Building Opportunity and Community with 84 Lumber

Building Opportunity and Community with 84 LumberHosts: Steve Boese and Trish SteedGuest: Paul Yater, CIO and Head of HR at 84 Lumber SummaryIn this episode of At Work in America, Steve and Trish interview Paul Yater, the Chief Information Officer and Head of HR at 84 Lumber. They discuss the company's commitment to training and development, the impact of AI on entry-level jobs, and the skills needed for new graduates. Paul shares insights on building a collaborative culture, the importance of trust in the workplace, and the company's future growth plans. The conversation highlights 84 Lumber's unique position in the industry and its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for employees. Chapters00:00 Introduction to 84 Lumber and Its Mission05:28 Training and Development at 84 Lumber08:27 The Impact of AI on Entry-Level Jobs11:18 Skills and Opportunities for New Graduates17:27 Trust and Recognition in the Workplace20:34 Future Growth and Technology Integration23:23 The Value of Investing in People Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman.These days, it feels like there isn’t much good to go around in the world of work.  But Workhuman knows when we celebrate the good in each of us, we bring out the best in all of us. It’s why they created the world’s # 1 employee recognition platform — and they didn’t stop there, combining rich recognition data with AI to create Human Intelligence, so you can get uniquely good insights into performance, skills, engagement and more. To learn more about how you can join their force for good, go to Workhuman.com, or check out their own podcast, “How We Work,” which explores, the trends, issues, relationships, and experiences that shape our workplaces.  This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Listeners, quick question for you: How prepared is your business for a surprise I-9 audit? If that question made your stomach drop, you're not alone. Even if all your employees are authorized to work, small errors on your I-9 paperwork could lead to fines that rack up into the thousands. That's where our friends at Paychex come in. With audits on the rise, they've got a free, on-demand webinar called I-9 Audits and ICE Raids: What Employers Need to Know to Stay Protected. It's a step-by-step guide to help you protect your business from expensive fines, stress, and confusion.  Don't wait until it's too late. Watch it today at paychex.com/awia.It only takes 45 minutes to gain peace of mind.