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Feed Good Stories Electrical Industry Emerson Southwire Acuity Brands

Week of 5/18 – 2/22

This past week, we saw companies continuing to support education, fight hunger and increase efforts to combat COVID-19. Here are our favorite ‘feel good’ stories this past week: Acuity Brands: Providing Lighting for Temporary Hospitals Sou

Egret Consulting Executive Order Power Distribution

Keep Calm, Uncertainty Carries On

As the Electrical Industry continues to navigate local and state government regulations during this unprecedented time, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) May 1, 2020, increasing the uncertainty in Power Distribution and the type of equip

Preparing for Shrinking Talent Pool Egret Consulting

Preparing for the Shrinking Talent Pool

As our population ages fueling the need for more and better qualified talent, the availability of the US ‘Human Capital Supply Chain’ continues to shrink. This demographic pressure will force companies to intensify their efforts to increase

What's changed? Emerging Tech Egret Consulting

Emerging Tech: What has(n’t) changed?

The first commercial jet pack available for the small price of $68,000, the first ever Apple iPad was introduced, a push for space tourism by Virgin Galactica, the nPower PEG charged handheld devices for $125...all available in 20101. How h

Week of 4/20 – 4/24

This past week, we saw companies helping sea turtles and continuing to help healthcare and front line workers. Here are our favorite 'feel good' stories this past week: Turtle and Hughes: Sponsors Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) Ocean Power Techno

Week of 4/13 – 4/17

In the past week, we have seen companies in the Electrical Industry help their local communities and educate youth across the US. Here are our favorite 'feel good' stories this past week: Maxlite: Supporting Local Communities with Meals Graybar

A message from our president…

Egret Consulting employees began working from home when Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker, enforced a “stay at home” order last week. Working remotely is new to us, as I imagine it is for many of you. We are all adjusting to our current circums

Work from Home Like a Rockstar Prudence Thompson Coronavirus

How to be a Work at Home Rockstar

LOOKING FOR A CAREER MOVE? START HERE LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT EMPLOYEE? CONTACT US I spent the first 19 years of my career in Egret Consulting’s office. Early last year, I transitioned to a home office, and I have learned more th

Who’s Next?

Our industry has yet to see a slowdown in regards to mergers and acquisitions. But will COVID-19 affect current and future M&As? Companies are adjusting and proceeding using online meeting technology to fill the in-person void. We expec

Who's Next Wire and Cable Egret Consulting Rob Wieska

Who’s Next – Wire & Cable