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Employee Spotlight: Matt Blunt’s No Dummy

No one can test a mattress like Leggett & Platt’s International Technical Center (ITC). Discovering how beds will hold up to years of wear and tear is their full-time job. And no one at ITC is closer or more involved in testing than Matt Blunt (no relation to the former Missouri governor, though they have met).

I sat down with Matt for an interview, but it became immediately and awkwardly apparent that he’s not a talker. In fact, I had to get most of my information from his managers and co-workers. Continue reading →

Jul 14 2015

By Dave Ballew

You Can Find Us Here: Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia

Jul 10 2015

By Justin Kohley
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Calling All Electronics Engineers!

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We’re looking for electronics experts to work on the next generation of sleeping systems: monitoring, diagnostics, apps, heating, cooling, articulation, the list goes on. Exciting stuff!

Read the job description and apply now!

Jul 08 2015

By Jeremiah Smith

Throwback Thursday: Choose Your Own Products

Jul 02 2015

By Dave Ballew

6 Quick Tips For Lasting Connections – Network Smarter Part 3

Note: This is the final installment of a three-part series.

By now I hope you’ve noticed an emerging theme: networking isn’t all about you. Like any other relationship, it’s a two-way street. If you take anything away from this mini-series, I hope you take this: giving is more important that receiving. You network smarter when you’re attentive to others’ wants and needs. It’s effective and it makes for lasting connections. Continue reading →

Jul 01 2015

By Rebekah Olson

Never Too Old to Rap

Follow the brand-new Leggett & Platt Bedding page LinkedIn for…wait, what? Hip-hop videos and podcasts? https://www.linkedin.com/company/10013111

Follow the Bedding Group on LinkedIn!

Jun 27 2015

By Jeremiah Smith

6 Tips for a Great First Impression: Network Smarter Part 2

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Last week, in part one of the Network Smarter series, we talked about social media, personal brand, and your professional online presence. That may be the first step in networking but it’s certainly not the last. Here are six tips to help you make a great first impression:

1. Think about your appearance.

I agree with Oscar Wilde who said, “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” Especially when it comes to first impressions. Initial reactions matter. Pay attention your appearance including accessories, clothes, etc., before your next meet-n-greet event. As unfair as it may seem, people will make assumptions about your personality based on what you’re wearing, your hygiene, and how you carry yourself. It’s just human nature.

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Jun 23 2015

By Rebekah Olson

3 Steps To Optimize Your Online Reputation – Network Smarter Part 1 of 3

Welcome to the first in a series of three articles written to help you network smarter, not harder. This week’s topic: getting started with social media.

While face-to-face interactions remain the best form of networking, social networking sites can help you connect with other professionals easier than ever. And, in our increasingly hyper-connected world, it’s now essential to have an online presence you’re proud of.

Step 1 – Assess the situation

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Jun 18 2015

By Rebekah Olson

Photo Gallery: Environmental Affairs Kicks Off First Annual Green Fling

It may have been pouring outside, but rain didn’t stop our Environmental Affairs team from kicking off the first annual Green Fling at the Corporate Office. On May 29, our Conference Center transformed into a party with games, prizes, music, giveaways, and a photo booth. Recycling vendors collected employees’ recyclable household materials such as cardboard, aluminum, and even electronic waste. Check out a few of our favorite photos from the day!

Jun 12 2015

By Meaghan Njoroge
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Beginner’s Guide to Investing: A Guide to Index Mutual Funds

Beginner's Guide to Investing - Index Fund Logo Note: Make sure you check out the rest of the series on personal investing.

Picking individual stocks may be fun and exciting, but it usually generates a much lower return than simply investing in low-cost, index mutual funds.

Four Options

If you’re going to invest in stocks, you basically have 4 options:

Pick Stocks Yourself. You can decide, for yourself, in which individual stocks you’ll invest.
Use a Broker. You can pay your stock broker a fee (i.e. commission) to pick stocks for you.
Invest in Mutual Funds. You can pay a mutual fund manager a fee to actively select stocks for you. The annual fee is typically 1% – 2% of your investment.
Use Index Mutual Funds. Index mutual funds simply invest in most or all stocks in their respective market index. They don’t pick stocks, so fees are much lower, typically 0.05% – 0.50% each year.

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Jun 09 2015

By David DeSonier