Team Building

on the Farm Gary Cooper

More Than A Workplace

• A “Team” approach to

all we do

– Team members, not

employees

• Concern for team

member well being,

safety and happiness

beyond work

More Than A Workplace

• Keys To Success

– Easy access to local and upper management

– Communication

– True concern for the team members and their

happiness

– Good hiring practices

– Good benefits programs

– Giving back to the community and team

members outside of work

Team Approach:

Sharing the Success

• Gainsharing

Program

• Gainsharing Idea

Program

• Year-end profit

Sharing

Team Approach:

Communication

• Quarterly Focus Meetings

– Keep team members “in the know”

• Monthly Department Meeting

– Consistent Information Sharing

• Bi-weekly Newsletters

– Improved communication

Team Member & Family Events

• Summer Picnics

• Christmas Parties

• Management Outings

• Potlucks for special events/dates

• Professionals’ Day Luncheon

• Halloween parties, Kids’ Christmas, Easter egg hunts, family skate parties, bowling and more!

Planning For the Future

• Pay for performance plan, based on ROA

– 10.1% and above = 100% match

– 7.6% - 10% = 75% match

– 5.1% - 7.5% = 50% match

– 2.6% - 5% = 25% match

– Less than 2.5% = 10% minimum match

Team Member Focus:

Wellness

• Fitness Rooms and Classes

• Wellness Incentive

Programs

– Pedometer challenges

– Oatmeal challenges

• Wellness Reimbursements

• Wellness Screenings

Questions?