Raley’s Companies has taken a significant step in nurturing a future-ready workforce within its Bashas’ supermarket chain with the launch of an advanced leadership training program. This skill development initiative has borne fruit, with promotions awarded to 14 of the 22 participants in the Store Team Leader program, many of whom have climbed the ladder from entry-level positions. These advancements are particularly noteworthy as they often represent significant milestones for first-generation Americans.
The Impact Report from Raley’s boasts over 1,100 associates’ completion of one or more leadership training sessions, with an investment of $475,000 between 2022 and 2023. Each program, designed in-house, aspires to hone managerial skills and foster career advancement. This bespeaks Raley’s steadfast commitment, post-acquisition, to infuse the Bashas’ family with growth and opportunity, allowing the company to thrive with a competent and confident staff at its core.
Investing in People and Careers
Beyond cultivating leaders, Raley’s is staunch in its pursuit of providing educational avenues for its workforce. Their offerings include specialized certifications tailored to the food industry and retail management disciplines. They have crafted these learning pathways to pivot employees toward maturation in their field, contributing positively to the overall functionality and efficacy of the company.
The leadership training programs are more than just business strategy; they underscore Raley’s overarching philosophy to invest earnestly in its people. By equipping employees with the knowledge and capabilities to ascend within the company, Raley’s is charting a course for not just individual success but also for reinforcing the pillars of a robust company culture built on the premise of growth and learning.
Strengthening Community Ties
Raley’s involvement extends far beyond the confines of its stores and into the heart of community life and philanthropy. The expansion of the Holiday Hope Drive to support local food banks is a testament to their charitable nature, as is Bashas’ continued alliance with the Salvation Army, which sees the distribution of holiday gifts to children experiencing financial hardship.
The Impact Report reveals that together, Raley’s has funneled over $11.5 million into the fight against hunger, underlining their integral role in the community. Additionally, their efforts around recycling and food rescue drives exhibit concrete steps in their journey toward sustainability and social responsibility. These endeavors reflect Raley’s broader vision to not only lead in the business domain but also to serve and uplift the communities that house their operations, thereby forging a legacy of service and stewardship.
