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Anne Hanson, GES Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations

GES Launches Foreman Development Program

Union foremen are an important part of the GES team and recently the company launched a Foreman Development program to provide additional leadership and customer service training to foremen in key cities.

“Professional and efficient labor relations are critical to the success of a show, the image of a city and the satisfaction of our clients,” said Anne Hanson, GES executive vice president of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Union foremen and the workers they supervise play an important role in the service customers receive, and this program provides additional training.

Offices in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando and San Francisco have received Foundational training which covers GES’ Core Values – Integrity, Our People, Great Service, Growth, Courage, Innovations and Winning; Leadership Skills; Customer Service; Safety and Risk Management. In addition to the Foundational training, we have implemented GES operational best practices training in Chicago, New York and Orlando.

Prior to launching the program, GES met with various union business representatives for their input and backing of the program. The unions recognized the value that the Foreman Development program provides and gave their support.

The trade show unions offer a skilled, efficient and a readily available workforce, and by partnering with the unions, GES can build a base for collaboration, resulting in even better service to our customers.

GES recognizes the importance of collaboration between Official Services Contractors and the unions as critical to improving service and controlling costs within our industry. This is a long-term program and it will be expanded and improved upon in the coming years.