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Employee Engagement Update: Focusing on Accountability

Written by GracoRoberts | Jun 25, 2025 4:49:57 PM

Accountability remains a key priority for the GracoRoberts family in 2025. This is a quick update on what’s coming up in the months ahead.

Employee Engagement Pulse Surveys

It’s been nine months since our last All-Company Survey and a lot has happened – including:

  • Introduction of Simplify to Win
  • Launched new/updated systems and continued process enhancements
  • Addressed management/people issues brought to light from the survey
  • Added more people in specific areas
  • Launched our new performance review process

To check-in on how these changes are working, during July and August you will receive one or more short “pulse” surveys. These will include around 10 quick questions designed to gauge whether things have improved in your area and across the business. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’re eager to hear your thoughts. Are we making the right changes? Are we living up to our goal of creating a fulfilling work environment? Please keep an eye out for the survey invitations in July and August and let your voice be heard!

Communication Guidelines

Earlier this year, our Accountability Focus Groups talked about the need to have clearer expectations on internal communication. In response, a set of communication guidelines are being designed to help us all connect more effectively and respectfully. These guidelines will officially launch in August across the GracoRoberts family of brands.

 

How each of us communicates reflects our personal brand. Being responsive, clear, and considerate helps build strong professional relationships and trust across the business, and aligns with our value of Communicate: to share information with transparency and frequency.

Training

The Accountability Focus Groups also shared feedback on the need for consistent management practices across all locations. Starting in July, training sessions for different topics will launch starting with how to have Effective 1:1 Meetings.

Supporting our people with the right tools and training is essential to our growth and success.

Upcoming training sessions:

  • August: Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
  • September: Role of the Manager
  • October: How to provide feedback and show appreciation
  • November/December: Delivering performance reviews

Together, we’re building a culture where accountability, communication, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you for your continued engagement and commitment, your voice and actions are shaping a stronger future for us all.