Support a diverse workforce, ensuring a safe workplace.
More than 587,000 people work in the U.S. meat and poultry industry. The industry has long been a starting point for new Americans. In the early 20th century in the U.S., many foreign born workers hailed from Europe. Today, U.S. companies employ people born in many other countries and continents, including Africa, Asia, Mexico and Central and South America.
High starting wages have allowed new Americans the ability to earn a living wage with good benefits while enriching local communities and the nation at large.
Meat Institute member companies ensure safety and opportunity for their diverse workforce in strong communities.
Frontline Succession
Frontline succession is a business imperative, with direct implications for food safety, operational performance, revenue, margin, and workforce stability. Working with the Meat Institute’s Workforce Experience Committee, Workforge wrote a report on front-line succession challenges and developed practical tools to assess their current state and identify opportunities to strengthen front-line career pathways and succession readiness.
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