The Fruit of Your Labor podcast serves the employees of KeHE Distributors, one of the largest and most respected fresh, natural & organic and specialty food distributors in the nation. We narrate the amazing stories of how KeHE employees are impacting the world through service while also providing exciting news and KeHE culture.
Episodes
Friday Aug 23, 2024
S5 E4 - ESOP Overview & New ESOP Share Price
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
In today’s episode, we sit down with Chris Mason to reveal the new ESOP share price and contribution percentage, discuss what this means for you, and provide an in-depth look at how KeHE’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan operates. This is an exciting episode that you won’t want to miss!
Monday Jul 01, 2024
S5 E3 - New Warehouse Technology and Automation
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Our KeHE warehouses have acquired some amazing new technologies and automation abilities that will take our processes to the next level. Listen to the episode to hear about how these new technologies are boosting success for our customers and suppliers, while also significantly enhancing the experience for our internal employees.
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
S5 E2 - KeHE Life Coaching
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Last July, KeHE began piloting a Life Coaching program for our employees, and since then, it has significantly expanded. This program enables employees to become the best versions of themselves by developing a plan to help them achieve their personal goals. In this episode, we sat down with Rebecca Salhab, Senior Director of Employee Experience, and Les Rodriguez, one of the certified Dream Managers, to learn more about the program.
Tuesday May 07, 2024
S5 E1 - The History of KeHE Cares Outreach
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Barnholt, Chairman of KeHE’s Board of Directors, and Randy Shaw, the retired Director of KeHE Cares Outreach, to learn about the history of KeHE Cares Outreach. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! You can learn more about KeHE Cares at www.kehecares.org.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
S4 E12 - The KeHE Leadership Academy
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
The KeHE Leadership Academy is one of the main pillars of the KeHE Cares® Foundation. Its mission is to guide leaders and organizations on a journey of cultural renewal. Join us as we sit down with Paul Reichert, Director of the KeHE Leadership Academy, to uncover more about its mission and impact.
If you would like to learn more about the KeHE Leadership Academy, you can visit https://www.kehecares.org/KeHE-Leadership-Academy.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
S4 E11 - Combatting Poverty with Talanton
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Talanton is one of our KeHE Cares® partners that invests in growing businesses in developing countries to create jobs for people living in poverty. We had the privilege of interviewing David Simms, the managing partner and founder of Talanton, to learn more about their mission. You can visit their website at https://www.talantonllc.com.
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
S4 E10 - The Employee Store in Romeoville
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
A few months ago, KeHE’s distribution center in Romeoville, Illinois, began piloting an employee store as a way to give back to employees by offering great products at affordable prices. We sat down with Mike Kimery and Jackie Olney, two employees who spearheaded the opening of the store, to learn more about the store and how it's helping KeHE cut down on food waste.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
S4 E9 - Hope is Alive at Naomi’s House
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To bring awareness to this widespread issue, we sat down with Simone Halpin – Co-founder and Executive Director of Naomi’s House in Wheaton, Illinois – to hear about her organization and how it is helping countless women work through the trauma of their past and build a healthy future on their own terms.
To learn more about Naomi’s House, you can visit https://www.naomishouse.org/.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
S4 E8 - Impact Investing in East Africa
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Have you ever heard the term “Impact Investing” but weren't sure what it was? If so, you’re in luck! Today's episode is divided into two parts. First, the President of the KeHE Cares Foundation, Rusty Bland, will explain what Impact Investing at KeHE means. Then, we will hear from two representatives from Pureflow, a beneficiary of KeHE's Impact Fund, to learn about their incredible lease-to-own motorcycle program in East Africa.
You can learn more about Pureflow by visiting their website, www.pureflowboda.com.