If you’ve had Fiji water, Wonderful pistachios, or Halo mandarins, then you’ve been enjoying some of the products made by The Wonderful Company! We learn how the powerful story of how it has transformed the rural community of Lost Hills, California, into a thriving place to live and work for its employees.

We sit down with Stephen Howe, EVP of human resources and chief financial officer, to explore the incredible impact The Wonderful Company is making on its employees and communities, and the innovative employee programs that bring meaning and purpose to the lives of the hourly, frontline workforce.

Tune in to hear why The Wonderful Company earned its spot as one of the Fortune 100 Best Workplaces to Work For® in 2024!

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Hybrid work offers employees flexibility, but it requires intentional effort to maintain in-person connections.

Suzan McDaniel, CHRO at Edward Jones, shares practical tips for creating a rewarding in-office experience, effectively managing a hybrid workforce, using personas for better communication, and supporting employee well-being.

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Only 2% of CHROs think their performance management system truly inspires employees to improve.

Liz Heitner, CHRO at Penn Mutual, understands why and shares how to change that. We dive into how Penn Mutual leaders have transformed their approach, resulting in a performance success program that actually works – and employees enjoy.

She candidly shared lessons learned, how to manage imposter syndrome, and what she’s learning from Tik Tok.

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