Food Magazine June 2015 | Page 89

LATIN AMERICA
Staff Management Cargill ’ s staff management has proven to be a success in Central America . Employees in every level are subject to talent detection and constant skill testing , including “ nine box grid ” evaluations , in order to be placed in the best position possible for them to work with the best attitude ; even career plans within the company are individually designed for each kind of worker , avoiding a high turnover rate .
The Great Place to Work evaluations for Cargill in Central America favor Nicaragua and Honduras , ranking 2nd and 4th , respectively , since these two countries have been the ones in which Cargill has had more longevity in the area ; but Cargill companies in Costa Rica and Guatemala will surely make these rounds in the near future .
“ We have individual development programs at every level within the organization to provide a high engagement rate with employees ,” the executive pointed out .

“ There are plans for the next five years and mutual trust between Cargill and local governments to work together toward the development of Central America ”

– Xavier Vargas , President , Cargill Central America
Social Responsibility : Efforts Toward Surrounding Communities Cargill ’ s efforts to improve each of its surrounding communities start with their own , by providing constant incentives to hired staff : subsidy for long commutes to workplaces , seminars on safety measures , and similar programs . Also the company takes as its own responsibility the continuous development of current sorghum
The committed staff at Cargill
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