Our bodies are comprised mostly of water and maintaining the proper balance of water is important for our systems to function properly. Staying properly hydrated is important. Warehouse associates should ensure they are consuming enough water to maintain the proper balance of water and electrolytes in their bodies, especially during the hot summer months.
Robin Siekerman
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The Shippers Group Highlights the Importance of Staying Hydrated
Topics: News Room, Safety, Core Values
COVID-19 Update: Week 37
In our May update, we mentioned how we are entering a new phase of the pandemic now that vaccines are widely available to anyone over the age of 12. The rate of vaccinated Americans has increased from just over 40% to 63% in the past 30 days. Additionally, the CDC has released new information that is prompting The Shippers Group to update policies. Scroll down to the Taking Action section below to find a list of the new guidelines.
Topics: Warehousing, News Room, COVID-19
The Shippers Group Recognizes National Forklift Safety Day
Any time you have warehouse associates working in close proximity to one another, especially those who are operating forklifts, their safety is the number one priority. How does a warehouse operator help ensure the safety of all associates, both those who are operating forklifts and other materials handling equipment and those who are working on foot among them?
Topics: News Room, Safety, Core Values
The Shippers Group Launches Second Emerging Leaders Program
The Shippers Group is excited to announce the launch of its second Emerging Leaders Program!
As part of the The Shippers’ Group Leadership Academy, the Emerging Leaders Program was created on the premise that to lead others, you have to first be able to lead yourself. Kicking off in March, this year-long program is already underway and designed to focus on leadership development and team building. The nominated 10 associates will do a deep dive into personal and professional development with an emphasis on personal growth in a professional framework.
Topics: Insider, News Room, Core Values
COVID-19 Update: Week 36
The Shippers Group has been providing updates throughout the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020 with the purpose of informing associates and customers about our response based on the latest information provided by the Centers of Disease Control. With vaccines available to anyone over the age of 16 and over 40% of Americans now vaccinated, we are entering into a new phase. As a result, The Shippers Group will move our updates from bi-weekly to monthly.
Topics: Warehousing, News Room, COVID-19