A parable for you today:
Once upon a time there was an HR guy, I’ll call him Honathan Juisinga to keep him anonymous.
Upon joining his new organization, Honathan is blessed with a role that fits perfectly with his Strengths. He is passionate about working to improve the culture for every employee. He partners up with an amazing team to help coworkers reach their professional goals. For many years, he can’t imagine being more engaged in his work.
Then one day, a desire to expand his role seizes him; he ignores the very good advice he gives to others and he begins to pursue responsibility outside of his areas of strength. Why would he do such a thing? Maybe because he thinks he should show he is ambitious, or because others encourage him or because the job pays more money. Anyway, he soon accomplishes this goal and is entrusted with responsibilities well outside of his Strengths.
It’s not long before Honathan’s struggles emerge. Team members are distanced, customers are disappointed and his effectiveness declines. Attempts to delegate responsibility to make up for weaknesses are well intended, but fail. He gets some good stuff done with a lot of extra work, but others could have done the job faster and better. He misses working with his Strengths, but ineffectiveness in his areas of weakness demands too much time. He brings frustration home to his family instead of the fulfillment that made him a better husband and dad.
Finally, his leaders have had enough and they split the department he is leading in half. Weakness areas are replaced with opportunities to redeem himself, but Honathan doesn’t take the change well. He’s humiliated and disappointed at his failure and the last dregs of his engagement are torn away. In shock, he stops pushing for change and decides to play it safe. It sucks.
For months he struggles with anger, frustration and fear. Slowly, very slowly, his passion for the people around him again wakes in his heart. Excitement and interest rekindle the light in his eyes. He comes to realize that his experience reinforces how important the organizational cultural goals are. He admits his failure to his bosses, shocked that he’s been disengaged for just one year; it seemed longer than the many years he spent engaged. They encourage him to get back to where he started and then go further.
So now he’s back; engaged and in full pursuit of a culture of Strengths-based Servant Leadership. He’s in the right job for now, but will keep an eye open for opportunities to add value where it makes sense and he wants the same for you! If you can’t say you’re fully engaged please contact me, err, him. If not him, find someone! Talk to your supervisor, the HR department (either Organizational Development or Employee Services) or anyone you trust to support your efforts. You deserve nothing less than fully engaging your talents in your work and creating results for an organization that trusts you, values your contributions and wants the best for you and your family.
This week PALS (who supplies a variety of ag equipment, animal medications and feed, plus ag construction services) attended the Willmar AG show located at the Willmar Civic Center.
HR/Employee Services
The Human Resources/Employee Services Team specializes in benefits and payroll, compliance and policy, employee relations, ag-recruiting, legal compliance, and company & employee overall well-being. We are located on the first floor of Life-Science Innovations on the MinnWest campus at 1800 Technology Drive. We look forward to working with you!
Please message us via email at employee.services@life-scienceinnovations.com or give us a call at
320.222.9515 or 888.320.9750 extension 2515
Recruiting Corner
Hello from Michelle Falling, MN Affiliates Recruiting Specialist
The Recruiting Department hasn’t slowed down! We have, however, filled several open positions this week including some positions that have been open for some time. I’m so excited to have some great people entering our organization! Be sure to welcome the newbies. It’s so important to make them feel welcome and connected.
Reminder: You DON’T have to wait to see what is available until this update goes out. I try to keep our website’s Employment Page up to date as soon as humanly possible. Please feel free to share this link with anyone you think might be a good fit for the organization at any time. Message me with any questions any time at michelle.falling@life-scienceinnovations.com | or just give me a call at O: (320) 222-9790 M: (320) 441-8596. Thanks for trusting me to help you through the recruitment process!
Openings
Current status of all organizational openings.
Welcome New Employees
Carli Johnson
Shipping & Receiving
Nicholas Kassel
Farm Maintenance
Employee Announcements
Congratulations to Randy and Michelle Rohloff on the birth of their daughter Theta Aletha Rohloff. Theta was born March 3rd @ 11:45am, weighs 5 lbs. 12 oz and is 19 inches long. Randy works in the NTE engineering building as the Research & Strategic Manager.
Turkey Recipes & Tips!
Who says you must have corned beef to enjoy a sandwich with swiss cheese, Sauerkraut and Russian/Thousand Island dressing? Next time you make a Reuben try this recipe using turkey!
Turkey Reubens
If you have any turkey recipes or tips you’d like to share please send them over and we’ll include them in an upcoming update!
Employee Count
As of 3/13/15 we have 1,667 employees
