We cultivate a diverse, respectful and caring workplace.

1. We provide employees with the tools and opportunities to advance and succeed.

Measure: 2009 In-House Survey Results (on a scale of 0-5)
All employee satisfaction survey questions relating to "tools and opportunities for advancement and success."

Opportunities are available to develop my skills and knowledge
       Storewide score 4.14

There is reasonable potential to advance my level of responsibility
       Storewide score 4.01

Staff at Seward Co-op are treated fairly and respectfully
       Storewide score 4.30 

2. We create a safe and comfortable work environment with adequate space for employees to do their work.

Measure: 2009 In-House Survey Results (on a scale of 0-5)

Measure: There were 5 injuries out of 180 employees, with a final result of 3% of staff sustained work-related injuries.

3. Employees are compensated with a livable wage.

The General Manager shall earn proportionately no more than five times the amount of the lowest-paid employee.

Department Managers shall earn proportionately no more than four times the amount of the lowest-paid employee. Number of injury-related incident reports each year compared to sales.

Measure: The lowest paid employee makes $9/hr. The General Manager, in fiscal year ’08-09 did not make more than $45 per hour, adjusting for an hourly wage. The highest paid member on the management team does not make more than $36 per hour.

97% of full-time employees who have reached their first anniversary made at least $11.21/hour, published living wage. Two employees out of 75 full time employees are below $11.21/hour.

4. Employees are accountable to the Seward mission, policies, their responsibilities and each other.

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