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MHEDA Convention 2016: Passion with Purpose

If there’s one thing that’s actually becoming more clear in the new workforce, it’s that no two generations are the same when it comes to their career preferences, skillsets and values. Millennials, who now comprise a larger percentage of the American workforce than any other generation, have made it clear that their desire to work in a career they can be passionate about and which fulfills a deep sense of purpose will often override other, more traditional job incentives.

The impact of this trend for today’s businesses in terms of talent acquisition is obvious: if they want to attract top-level talent, they will have to look beyond the surface-level benefits that working for their company can deliver, and cultivate an atmosphere in which young people can fuel their passion and develop a clear sense of purpose. This growing trend, as well as how businesses can address it, will be the theme for at MHEDA Convention 2016.

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This year’s convention will feature a unique lineup of speakers, who will broach topics such as current economic trends, leadership, teamwork, data security, societal contribution and more. Along with keynote speakers, there will be roundtable discussions where attendees can discuss both their most pressing challenges and their most exciting opportunities, and how they’re navigating both.

In addition to its keynote speakers and roundtable discussions, 90 of the top material handling companies in the industry will converge on the show, featuring new products and offering education for show attendees. MHEDA Convention 2016 will be held at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.