re:Work with Google's video: Jack DePeters of Wegmans and Google s Laszlo Bock

Laszlo Bock had a conversation with Jack DePeters, Senior Vice President of Store Operations at Wegmans, about some of the secrets to their success. Wegmans has been rated as one of the top workplaces for years and has been in the top ten for the last eight years. As a grocery chain, Wegmans proves that you don’t need the large profit margins of many tech companies to treat your employees well and create a great place to work. DePeters explained that they are a values-based company, which means their values influence everything they do and informs what they measure and reward. At Wegmans, they know that employee retention and development drive the company – so they invest heavily in their people. DePeters explained that each time they open a new store, they put two million dollars into employee training before the doors open. They have also done a lot of work to improve worker safety and wellness, working to become one of the healthiest workplaces. Wegmans empowers employees with decision-making, recognizing that trust and investment in their employees is the foundation of their success.