In uncertain economic times, dividends play a crucial role in the total return that investors get from shares like Herman Miller Inc (NSQ:MLHR). These payouts – when they remain intact – can compensate for volatile market conditions. When share prices come under pressure, stocks with robust finances continue to offer a regular cash return to shareholders. But finding these reliable payouts is a challenge. With so many ways of assessing dividends – and so many potential traps – it’s important to focus on the most useful measures. To help you find the best dividends possible, there are a few key areas to consider. Let’s take a look at Herman Miller Inc as an example of how this works.

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During her 30-year career with furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, Inc., Penny Garlock has taken business trips to nearly two dozen countries, traveling to far-flung places that have expanded her perspectives immeasurably.

Now, in the midst of a global pandemic caused by a coronavirus, Garlock is leaning on her experiences abroad to help cultivate and coordinate Herman Miller’s efforts to make and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers in West Michigan and around the world.

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/PRNewswire/ — Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR), the global designer and furniture manufacturer, announced today a set of actions throughout its global operations in response to the uncertain economic outlook resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been carefully considering the right things to do for our people and our company to ensure we have both a healthy employee base and business when we emerge from these uncertain times,” said Andi Owen, President and CEO of Herman Miller. “Just as we entered this crisis in a strong financial position, we are taking immediate actions to reduce expenses and manage liquidity so we can maintain strong financial footing on the other side of it.”

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