debate opinions. The “Discussion Starters” included in the article are designed to spark conversation and help the reader to engage with Millennials.
This article by Diane Thielfoldt, as seen in The Official Journal of the National Insulation Association, June 2015, discusses workplace demographics, and how bringing in younger workers is vital to keeping positions filled, “grooming” future supervisors and/or managers, and staying competitive.
Learn about what motivates, engages and “turns off” the baby boomer generation at work. This article by Devon Scheef and Diane Thielfoldt touches on the importance of baby boomers, defining who they are, baby boomers’ motivators and demotivators, and 10 practical tips to “rewire,” or respectfully motivate baby boomers at work.
World Millwork Alliance (WMA) 54 TH Annual Convention & Tradeshow will hold its’ premier event at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from September 11-15, 2018. WMA will offer Veterans and Students complimentary access to the exhibit hall during Millwork Career Day on Friday, September 14, 2018 during the show hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WMA welcomes Veterans and Students to explore a career in the millwork industry. Learn from worldwide millwork professionals while viewing the finest millwork products. Meet with industry distributors and manufacturers about the opportunities in a millwork career.
Pre-registration for a name badge is available by completing a WMA Registration Form. Any local Student or Veteran who has pre-registered will pick up their complimentary “Expo – One Day Pass” with a valid student ID or Veteran ID at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
Veterans must show a Veteran’s Administration (VA) identification card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Students must show a valid Student photo I.D. card to receive an “Expo-One Day Pass” and to gain entrance into the exhibit hall on Friday, September 14, 2018.
Pre-registration is open until August 13, 2018; thereafter, registration is onsite at the WMA registration desk in the Memphis Cook Convention Center.
