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Work Your Way: Land O'Lakes Flexes Schedule Power
12 Jul
Summary
- Employees choose work times, fitting jobs around personal lives.
- Flex roles see 25% more views and applications than traditional ones.
- Reverse mentoring bridges generational gaps with junior-led insights.
In an initiative launched in early 2022, Land O'Lakes is reshaping traditional work structures by offering employees significant control over their schedules. This program allows participants, primarily in operations and supply chain roles, to propose work times that fit their personal lives. This innovative approach has boosted applications by 25% and reduced turnover by 12 points compared to traditional roles, significantly aiding the company in addressing labor shortages.
The company's commitment to work-life balance extends beyond flexible scheduling. Land O'Lakes also offers a hybrid model at its Minnesota headquarters, along with paid caregiver and emergency leave, and phased retirement plans. To further enhance employee experience, a reverse mentorship program, initiated in 2022, pairs junior employees with senior leaders. This program fosters cross-generational understanding and professional development for all involved participants.
