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Military Leadership Must Reflect the Nation’s Diversity

Diversity in the Military
Diversity in the Military

As our country takes a hard look at the meaning of diversity today, should that examination include the military? A former Assistant Secretary of Defense explains why it’s important for the military to mirror the society it serves.

Does Diversity Have a Place in the Military?

Todd A Weiler is a decorated combat veteran who served in both the Clinton and Obama administrations. He wrote about his views on the topic for The Hill in the wake of Army Secretary nominee Mark Green’s withdrawal after negative reactions to comments he made about minorities.

Weiler points out that with an active draft, it’s easier to get a fair representation of all socio-economic groups. While the all-volunteer force has been largely successful, it “requires constant vigilance” to ensure that certain groups are not underrepresented.

Dangers of a Disaffected Public

According to Weiler, a strong connection between society and military is a vital part of democracy. If civilians perceive a disconnect between themselves and the military, they’re less likely to speak up on matters of defense, resulting in decisions that may not serve the best interests of the public.

During Weiler’s time at the Pentagon, he says the standard they used for accepting enlistees was simply whether they were willing and able to serve. He concludes by saying it’s imperative that the next Army Secretary follows this principle.

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Reducing Stress and Strain on Employees

Even in warehouses and distribution centers that are loaded with fork lifts and reach trucks there are multiple occasions where employees are left to move heavy boxes on their own.  While this may not pose too much of an issue for some employees, large amounts or exceedingly heavy packages can put undue strain on workers.

Electric movers, like the PartsCaddy from DJ Products, allow any member of your staff to move large numbers of parts or heavy cases of material quickly and easily without any undue stress or strain.  Electric movers can increase overall employee efficiency by cutting down on the total number of trips it would have taken to receive a shipment or pull an order if the work were being done manually.  With an electric mover an employee can move several boxes or pieces of material at once without any fear of injury.

The compact design of the electric movers from DJ Products makes them more convenient than traditional forklifts and reach trucks as well.  They are much easier to maneuver, especially in narrow aisles and in tight quarters and are quite a bit easier to learn how to operate.  Electric movers like the PartsCaddy can make difficult turns and squeeze down aisles that it would have been dangerous or impossible to navigate with larger pieces of equipment.

Your employees will also get the added benefit of reliability with electric movers like the PartsCaddy, these units can easily operate at full power for an entire shift on a single charge.  Battery powered carts will also save your company money on operation and maintenance costs when compared to propane powered material handling equipment.  Electric movers help to keep all of your employees safe while broadening the scope of the work that they can safely perform and you get the benefit of spending less money at the same time as you increase your efficiency – by adding an electric mover to your arsenal of material handling equipment, everybody wins.