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Hannah Dannecker, Managing Partner of the Better Together Group, joins us this episode to discuss staffing in the transportation and trucking industry. We explore the growing push over the last decade to bring more women into the historically male-dominated field.
[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Hannah!
Today’s Topic: Transforming the Trucking Industry Through Gender Diversity
[8:32] How Hannah got into the transportation industry
Understanding transportation’s male-dominated landscape
Comparing men’s vs. women’s workplace priorities
[20:15] Why many have built a lasting career in transportation
The unique appeal that keeps industry veterans engaged
Transportation’s resilience through economic challenges
[28:47] Championing women in transportation
Industry federations’ role in promoting female representation
Addressing safety perceptions in the trucking profession
[45:15] Closing
Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote:
“For the [trucking] industry at large . . . females are valuable. Female truck drivers are incredible—their safety ratings are fantastic; they’re dedicated; they’re diligent. They're great employees.”
Resources:
Hannah's recent books
Well Shit: Time To Grow Up
Contact:Hannah's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media
To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting
For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/
Produced by Affogato Media
Hannah Dannecker, Managing Partner of the Better Together Group, joins us this episode to discuss staffing in the transportation and trucking industry. We explore the growing push over the last decade to bring more women into the historically male-dominated field.
[0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Hannah!
Today’s Topic: Transforming the Trucking Industry Through Gender Diversity
[8:32] How Hannah got into the transportation industry
Understanding transportation’s male-dominated landscape
Comparing men’s vs. women’s workplace priorities
[20:15] Why many have built a lasting career in transportation
The unique appeal that keeps industry veterans engaged
Transportation’s resilience through economic challenges
[28:47] Championing women in transportation
Industry federations’ role in promoting female representation
Addressing safety perceptions in the trucking profession
[45:15] Closing
Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote:
“For the [trucking] industry at large . . . females are valuable. Female truck drivers are incredible—their safety ratings are fantastic; they’re dedicated; they’re diligent. They're great employees.”
Resources:
Hannah's recent books
Well Shit: Time To Grow Up
Contact:Hannah's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media
To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting
For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/
Produced by Affogato Media
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