Employee satisfaction and engagement survey
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Updated in 2017-18, this manual is the result of a collaboration between Columinate and National Co+op Grocers. It guides boards of directors of food cooperatives through the steps needed to ensure a clear and professional process, resulting in the hiring of a well-qualified manager. Those steps are: Arrange for interim management Set up a committee to coordinate the hiring process (the Search Committee) Define [...]
Guest Panelists: Melanie Reid, GM, Just Food Co-op Terry Bowling, GM, La Montañita Co-op
Updated: August 2nd, 2016 Every board of directors of a retail food cooperative should strive to be an excellent employer for their general manager, the person who is responsible for the success of the cooperative. Clear expectations are part of being a good employer and contracts are one possible tool that boards can use to clarify expectations and provide for terms of separation. [...]
"Employees are facing innumerable challenges, offering them a moment to give voice to their challenges and triumphs feels like the right thing to do" No matter how closely you work with your staff, there are some things that aren’t openly discussed. Regularly conducting well designed employee surveys is an effective way to bring these aspects to light and hear directly from [...]
Discussing each principle and value through the lens of racial and economic equity will provide a starting point for promoting a more inclusive and effective movement. This is a resource for boards of directors, management teams, and study groups who especially want to explore the impact of dominate white culture on co-ops, and who want to find a way to create a dialogue to [...]
Discussing each principle and value through the lens of racial and economic equity will provide a starting point for promoting a more inclusive and effective movement. This is a resource for boards of directors, management teams, and study groups who especially want to explore the impact of dominate white culture on co-ops, and who want to find a way to create a dialogue to [...]
We all go further when we go together Our consultants help you operate better, so your impact is greater. As a team, we bring on-the-ground experience, practical know-how, and a sense of collegiality to our co-op community. Our collaborative structure allows you to benefit from the combined expertise of the Columinate team: you get access to decades of proven experience that transcends community [...]
Despite cooperatives' history of commitment to values of social progress, our recent study of the General Manager Compensation Database reveals that grocery co-op General Managers who identify as female are paid significantly less than their male counterparts. We'll be sharing our findings over the coming year, but our work doesn't end in bringing this to light. Launched in early [...]
If you observe what you believe to be wrongful conduct, you have the right and the duty to report it without fear of retaliation. Definition of wrongful conduct Wrongful conduct includes serious improprieties that potentially impact the integrity and effective operation of Your Co-op. Examples of wrongful conduct include, but are not limited to: Violations of federal, state or municipal law Sexual harassment or [...]
Columinate Compensation Database Organizational structure and cost of labor are critical strategic issues for grocery retail operators. The Columinate Compensation Database provides easy access to confidential and anonymous General Manager, Administrative and Department Manager comparable data. Sign up for the Columinate Compensation Database Already registered? Click here to log in. FAQs Who It's For Our [...]
