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28th Sep, 2017

Responding to Workplace Conflicts

By Columinate|2023-05-05T20:06:06-04:00September 28th, 2017|

Whenever people work together, conflicts will naturally arise. Here’s a framework to help leaders resolve conflicts. This article will describe three categories of conflicts and a process that can be used to resolve each. _______________________________________________________________ Allegations of management misconduct If employees believe a manager has committed unethical and/or illegal acts, (e.g. theft, harassment), they need to inform the GM, or if the GM is [...]

9th Mar, 2017

What Drives Co-op Employee Engagement

By Patricia Cumbie|2023-05-05T20:06:41-04:00March 9th, 2017|

Workplace employee engagement is a hot topic. Open any human resources publication and you’ll find countless articles on making work fun, motivational and results-oriented. No matter what the individual strategies are to achieve that, the connection people feel to the business values and whether they feel aligned with them is a big part of fostering engagement in the workplace. While some workplaces may struggle [...]

8th Mar, 2017

Growing Leaders from Within

By Melanie Reid|2023-05-05T20:06:42-04:00March 8th, 2017|

By Melanie Reid 186 Sept-Oct 2016 As co-ops evolve and expand and our industry continuously changes, it’s important that we have mechanisms in place that enable employees to see career pathways within our organizations. Opportunities to learn new things and grow within the organization are important for everyone on the co-op staff roster. If their training ends after 90 days, you probably have some [...]

10th Aug, 2016

Employee surveys drive workplace improvements

By Columinate|2023-07-25T14:36:26-04:00August 10th, 2016|

As the competitive environment continues to heat up around us, there is increased competition for employees as well as food dollars. By creating a continuously improving workplace environment where all voices are heard and feedback is taken seriously, co-op managers can help ensure that the competition doesn't lure away your talented, passionate and experienced employees. Become a Better Employer An Employee Survey can [...]

22nd Dec, 2015

Operational Wisdom from General Managers

By Thane Joyal|2023-05-05T20:29:21-04:00December 22nd, 2015|

By Thane Joyal 181 Nov-Dec 2015 Successful cooperatives are guided by strong boards, and those boards rely on strong individuals to manage the cooperative’s business enterprise with excellence. The nature and quality of the board-general manager (GM) relationship, for better or worse, influences nearly all the myriad factors that lead to a cooperative’s success. The relationship is not simply that of employer and employee. [...]

22nd Oct, 2015

Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act

By Sarah Dahl|2023-12-20T11:05:38-05:00October 22nd, 2015|

By Sarah Dahl, Melanie Reid 180 Sept-Oct 2015 The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, or FLSA, is a federal statute that provides certain protections to workers. These protections include the 40-hour work week, a national minimum wage, and non-oppressive employment of minors. Additionally, the FLSA guarantees time-and-a-half pay for overtime in certain jobs. The FLSA allows employers to classify certain employees as [...]

10th Oct, 2015

GM Retirement Planning Best Practices, or How to Retire Gracefully

By Ruby McAdoo|2023-05-05T20:06:22-04:00October 10th, 2015|

GM Retirement Planning Best Practices, or How to Retire Gracefully When a general manager (GM) is planning to retire, (as opposed to leaving the co-op for another job), the specific date of departure is flexible and known well in advance. The outgoing GM's legacy will be affected by how s/he handles the transition. Timing Once you decide to take the leap, let your management [...]

9th Jul, 2015

Protecting People and Assets: Implementing a Security Plan

By Patricia Cumbie|2023-05-05T20:06:43-04:00July 9th, 2015|

If there’s one thing retailers know, it’s that they have to expect surprises and mishaps as a matter of course in business. Many things can go wrong in a flash, and unfortunately, are not that unusual: power outages, organized shoplifting, workplace injury. The safety and security of the store’s physical infrastructure, as [...]

19th Dec, 2014

Better Meetings!

By Columinate|2023-05-05T20:07:39-04:00December 19th, 2014|

We all spend a lot of time in meetings, but not all meetings are an effective use of our time. Here are nine simple steps to make your meetings more effective and worth the time. Meeting Purpose. Why is this a group meeting? If it’s a standing group meeting, such as a bi-weekly management team meeting, articulate the group’s purpose clearly to [...]

3rd Nov, 2013

Bringing Open Book Management to Life at Just Food Co-op

By Melanie Reid|2023-05-05T20:30:50-04:00November 3rd, 2013|

By Melanie Reid 169 Nov-Dec 2013 Justice and Just Food Co-op in Northfield, Minn., opened its doors in 2004. Once the co-op had successfully navigated the initial challenges that every startup faces and began to experience stable finances and sales growth, management felt it was time to engage the staff in the continued success of the business. A training session during a National Cooperative [...]

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