The Toolbox
Western Retail Lumber Association
WRLA Toolbox: February 5, 2015What's Going On
 Retail Business Management Studies Program Winnipeg, MB
March 10 & 11 Management Skills – The Manager’s TOOLKIT
March 10 & 11 Strategic Marketing
March 12 & 13 HR Management – Unraveling the Mystery of People Management
March 12 & 13 Purchasing
March 16 - 18 Financial Management
March 19 & 20 Inventory Management
Manual Estimating
Leduc, AB
March 2 & 3 Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
March 4 & 5 Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction
March 6 Level 3 – Advanced Estimating
Winnipeg, MB
March 16 & 17 Level 1 - Estimating Fundamentals – Decks & Garages
March 18 & 19 Level 2 – Estimating for Residential Construction
March 20 Level 3 – Advanced Estimating
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ATTENTION:
The 2016 Buying Show Hotel registration link will go LIVE:
February 26, 2015
The 2016 Buying Show Hotel registration link will go LIVE:
February 26, 2015
DO NOT call the hotels direct - use the online system located on our website
www.wrla.org
www.wrla.org
WRLA Presents: 125 Years in the Making!
If you joined us at our 125th Anniversary Celebration in Calgary you got the special premiere of this video!
For those who couldn't join us in, we hope you enjoy!
It's hard to believe 125 years have passed since the WRLA first opened it's doors...
We'd love to hear your stories and comments!
Email them to kristas@wrla.org
And as always visit our website at www.wrla.org to stay up to date with our Industry!
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CONGRATULATIONS
Tyler Miller Purchasing Agent, Nelson Lumber Company Ltd. You've won a 2015 Samsung Galaxy Tab4! Tyler attended the WRLA Buying Show for his first time this past January, and while he was busy buying with family and colleagues he still made time to leave his contact information at the WRLA Booth. He will now receive information on all upcoming NexGEN and WRLA functions, plus by leaving his info his name was entered to win a Samsung Tablet! Stay tuned for future NexGEN Promotions! Visit: www.wrla.org/nexgen |
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Send in your smart phone videos of the most memorable moments at this year's WRLA Buying Show. If you captured video of the show floor, evening events or any moment really - be sure to send it our way! You could WIN a $100 Visa Gift Card!
The WRLA NexGEN committee will select the top 5 videos from those submitted.
Send you videos to Krista Scherpenzeel, NexGEN Coordinator at kristas@wrla.org
Didn't get a video? We'd love to see your pictures from the show! You can send them to Krista as well, and you may just see yourself in the YardStick Magazine or on WRLA's Linkedin, Facebook or Twitter pages! |
Industry News
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Throughout the year, plan administrators are asked "do I have Travel insurance?" by employees. While your plan may have Travel Health coverage in the case of a medical emergency, there are a number of items that employees should be aware of and take into consideration. Answers to Popular Travel questions... What should I and/or my dependents do prior to traveling? What do I do during a medical emergency out-of-province/country? Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/wrl/articles/toolbox-v6.asp?aid=306310&issueID=36455 to view the full article online. |
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Whether you’re looking to fill management positions or find part-time employees to tackle the registers and stock shelves, understanding generational differences can help retailers with hiring, retaining and motivating employees.
Generational groups all have different behaviours that impact the workplace, both positively and negatively, according to an article by Entrepreneur. The article discusses the two generations younger than the Baby Boomers, focusing on how to hire and retain Generation X and Generation Y, also known as millennials.
"To recruit, retain and motivate Xers, appeal to their desire for balance. Develop family-friendly programs that offer flexible schedules, telecommuting and job-sharing," the Entrepreneur article explains.
Millennials are the next generation that retailers need to understand. Although millennials are often accused of being "entitled, impatient and outspoken with limited ability to take criticism," they are extremely tech savvy and believe they can change the world for the better, the article says.
In order to keep millennials happy, the article recommends offering flexibility and fun in the workplace. Additionally, the article suggests that you should use positive feedback and offer constructive criticism after you earn their trust.
WRLA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NRHA
WRLA members get unlimited access to a full range of training and management services when they join NRHA through the WRLA. Visit www.wrla.org/education-a-training/education-courses or Click Here for more information about NRHA.
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Calendar of Events
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Feb 3 - 5, 2015
ABSDA Atlantic Building Materials Show
Moncton, NB
Feb 8 - 14, 2015
Home Hardware Convention
Feb 19-21, 2015
Orgill Spring Dealer Market
Orlando, FL
Feb 19 - 21, 2015
TIM-BR MART Show
Toronto, ON
March 27, 2015 Westcoast Building & Hardware Innovative Products Show Cloverdale Fair Grounds Surrey, BC www.bsiabc.ca April 19 - 20, 2015
Federated Coop Market
Prairieland Park, Saskatoon
April 11 - 13, 2015
TruServ Canada Spring Market
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
April 18 - 21, 2015
Home Hardware Spring Market
St. Jacobs, ON
August 27-29, 2015
Orgill Fall Market
New Orleans
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Member Updates
NEW RETAIL MEMBERS
Home Building Centre
4601 - 27th Street
Vernon, BC V1T 4Y8
Phone: 250-545-5384
Fax: 250-545-0083
Main Contact: John Kehler
(RETAILER) HOME HARDWARE
RONA B.H. Allen Building Centre Ltd.
915 W 1st St.
North Vancouver, BC V7P 1A4
Phone: 604-985-3000
Fax: 604-985-7958
Main Contact: Bruce Allen
(RETAILER) RONA
WRLA Videos
 Stay up-to-date on the latest industry news and events with our engaging new communication channel. Have you watched the latest episode on our WRLA TV channel? Don't wait to take full advantage of this terrific media channel, one of the many benefits of your WRLA membership! Check it out here!  |
