IWCO Direct Culture
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Employee Engagement Is More Important Now Than Ever
We all can agree that the pandemic has driven more than the average amount of life changes. Over the past 18 months, we’ve had to adapt how we work and play a number of times. Frankly, it’s exhausting, and there’s a reason. Lacking “Surge Capacity” Results in Change Fatigue According to author Ann Masten, […]
Adaptive Spirit Event Highlights Accessibility
A few of my IWCO Direct colleagues and I had the opportunity to attend (virtually and in-person) the Adaptive Spirit 25th annual conference (AS2021) held on April 7 and 8. The event focuses on building business relationships and effective networking practices in the telecommunications industry, while generating a large portion of the operating funds […]
Urban Ventures is the “Landing Site” for IWCO Direct and Steel Partners Donation
Near the end of 2019, our parent company, Steel Partners, worked with Skechers to give employees across their businesses special edition walking shoes to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The shoes feature NASA’s Apollo 11 mission logo and Steel Partners’ Wellness Council worked on the design of the shoes with […]
IWCO Direct’s Plans for 2021: Enhancing Technology and Expanding Our Team
When I joined IWCO Direct in May, I looked forward to the challenge of continuing to advance our highly effective, data-driven marketing solutions and help our clients achieve even greater marketing success. While the persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic has made pursuing this goal more challenging than any of us could have anticipated, I’m pleased to report that the IWCO Direct team has stepped up and stayed focused on powering the success of our clients’ marketing programs.
Employee Engagement Takes New Forms During the Pandemic
Employee engagement has always been a priority at IWCO Direct, not only because we care about our people but also because engaged employees make us more successful, plain and simple. Prior to Coronavirus (COVID-19), employee engagement was easier. We held town hall style meetings to communicate our purpose and culture. We welcomed new hires […]
IWCO Direct Employees TAG Their Coworkers to Express Appreciation
In mid-July, IWCO Direct’s parent company, Steel Partners, kicked off TAG to thank all of its employees who have worked and continue to work so diligently during the pandemic. TAG, which stands for “THANKS AND GRATITUDE,” provided a simple way for employees to recognize their coworkers by submitting a “post-it” or email to HR to […]
Stephen Flood and Sherri Bonacci Join Our Team
Our week is getting off to a fast and exciting start with today’s announcement that Stephen Flood has joined our team as executive vice president–sales and Sherri Bonacci has joined as senior vice president of supply chain and competitive improvement planning. They are both seasoned marketing veterans who bring a wealth of experience and unique skillsets […]
Our Team is Responding to Change by Focusing on Clients and the Future
As followers of IWCO Direct and this blog know, last week I joined IWCO Direct as CEO. When a company experiences a change in leadership, naturally employees, clients, and business partners are curious about what the change means and how it will impact them. And of course, competitors try to use the news to their […]
My Vision and Focus as the New CEO of IWCO Direct
Half-way through my first week as the new CEO of IWCO Direct, I am impressed by our culture. Jim Andersen has been an inspirational leader, mentor, and friend to me, our employees, clients, and industry partners. I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to work with our employees, clients, and business partners to continue […]
15 Ways to Make the Most of Stay-at-Home Orders
Stay-at-home orders are in place in Minnesota and Pennsylvania—where our production facilities are located and the majority of employees reside. IWCO Direct provides essential services according to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) and has been allowed to remain open; however, the stay-at-home orders make nights and weekends at home a bit bleaker looking. But […]
