Whole Foods Market by Chloe Garnett https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi Chloe Garnett en-us 2022-04-04 18:40:13 UTC 2022-04-05 20:17:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Mission Statement cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129348882 Whole Foods Market's mission statement is, "Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. We're a purpose driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers. Quality is a state of mind at Whole Foods Market." ]]> 2022-04-04 19:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129348882 Vision Statement cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129361825 Whole Foods Market doesn't have a official vision but they go off the saying, "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet." ]]> 2022-04-04 19:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129361825 Whole Foods Leadership Principles cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129377596 Whole Foods Market has broken down there leadership ideas in 17 parts. ]]> 2022-04-04 19:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129377596 Part 1- Purpose Driven cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129381788 The leaders need to achieve the higher purpose, core values, and the leadership principles of the company. ]]> 2022-04-04 19:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129381788 Part 2- Customer Obsession cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129389213 Customers are most important to the Whole Foods Market company. Leaders start with customers and then work backwards. Gaining the customers trust is what they want. ]]> 2022-04-04 19:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129389213 Part 3- Commitment to Operational Excellence cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129396320 Whole Foods Market leaders have high standards to so there stores and facilities are the best that they can be. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129396320 Part 4- Long-Term Thinking cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129404051 The company wants there leaders to think long-term and not sacrifice long-term vales for short-term financial results. There goal is to have long-term value for customers and stakeholders. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129404051 Part 5- Passion for Creativity, Innovation, and Invention cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129411468 Leaders want to hear new ideas from anywhere and like to do new things. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129411468 Part 6- Learn and Grow cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129415451 The Whole Foods Market Company wants there leaders to never stop learning and explore new possibilities. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129415451 Part 7- Hire and Develop the Best cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129427638 Leaders raise the bar every time they hire someone new. The company knows that they have the responsibility to pass there knowledge to new employees. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129427638 Part 8- Think Big cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129429373 The company likes to think big and look for better ways to serve there customers. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129429373 Part 9- Just Get it Done cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129433762 The leaders value taking risks and believe it's better to "ask for forgiveness rather than permission."]]> 2022-04-04 20:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129433762 Part 10- Frugality cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129438526 Leaders at Whole Foods Market accomplish more with less with resourcefulness, self-sufficiency, invention.]]> 2022-04-04 20:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129438526 Part 11- Earn Trust cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129442777 Leaders will admit to there mistakes, listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others with respect. They know that in order to earn trust, they must give trust. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129442777 Part 12- Empower our People cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129445216 Leaders strive to empower employees and help them succeed. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129445216 Part 13- Be a Servant Leader cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129447774 Leaders care about others and serve the higher purpose of the company. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129447774 Part 14- Seek Win-Win Strategies and Solutions cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129451577 Leaders will reject win-lose thinking and any strategies and solutions that are a win-lose situation for stakeholders need to be thought through again. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129451577 Part 15- Have Courage: Disagree and Commit cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129459743 Leaders are able to challenge decisions and once the decision is made it is supported. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129459743 Part 16- Are Right, A Lot cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129462290 The Whole Foods Market Company takes pride in there leaders being right a lot. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129462290 Part 17- Shared Fate with Self-Responsibility cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129465227 Success and setbacks are shared between stakeholders. ]]> 2022-04-04 20:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129465227 Employee Assistance Program cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129508047 Whole Foods Market has The Whole Foods Market Team Member Emergency Fund. It was created to help team members that are facing financial issues after a natural disaster or a unforeseen personal hardship.]]> 2022-04-04 21:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129508047 Benefits cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129508161 Physical Health:
  • Health Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance  
Mental Health:
  • Career Learning and Development
  • Whole Planet Foundation Team Member Volunteer Program
  • Team Member Assistance Plan
Financial Health:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Saving for the Future
  • Discounts that Matter 
  • PTO Cash-Out 
Employees get a 20% discount
]]> 2022-04-04 21:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129508161 References cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129532632 Mission Statement:
Whole Foods Market . (n.d.). Our values. Whole Foods Market. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/mission-values 
Vision Statement:
Meyer, P. (2017, January 31). Whole foods market's vision statement, mission statement. Panmore Institute. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from http://panmore.com/whole-foods-market-mission-statement-vision-statement#:~:text=Whole%20Foods%20Market%20does%20not,Whole%20People%2C%20Whole%20Planet%E2%80%9D.


]]> 2022-04-04 22:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129532632 Reference cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129534211 Whole Foods Market . (n.d.). Our leadership principles. Whole Foods Market. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/mission-values/leadership-principles ]]> 2022-04-04 22:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129534211 References cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129537771 Employee Assistance Program:
Whole Foods Market Team Member Emergency Fund. Emergency Assistance Foundation, Inc. (2010). Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://emergencyassistancefdn.org/whole-foods-market-team-member-emergency-fund/#:~:text=The%20Whole%20Foods%20Market%20Team,or%20an%20unforeseen%20personal%20hardship.
Benefits:
Whole Foods Market. (n.d.). Benefits: Whole foods market careers. Benefits | Whole Foods Market Careers. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/global/en/benefits 

]]> 2022-04-04 22:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129537771 Ethics cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129551182 Whole Foods Market sells the highest quality of natural and organic foods. They want to satisfy and delight there customers, promote team member growth, happiness, and profits and prosperity. They care about the community and the environment. ]]> 2022-04-04 22:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129551182 Social Responsibility Initiatives cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129562321 Whole Foods Market have launched the Whole Planet, Whole Cities, and Whole Kids foundations. In the article, "Whole Foods Market named one of America's most reputable companies for corporate social responsibility by Reputation Institute" it states, "..which partner with communities in the U.S. and around the world to alleviate poverty through microcredit, expand access to fresh, nutritious foods in underserved communities, and educate children so that they can make healthier food choices." (Institute, 2015) ]]> 2022-04-04 22:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129562321 References cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129567427 Ethics:
Center for Ethical Organizational Cultures. (n.d.). Whole foods refreshes its commitment ... - auburn university. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://harbert.auburn.edu/binaries/documents/center-for-ethical-organizational-cultures/cases/whole-foods.pdf
Social Responsibility Initiatives:
Institute , R. (2015, September 30). Whole foods market named one of America's most reputable companies for corporate social responsibility by Reputation Institute. Whole Foods Market. Retrieved April 4, 2022, from https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/whole-foods-market-named-one-of-americas-most-reputable-companies-for-corpo#:~:text=We%20are%20also%20proud%20to,so%20that%20they%20can%20make 

]]> 2022-04-04 22:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129567427 cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129574635 The current stock price for Whole Foods Market is at $320,251,710.
For additional information about Whole Foods Market stocks go to the website: https://www.investing.com/equities/whole-foods-mkt-inc ]]> 2022-04-04 22:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129574635 Opportunities cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129578339 The first thing that I found appealing were the opportunities that Whole Foods Market offers with the job. I would be able to work in a team environment, improve on my technology skills, and work in other departments. ]]> 2022-04-04 23:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129578339 Benefits cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129581727 The second thing that I found appealing were the benefits included. I would get a store discount, health insurance, paid time off, have a flexible schedule, and a retirement plan. ]]> 2022-04-04 23:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129581727 Job Details cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129587045 Finally, the third thing that I found appealing was the job details. The pay and job description is what I am looking for.
Job Posting:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=whole%20foods%20market&l=80021&vjk=c702d00310f81f19]]> 2022-04-04 23:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2129587045 History cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131321223 John Mackay and Renee Lawson opened up there first grocery store, SaferWay, in 1978. Two years later Mackay and Lawson partnered with Craig Weller and Mark Skiles and merged there two grocery stores, SaferWay and Clarksville Natural Grocery. The four of them opened the first Whole Foods Market on September 20, 1980 in Austin, Texas. At the beginning of 1984 the four partners expanded stores into Houston and Dallas and New Orleans with the purchase of Whole Foods Company in 1988. Then, in 1989 they expanded to the West Coast and in 2002 they opened stores in Canada. Today Whole Foods Market has more than 500 retail and non-retail stores in the U.S., Canada, and UK.]]> 2022-04-05 19:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131321223 Companies of Whole Foods Market cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131331106
  • Whole Food Company 
  • Wellspring Grocery
  • Bread & Circus 
  • Mrs. Gooch's
  • Fresh Fields 
  • Bread of Life 
  • Amrion
  • Merchant of Vino 
  • Allegro Coffee 
  • WholePeople.com(e-commerce subsidiary)
  • Nature's Heartland 
  • Food For Thought 
  • Harry's Farmers Market
  • Fresh & Wild 
  • Wild Oats Markets
    • ]]>     2022-04-05 19:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131331106     What I Can Learn cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131381367
  • Better organizational skills
  • New skills for other departments
  • Product knowledge 
  • There customer service standards 
  • Store operations
    • Overall, I think I could improve on skills that I have and learn new skills that I don't use everyday.
    ]]>     2022-04-05 19:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131381367     References cgarnett41 https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131393575 Whole Foods Market. (n.d.). Company information. Whole Foods Market. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info ]]> 2022-04-05 20:03:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cgarnett41/2ekvv9efn4mkfnmi/wish/2131393575