CMMA September Meeting

CMMA breakfast meeting on September 22 at West Central Steel in Willmar, MN. 
Presentation by Mike Henke , Owner of Mike Henke Inc.

Topic: Stopping the Great Resignation

How to retain employees continues to change, and the new  Keys to Retention are shared, as well as strategies for how to implement them. Why pay did not make the list, why you think that it should, and how pay really affects retention. Hear why the relationship to the immediate supervisor is very important, learn surprising information about employees wanting to stay with the right employer, and how do you keep employees from all generations! 

About the Speaker: Mike Henke 

Mike Henke is a national speaker who has worked with over 100 Midwest manufacturers in the last 14 years, making a difference in recruiting, retention, and many other employee challenges! Mike was appointed by the Governor to be a Nebraska Diplomat and assist in Workforce/Economic Development and has keynoted many workforce conferences with creative solutions to the challenges we face today. Mike lives in Nebraska but grew up in northern Minnesota! 

Tour: West Central Steel 
We help manufacturers and fabricators grow their business by providing carbon steel distribution and parts processing. Our business started in 1949 as a steel scrap yard. Since then we have evolved to a leading steel distributer and parts manufacturer. By focusing on our customer?s needs we have built a reputation for being responsive, reliable and innovative.

As a steel distributor, we purchase steel from steel mills throughout the country by the truckload, railcar or barge load. Then sell the steel to manufacturers and fabricators in the five-state area. Many times, the steel is delivered the next day. This allows customers to save money with reduced inventory and lower material handling costs.