Sponsored — People First: A Spotlight on Social Responsibility

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February 23 – March 16, 2021



Presented by The Packer and Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), People First is a spotlight on social responsibility in fresh produce with several weeks of focused content published and promoted across all The Packer platforms. Headlining the program will be a free, four-part webinar series that will feature interviews with changemakers in the field and cover topics including social compliance, worker voice, recruitment, and The Ethical Charter for Responsible Labor Practices.


Intro to the Ethical Charter Ethical Character

The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is proud to present a multi-stakeholder perspective on the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices. This free webinar will present the value of the Ethical Charter with a special focus on how it contributes to business success in both labor practices and revenue. Available resources to assess compliance will also be shared. 


Speakers: Peter O'Driscoll, Executive Director - EFI.
Anabella de Freeman, Sr. Manager, Sustainability Strategic Initiatives Produce - Walmart.
Ed Treacy is Vice President, Supply Chain Efficiencies, Produce Marketing Association (PMA).
 

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Myths & Realities of Social Compliance Social Compliance

The road to achieving a social compliance certification can be a bumpy one. That’s why the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is presenting a free webinar called Myths and Realities of Social Compliance. This frank discussion among decision makers in agricultural operations will offer strategies and advice on how to implement social compliance as an investment, not a cost.


Speakers: Karla Cook, Certification Manager - EFI. 
Amalia Lommel, Director of Social Responsibility - Good Farms.
 

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Integrating Worker Voice  Integrating Workers Voices
Responsible labor practices require the active inclusion of worker voices. From harvesters to food safety personnel to management, collaboration is critical to creating safe and dignified workplaces. Industry leader NatureSweet joins EFI in sharing innovative approaches to integrating worker voices and the very real rewards of doing so. 

Speakers: Gretta Siebentritt, Director of Workforce Development - EFI.
Pamela Aceves, HRBP Director for F&A & IT - Global, NatureSweet.
 

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Responsible Recruitment EFI 3
Join leaders in fresh produce who will share advice on how a “people first” approach is critical to success, and recruitment is the first step in that process. Industry expert CIERTO teams up with EFI for a deep dive into responsible recruitment, focusing on how a farming operation can go beyond minimizing its risks and create a labor pool of qualified professionals.

Speakers: Kenton Harmer, Managing Director -EFI. 
Norma Encinas, H2A Program Director - CIERTO.
 

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