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#CocaCola #Change #Evolve #Surprise 🔷Career Evolution: From Vintage to Modern Masterpiece Just like the iconic Coca-Cola bottle, our careers undergo a remarkable evolution over time. 🔷Early Days (1899): We start as the original glass bottle, unique and full of potential. Our skills are raw, but our enthusiasm is unmatched. 🔷Contour Bottle (1915): We develop our unique shape, refining our skills and expertise. We become more recognizable and valuable in the market. 🔷Modern Classic (1950): We reach our peak, a timeless design that is both familiar and innovative. We are confident and successful in our field. 🔷Continuous Improvement (Present): We embrace change and adapt to new trends. We continue to learn and grow, staying relevant and competitive. #TheTakeaway: Just like the Coca-Cola bottle, our careers are a journey of evolution. Embrace the changes, learn from the past, and continue to innovate to achieve greatness! #CareerEvolution #Tuesdayinsights #CocaCola #Inspiration #NeverStopLearning

Enjoy an endless supply of opportunities with Walmart Supply Chain from hourly associates to Area Managers to Engineers to even Early Career internships for future associates. Check out this great day in the life video below! #walmart #supplychain #earlycareers

It’s been an incredible month at Bunzl Greenham so far. Meet a lot of people and have learnt so much. So here are my 5 key takeaways: 1. The Importance of Relationships: Building strong connections with clients is crucial. Taking the time to understanding their needs and concerns lays the foundation for successful partnerships. 2. Attention to Detail: Paying attention to even the smallest details can make such a big difference. From order accuracy to timely communication, every interaction shapes the client's experience. 3. The Power of Adaptability: Change is inevitable but it’s how we adapt and grow that defines our success. Learning to pivot quickly and efficiently respond to change to ensure a smooth operation. 4. Continuous Learning: I don’t believe I know it all. Every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it's expanding product knowledge or honing negotiation skills, embracing a mindset of continuous learning has been essential for both my personal and professional development. 5. Team Collaboration: Collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments has helped to strengthens my ability to deliver exceptional service and results. I’m so grateful for the incredible support from my colleagues during my first month! Which one stuck out the most for you? Let me know👇🏾 #firstmonth #BunzlGreenham #sales

When I say I worked for 25 years at Publix, people often look at me funny. I can see the calculator in their brain trying to figure out how old I am and how I could already have 25 years with a company. It’s not hard when you start at 16. Publix’s current CEO did the same. So did the previous one. It’s so commonplace at Publix that no one really bats an eye at associates with 25 or 30 or even 40 years of service. This is because Publix promotes from within. To become a stock clerk, I had to start as a bagger. To become an assistant grocery manager, I had to have experience in multiple grocery sub-departments. Many corporate openings are only visible to current Publix associates. What impact does this have on Publix? Culture is an important element, especially in customer-facing roles and the best way to maintain culture is promote from within. I learned about that culture early in my career and carried that with me throughout my time there. I don’t believe there is a more effective way to build a strong culture. However, I can see the downsides to exclusively promoting from within. A company’s growth is limited by the current talent pool. New ideas and perspectives are infrequent. Groupthink is common and appetite for change is muted. It has worked for Publix and they continue to find enough internal candidates to open 40+ stores per year. I just wonder if a more balanced and blended approach would benefit them even more. What are your thoughts? Photo credit: https://lnkd.in/e8_rWSJx

Publix is an exemplary case study for wholesome six-star experiences. ▶️ 90 years strong ▶️ Total layoffs in its history: 0 ▶️ A score of 83 in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (when most companies struggle to hit 60) How do they do it? ✅ Stock for every employee, making them shareholders ✅ Promote-from-within culture slashing employee churn and unhappiness ✅ Staff empowered to create "Publix Magic" — where kindness and attention take center stage Result? Cities plead for a Publix. It's not just a store or convenience — it's an experience and a community favorite.

I’ve been with Frito Lay for a little over four years now, which is a small fragment of time compared to some of my closest colleagues and peers. I started in Federal Way Washington, and I genuinely didn’t know what the future held for me at Frito Lay. I’ve worked at the Frito Lay Warehouse in Tumwater Washington and ultimately transferred to Jacksonville Florida with Frito Lay to marry the woman I had been dating for several years, to build our life together and start a family. Everything has gone as according to plan! Working at The Jacksonville Warehouse has been a very rewarding and yet challenging experience for me both on a personal and professional level. I am Jacksonville Florida’s Original Site Expert Trainer, the first to be certified, even though I was often the one to train our New Hires or provide guidance to those who struggled utilizing the tools we have to perform our jobs or needed the guidance to navigate their own abilities to become more efficient. I’ve noticed that after becoming a site expert trainer for Frito Lay, in my personal experience, I’ve been required to learn and adopt the skills needed to perform almost every job within our facility. There has been a significant number of challenges we face and I’ve been very adamant about voicing my concerns and raising awareness about many different elements within our work environment that could and should be addressed to create the best possible workplace for our employees. Frito Lay as a whole is a great company and I believe has many great benefits, wonderful opportunities however many of them are limited to specifically college graduates. There are many people who’ve put in the blood, sweat and tears into the company and have a great deal of experience, knowledge and skills, the type of skills, knowledge and experience that makes a person a real asset to a company, and they have been bypassed by an intern from a college. In my opinion, there is a significant divide between those who have earned their college education and those who’ve invested their lives into Frito Lay, and it just doesn’t seem to make a great deal of sense to me. People that are on the management level have told me that it’s ultimately because hiring an intern is cheaper than paying someone that has established a level of tenure with the company. I genuinely feel like that removes the incentive for people that are wanting to make Frito Lay a career. I’ve been trained to do almost everything within our warehouse, and have inquired about supervisor positions, I’ve been told I would make a great supervisor however we have too many supervisors, and the unfortunate part, is there are a few of these “ supervisors “ that do not conduct themselves as such, there is limited oversight on their performance in addition limited amount of accountability. So you can imagine the situation, and some of the frustration that comes with that. I want Frito Lay to continue to succeed and I can help that happen.

What was your very first paid job? And what did you learn then that you can still apply today? 🪞 Reflecting on my journey that kicked off at Burger King when I was 16! 🍔 From working the drive-thru to corporate triumphs, it's been an incredible ride. 🚀 Here are some priceless lessons I've carried from the milkshake machine to the executive meetings: 1️⃣ Teamwork: Just like working with the kitchen staff, collaboration is key to success. 🤝🏽 2️⃣ Adaptability: Handling a fast-paced drive-thru prepared me for corporate curveballs. 🔄 3️⃣ Customer Focus: Making hot fries or enhancing service/process models, customer satisfaction is paramount. 👑 4️⃣ Work Ethic: Late night & double shifts taught me the power of hard work and dedication. ⏰ 5️⃣ Leadership: Whether leading the frontline crew or a corporate team, leadership skills are timeless. 🌟 Here's to the journey from the flame grill to the office! 🎂🥳 (and yes, I keep everything 😜😊) #corporateculture #workethic #careerjourney

As we grow in our careers, we often look back on our first jobs with a sense of nostalgia. For me, my first job at a furniture store in college provided me with invaluable lessons in selling. Working full-time while studying was challenging, but the skills I learned during those years have stayed with me to this day. What was your first job where you developed important skills? Share your experiences in the comments below!

I love my job! I was nervous and excited at the same time when I got the opportunity to come be the primary on site manager in charge of the remodel for the Lenexa, KS Sam’s Club. This week or next the final inspectors and home office representatives will be here to walk off the work to make sure everything is completed. This was no “simple” remodel. Just about every pallet of merchandise changed position in the warehouse and we added a walk in produce and dairy to maximize the effectiveness of our fresh walk space to bring more items and more quantities to our members. It was a tough yet enlightening experience. Here are the top 5 things I’ve learned throughout the whole journey. 1. Plan, plan, and then plan some more With so many fixtures, areas, and functions changing it’s important to slow down and make sure you will have all the materials, supplies, and people you will need when you need them. 2. Sometimes you just need to make a decision No matter how many blueprints, schematics, check off lists, and emails you get you’ll run into a time when you don’t know the answer and might not have anyone to ask. Make the best decision and keep moving forward. 3. People matter The best asset will always be the people around you trying to make the vision come to life. Treat them right and they will go far for you. 4. Don’t be afraid of the dirt Many times I came out of an aisle covered in dust and dirt from moving things around. It’s important to not always let someone else do it for you and to show them you aren’t afraid of letting the dirt get on you too. 5. Learn to lead through change Perhaps the most important thing I’ve learned. Change is constant and will always keep coming. Adapt and overcome and move on to the next while keeping your people at the forefront is most important. People get nervous when they see someone unsure of themselves. I’ve been very appreocative of what I’ve learned and those who’ve mentored me along the way. I’m ready and thrilled to stay after the final walk off and continue to lead through change as we deliver a fantastic new club to our local members who deserve it. Go Sam’s! 👍👍 #leadership #retail #remodel #samsclub