Hardwood Floors April/May 2017

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Leadership through the Generations, by the Generations | By Stacy Brown As a successful fourth generation business, the Hickmans are continuing the family legacy and growing the sawmill founded in the 1930s. Hear their secrets to addressing today’s challenges of managing a multigenerational workforce while staying true to the company’s original values and inspirations.

NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Preview Following five consecutive years of growth, this year’s Expo will offer even more education, hands-on demonstrations, and opportunities to engage across the generations. 103

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Successfully Leading a Multigenerational Workforce | By Matt Beaudreau With four, or sometimes five, distinctly different generations working side-by-side, the challenges of communicating with and motivating all of your employees can seem insurmountable.

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