Chelsey Marshall’s Post

Friday marked my 34th year with General Mills. Thank you for all of the well wishes that I received on my LinkedIn page! I also chose Friday as my retirement date. I am excited about this next chapter of my life. Below are my parting words to my colleagues. GMI Family,   Today marks not only my 34th service anniversary – a milestone I’ll always cherish – but also my last day as a full-time General Mills employee. Many of you have already offered kind words, and I’m deeply grateful for each and every one, as I enter the next chapter of my life, post-retirement. Reflecting on my last day, four key takeaways stand out --- Throughout my career, one phrase has resonated deeply: "It's ALL about the people; the rest is just details." This is especially true at General Mills, a company built on its incredible people. Recruiting the right talent and fostering a culture of belonging – that's the key to our success. Food safety and quality are paramount. A single negative experience overshadows any marketing campaign or technological advancement. Our commitment to delivering consistently high-quality products is the bedrock of our success. A piece of wisdom I received from a mentor: "Whenever you feel undervalued, remember that others might feel the same. Find them and let them know they matter." This has guided me, and I encourage each of you to extend that same care and support to your colleagues. Leadership is a privilege, not a right. As a leader, your primary responsibility is to the individuals you lead. This requires careful consideration of each person's unique needs and strengths. Because teams are diverse, effective leadership demands flexibility and adaptability to support the success of every team member. Above all, be a vocal advocate for your team, actively seeking out and amplifying the voices of those who may otherwise go unheard. Thank you for the incredible journey. I'll miss you all. Warmly,    Chris Majors

One year ago, my professional life changed, as it was the day that it all ended. The Dakota Dunes office of Tyson Foods was officially closed and just like that, I no longer worked for Tyson Foods. Tyson Foods was the only company I had ever worked for after I graduated from college in 2002. I had spent nearly 21 years working for Tyson Foods and I never thought that it would end just so simply, but I soon realized that it had. As I look back and reflect, now one year later, there are quite a few things that I have learned: 1.      The sun rose the next day and life went on. 2.      Relationships matter. 3.      Friendships made at work will last and transcend employment & employers. I’ve been fortunate to find new employment and to stay in the Meat/Food Industry. I started working for Marel in November 2023. I have enjoyed the change of jobs and the challenge of learning a new company, new products, and a new role. Many of the learnings from my roles at Tyson have helped me in my new role with Marel. I am still in Sales, just now selling equipment to companies in the Meat & Food industry instead of selling meat to retailers, distributors, and processors. I wake up each day and I am invigorated to help my customers find solutions to help them operate more effectively. Change is constant in life. That doesn’t mean that it is easy.  I’ve found that it is best to embrace the change, find the good in it, and go make the best of it. Here’s to the future and the changes that will come with it!

🌟 One Month Update at McCain Foods!🌟 It is hard to believe that it is already a month since I joined McCain Foods. Time really does fly when having fun and learning new things! This past month has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, exciting new experiences and exploring the world of potatoes and appetizers! Here are my key highlights so far 📍 📌Discovering the Business: From day one, I have been immersed in the rich culture, dynamic environment of McCain Foods and the uniqueness of our products. Understanding the intricacies of our operations has also been fascinating! Learning about our innovative practices in sustainability and our commitment to quality has been truly inspiring. By the way, Did you know that McCain is the world leading in frozen potato products? 🥔 👩🏾🏭Plant Visits: One of the exciting highlights of my first month was visiting our plants in Europe, 4 done and many more to go! Seeing the process from farm to fork has given me a profound appreciation for the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into every product. Meeting the teams on the ground and witnessing their passion for excellence has been a rewarding and humbling experience. 📈Team Building: I had the pleasure of meeting and now working with an incredibly talented group of individuals within our cross functional HR teams. Our TA team is diverse, driven, and brimming with potential! Together, we are focused on building a robust talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the vision and goals of McCain Foods and I couldn’t be more excited to shape a team that will bring in the best talent to continue driving McCain’s success. 🥳Fun and Engagement: The past month has not just been all work and no play! From getting to know different individuals and teams to engaging in local regional events, there’s never a dull moment at McCain Foods. We have celebrated wins, shared stories, and had a lot of laughs along the way. It’s these moments that make McCain Foods feel like more than just a workplace—we are a community! 🧐Looking Ahead: As I look forward, I am filled with excitement and anticipation. The journey of building and leading a team that will shape the future of our talent landscape is just beginning. I am eager to continue learning, growing, and contributing to our collective success. If you are curious about life at McCain Foods, please see this video developed by our NA teams that give a glimpse into working at McCain and be sure to check out our career site! https://lnkd.in/ehw-bZrq #WeAreMcCain #NewJourney #Update #TalentAcquisition #YourCareerIsHere

It is sad to see the layoff's within Cargill, My thoughts are with the mass amount of employees who may be feeling worried/lost at the moment This is a post to say everything will be okay! The job market is a tricky place to navigate but having Cargill in your background will favour your application with many employers If you need a helping hand I am here and remember, this isn't the end of the road, your next adventure awaits you! #FMCGNews #Cargill #FMCGRoles #FoodNews

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.

My first job was working in Tesco food deli in Islington I was 17 and I wore a bright blue shirt for two years. when my shift was quiet in the deli I’d go on the shop floor and help stack the shelves, but my favourite was working on the checkout because I’d get to speak to the customers I LOVED that job. On more than one occasion customers would enjoy the small talk and say “you don’t belong here” and they’d mean working for Tesco and they’d intend it as a compliment I have always resented the idea that our circumstances mean something about us as people. The idea that you can tell who’s valuable or worthy because of their job title, uni degree, social class, city they live in or how many followers they have It sucks when folks judge your cover and therefore don’t bother to read the book At the same time, I think that we all have to hold ourselves to a higher standing. We have to be the first ones to stop judging ourselves when we fail, to stop beating ourselves up for wherever we are on our journey We have to be the first ones to show up to our current lives as if we’re onto something big You can’t join the dots looking forward, but it certainly starts to make sense when you look back and reflect and realise that even that little part-time job you had as a teenager made you who you are today We’re 6 months through the year so it’s the perfect time to reflect and celebrate how far you’ve come. It’s called the mid year review. Link in the comments #midyearreview #reflect #mindset #confidence #firstjob

AVOLTA - HMS HOST, HUDSON GROUP AND DUTY FREE 2ND ANNUAL PICNIC PARTY Celebrated on September 28, 2024 with ‘EMPLOYEES & FAMILIES’ At Groves : - 12 & 13 SCHILLER WOODE. EAST IRVING PARK ROAD, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Employees love when Companies host picnic party for its employees. Why Companies picnic party are good. Some cold hard facts :- 1. Employees bring family members - fun for all ages. 2. Excellent for team building. 3. Great morale builder. 4. Strengthens Company’s Culture. 5. Keeps employees refreshed and engaged. 6. Allows Management to show appreciation for employees. 7. There is fun and sports for everyone. 8. Who does not like ‘Cookout’ foods such as Barbeque, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, etc. 9. Make and create relax environment for all. It was an important event for employees and all enjoyed at Picnic Party. Big Thank You to AVOLTA - HMS HOST, HUDSON GROUP & DUTY FREE for great success and enjoyment by all employees and family members. GOD BLESS Employer AVOLTA- HMS HOST, HUDSON GROUP & DUTY FREE, All Emlployees and their family members.

Eight is GR8! This week, I celebrated 8 years at Ketchum. I have many years of experience, and I can say categorically, working at Ketchum is the best move I have made in my career to date. I am beyond fortunate to have amazing clients. And, having colleagues that feel like family members makes coming to work everyday a pleasure. As I reflect on 8 years, here are 3 things that I’ve learned and/or taught during my journey: 1. When everyone feels comfortable being their authentic selves at work, magic happens. It unlocks unrestrained, creative thinking, unparalleled collaboration, and shared experiences that are like rocket fuel for success. This is Ketchum’s secret sauce. And it makes us unstoppable. 2. We have each other’s backs. Period. Full stop. The ups and downs of life and work can take a toll. But when you know you’ve got people in your corner, it refills the tank, and it leaves every team member feeling like they can conquer the world for each other - and for their clients. 3. Empathy, intelligence and progress: Ketchum has all three in spades. Empathy I’ve talked about. Intelligence? No other agency can match our data driven approach. Progress? We never stop reimagining, reinventing and innovating. Here’s to the next GR8. Thanks to my clients and colleagues all over the world. 🙏🏼💪🏼

I seldom end a workday without asking myself about the contributions that I made during the day. I learned a long time ago that doing the best job we possibly can doesn't stop with simply performing our job description. Positive contributions come in all shapes and sizes, but the best ones make a material difference to the overall success of the organization that we are a part of. Some simple questions I ask myself: 1) Did I impact the bottom line 2) Did I boost team morale 4) Was I a Brand Ambassador It is easy to go through the motions each day, but when we narrow all our busyness down to these three areas, then we truly discover what kind of impact we are making. Remember, it is not about the contribution at the beginning or end of the year… but what kind of contribution we are making day in and day out. BICO Drilling Tools SLB ExxonMobil Chevron Shell bp ConocoPhillips Boeing United Airlines Delta Air Lines Apple Microsoft Amazon Walmart Citi JPMorgan Chase & Co. CSX FedEx UPS Tyson Food Company Nabisco The Coca-Cola Company PepsiCo Dow Procter & Gamble GE General Dynamics General Motors General Mills Starbucks Lowe's Companies, Inc. The Home Depot Kroger Berkshire Kellogg Company AT&T Oceaneering CVS Pharmacy

This applies to life in general.