Har-Conn - Handling the ups and downs of the aerospace industry and staying strong - a podcast by Ari Santiago

Har-Conn is in the enviable position of being at the top of their game in the aerospace industry in CT! But it hasn't always been that way. Tim Backus, President/CEO of Har-Conn, talks about how they have developed, changed, and continued to not only rise, but thrive, over the years.

Har-Conn has seen tremendous growth in workload that also necessitates tremendous growth in workforce. Tim talks about hiring and retention strategies; leadership development programs; the open book policy that helps to align all employees with mission and vision; and continuous improvement meetings guided by recommendations from all levels.

Tim and Ari also talk about what makes CT a special place for growing an aerospace company, like the concentration of aerospace expertise, great guiding organizations like the Aerospace Components Manufacturers (ACM) and the community spirit to lift all companies together.   

This episode is chock full of great ideas from a company that is thriving in today's aerospace landscape.

Tim Backus, President/CEO, Har-Conn
Website: http://www.har-conn.com/
Phone: 860.236.6801

Ari Santiago: President/CEO of IT Direct
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IT Direct Website: https://www.gettingyouconnected.com/
IT Direct Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itdtech/
IT Direct LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-direct-llc

Links from the show:
Aerospace Components Manufacturers: http://www.aerospacecomponents.org/
Hartford Jobcorps: https://hartford.jobcorps.gov/

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

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