Labor Management, Leadership Course

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) has released the Labor Management & Leadership course, the sixth and final installment in its Distribution Logistics Education Program.

This course is designed to help logistics professionals build and maintain a strong, adaptable workforce to meet the demands of modern distribution and fulfillment operations.

Offered in an online format, the Labor Management & Leadership course empowers learners to master workforce strategies at their own pace.

Offered in an online format, the Labor Management & Leadership course empowers learners to master workforce strategies at their own pace. Key topics of the course include:

• Evaluating the benefits and challenges of the different sources and types of labor.
• Leveraging labor management systems, strategic scheduling, and workforce leveling to optimize efficiency and productivity.
• Attracting and retaining talent in a competitive market through talent acquisition best practices.
• Designing effective onboarding and training programs for new hires.
• Reducing workforce turnover to maintain operational stability.

Participants who complete the Labor Management & Leadership course will earn a social media badge to showcase their skills. Additionally, participants who complete all six courses in the Distribution Logistics Education Program will earn a WERC certificate for education, recognizing their proficiency in warehouse and distribution center operations.

The Labor Management & Leadership course is the sixth and final installment in WERC’s Distribution Logistics Education Program.

To learn more about the Labor Management & Leadership course and WERC’s Distribution Logistics Education Program, visit werc.org/getcertified. Companies of all sizes can access the entire program through WERC Team Membership plans, making it simple to onboard new employees and upskill existing team members.