Building the Workforce from the Inside Out: Fastenal’s Approach to Talent Development

Building the Workforce from the Inside Out: Fastenal’s Approach to Talent Development

February 5, 2026 · 26 min

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Lindsey interviews Liz from Fastenal about her journey in workforce development and the company's approach to talent growth.

In this episode of NGT Talks, Lindsey sits down with Liz from Fastenal, a founding member of Next Gen Trucking and a longtime leader passionate about workforce development. Liz shares her personal journey, starting with Fastenal 20 years ago in a part-time distribution center role and growing into her current position supporting HR best practices across distribution centers nationwide and internationally. Her story highlights how word-of-mouth opportunities, strong company culture, and intern...

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