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Workplace Culture: Cultivating a Positive Workplace Environment To Drive Success
Thursday, October 17, 2024 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
ABC MEMBERS AND ABC STUDENT CHAPTER MEMBERS ONLY
A positive work environment, where individuals are treated with respect and recognized for their unique talents and skills, is essential for overall organizational success. Research shows that organizations that prioritize inclusive and diverse workplaces experience enhanced safety, increased productivity and greater employee satisfaction and fulfillment.
Engage with our panelists as they share their insights and strategies for cultivating a culture that promotes inclusivity and positivity within their organizations. Explore the vital connection between workplace culture and total human health.
PANELISTS INFO | |
 | Caitlyn Cook is vice president of marketing for Emery Sapp Construction, a 100% employee-owned civil construction enterprise. Over the course of her career in construction, Cook has led a wide range of marketing and business development activities. In her current role, Cook leads the marketing, communications, creative and media teams that support the firm’s 2,600 employee-owners and four operating brands—Emery Sapp & Sons, Achen-Gardner Construction, Rummel Construction and Premier Testing Laboratories. |
 | Samuel Fredeking is a forward-thinking operations and human resources professional with over a decade of leadership experience across various industries, including industrial, aviation, nonprofit and healthcare. His expertise lies in identifying opportunities to optimize business efficiencies, implementing effective change management strategies and developing comprehensive strategic plans. Fredeking is also passionate about fostering a culture of continuous training and development, committed to driving positive change and long-term success for the companies he serves. |
MODERATOR INFO | |
 | Irma Wehmeyer, Division Manager, Large Capital Industrial Projects, hth cos. inc. Irma Wehmeyer is the division manager for large capital industrial projects at hth cos. inc., where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of industrial capital projects across the Midwest, from initial conception to final completion. Additionally, she contributes to the hth’s operations management team. Wehmeyer has been an active member of ABC’s National Inclusion, Diversity and Merit Committee since 2011 and currently serves as its chair. |
