National Electrical Manufacture Representatives Association (NEMRA) Annual Conference

The NEMRA annual conference, held last week, is the premier electrical industry event gathering 2000+ executives from independent sales representatives and electrical manufacturer members. The event provides a collaborative and energized environment, offering everyone the opportunity to learn, connect and grow.

The Current team included John Rankin, Brad Hill, Tom Cendroski and Clayton Smith. They met with 20 of our key Current agents, including Bell & McCoy, One Source Associates, Curtis Stout, Brazil Bros., ESU & ESS and more. The agents reviewed the strategy, organization, and growth plan for 2024.

Accelerating our Sales Growth

We anticipate 2024 to be a successful year of growth for Current. Leaders from Sales, Operations, Product Management and Marketing gathered in Greenville recently to advance our strategic initiatives for 2024.

The team assessed last year’s challenges to create solutions, and defined opportunities to facilitate growth within the market in the next 11 months. The initiatives include operating as a small, efficient, and aligned sales team and creating a more focused strategy for luminaire products, integrated controls, inventory management and agent growth through share/mix/commission strategy and monthly KPI analysis.

Rising Star Award

Congratulations to Deb Barrett, Senior Test Engineer for receiving the award “Rising Star” award from BACnet International. This honor is awarded to Deb who has contributed to the betterment of the BTL WG Committee and showed a commitment to the BACnet community.

Deb contributes to our Building Management System (BMS) integration success on big projects. With her extensive knowledge we are seen as an integration expert. Congratulations Deb for this well-deserved award. Drop some Applause today to help celebrate!

Performance Days

Today is the final day to acknowledge 2023 performance reviews in ADP.  We encourage all teams to wrap up their performance days discussions and confirm 2024 goals.

The 2024 goal module will open in ADP on February 8th. All team members should have 3-5 SMART goals with quantifiable metrics. Looking for tips on how to create a SMART goal? Check out the HR Center for training guides.

Applause

Celebration is a powerful way to bond with others, foster a sense of belonging and ensure fellow employees feel appreciated. According to a study by the enterprise collaboration web app Socialcast, "69% of employees would work harder if they felt their efforts were better appreciated." 

Quick Guide

Memory Book Guide

The Current Culture Committee focuses this month on Healthy Relationships. We challenge you to foster connections and engage in the bright tapestry of people, cultures, religions, races, ethnicities, and identities of our Current team members. Exposure to different people can change us, help us understand and respect each other, and cultivate a culture of inclusivity and equity.

The Tijuana team held a collection of items including clothing, shoes, coats, cleaning supplies and bedding, to donate the proceeds to "Turbantes Oncológicos Lopez & Chic ", a foundation that supports cancer patients, and the "Kittys Hope TJ" shelter, a foundation that helps animals find a home.

LUMEN (Ladies Unite in Mentoring, Empowering & Networking), is a vibrant space for professionals to expand their networks, explore new perspectives, boost confidence, collaborate on innovative solutions, and create opportunities.

LUMEN is more than a group; it's a supportive community ready to empower and uplift each other. Join the global group today. lumen@currentlighting.com

In Chinese culture, the upcoming lunar year will be the Year of the Dragon, and the dragon symbolizes bravery, progress, boundless vitality, and auspiciousness, conveying optimistic aspirations for the future. Lunar New Year coincides with Spring Festival and is the most important festival in China and several other East Asian countries. It begins on February 10 with celebrations throughout the month. Interested in learning about the history and customs associated with this celebration? Key activities include:

1. Cleaning and Decorating Houses with Red. The color red dominates, representing prosperity and energy.
2. Honoring the Deceased.
3. Enjoying a Family Reunion Dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve.
4. Exchanging Red Envelopes (hongbao) and other gifts. These envelopes symbolize good fortune and blessings for the recipient.

To our colleagues celebrating the Lunar New Year, may your celebrations be vibrant and bring you joy.

Harassment and Discrimination Prevention

In case you missed it, our CEO’s latest blog is online. Take a read.

That’s all for this week!

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