Level Up Welcomes New Trainees

In December 2017 CB Group’s first formal Management Trainee programme, Level Up, was launched, and is designed to nurture CBG’s management pool of the future.

Fast-forward to 2.5 years later, Level Up has seen growth with 3 graduates who are now in managerial roles, and 26 others who transitioned to the next level of their development. Fourteen new entrants have been accepted, selected based on recommendations by the company’s Leadership Team and endorsed by the Level Up Selection Committee. Criteria for selection are:

Leadership potential Team commitment Alignment with CBG’s core values Job performance Level Up Transitions

Shaunte Blair Anthony Brown Ramiel Campbell Joelle Lodenquai Brandon Patterson Dwayne Gordon-White Fitzgerald Keyes Rickardo Mellis

Trecia Bryan Andre Reid Rosemarie Anderson Kimberly Brown Marlon Graham Laurice Griffiths Marvin Messam Trudi-Ann Muir Keneshia Edwards-Henry Marla Ottar Christopher Parkes Kaydia Rowe Tushane Taylor Brian Turner Opal Wellington Kristoffer Williams

Shannon Haldane

Nicole Hall

Yanique Henry

Patrine Parks-Fendison

Patrick Reid

Andrew Stafford

Alicia Williams

Leticia Williams

Level Up enters a new phase with the temporary reassignment to Shannon HaldaneJones, Talent Development Manager who is now the Acting Programme Director. The previous Director, Daren Allwood, has graciously moved to carry out critical functions with the Lookahead Group, CBG’s newest sister company responsible for Benchmark QMS, Alter Eco and Outpost Republic. The Level Up team surprised Daren with a personal “Thank You” gift for the incomparable contribution he has made to their lives and to the programme thus far.

Fleet Monitor, Security & Compliance Dept. [Tenure 3 Yrs.] LEVEL 1

How did you feel about being selected? I felt elated to be a part of a group that has the potential to lead to greater growth and development both personally and professionally.

What are you most looking forward to being in the programme? I’m looking forward to garnering new skill sets and being a wellrounded individual while adding value to the organization.

Production Supervisor [Tenure 4 Yrs.] LEVEL 1

What do you enjoy the most about your job? The people! From my department family to production staff, the daily interactions and the unexpected twists in production, there is truly never a dull day at Arnold Road.

How did you feel about being selected? I felt very honoured and of course ecstatic to be selected. To know that I am being seen as someone with great potential by a selection board is a very humbling experience.

Customer Care Coordinator [Tenure 3 Yrs.] LEVEL 1

What do you enjoy the most about your job? The most enjoyable part of my job is knowing that each time I speak with a customer whether it’s taking an order, solving an issue they have or locating their goods on the road, I was able to make a difference for that individual.

What are you most looking forward to being in the Programme? I’m really looking forward to the workshops and book clubs.

Marketing Coordinator [Tenure 2 Yrs.] LEVEL 1

What do you enjoy the most about your job? I know so much about animal welfare and livestock production and I’ve never raised a chicken or goat in my life! I enjoy working with the Livestock Support team and meeting our local farmers. I could be a Vet one day, who knows.

How did you feel about being selected? I feel like the late nights, crazy ideas and hard work didn’t go unnoticed. It’s good to know that others see potential in me and my ability to lead change.

Shipping Supervisor [Tenure 3 yrs.] LEVEL 1

Is there any other role that you have occupied while at CBG? I started with THC initially, then was promoted to a Shipping Foreman.

What are you most looking forward to being in the programme? Personal Growth – I would say I’m a very shy individual always staying behind the scenes and letting others take the glory. I’m not a fan of public speaking but hearing the testimonies of past individuals who were like me I am looking forward to building myself personally.

Production Supervisor [Tenure 5 Yrs.] LEVEL 1

Is there any other role that you have occupied while at CBG? QA Technician - Lucea

What do you enjoy the most about your job? Brainstorming ideas for new products, and developing products to make the company profitable, while providing exceptional customer service; simply making a difference.

Accounts Payable Clerk [Tenure 2 Yrs.] LEVEL 2

What do you enjoy the most about your job? Satisfying our customers and fellow co-workers. I work in a very demanding department where settling our obligations to our suppliers is crucial. When I’m able to help an irate customer who in turn shows me gratitude, I absolutely love that!!

How did you feel about being selected? It was an absolute honour to be selected as one of the Level Up members. It’s rewarding to know that my fellow co-workers and managers are pleased with my work and that they value my contributions enough to invest in me by selecting me for this tremendous program.

Assistant Brand Manager [Tenure 2 Yrs.] LEVEL 2

What do you enjoy the most about your job? I love how dynamic the marketing team is. The creative freedom to brainstorm and bring concepts to life is exciting. Also, the opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life and make a memorable impression is priceless.

What are you most looking forward to being in the programme? I am looking forward to mentorship and the practical workshops that are geared towards professional growth.

Business & Technology Lead– Service Delivery [Tenure 2 Yrs.] LEVEL 2

Is there any other role that you have occupied while at CBG? ā Network Coordinator – Group Office ā Business &

Technology

Coordinator –

Service Delivery -

Group Office

How did you feel about being selected? It felt truly awesome being selected. In the back of my mind, I was like, YAN! someone actually thinks you have the potential to be leader, WOW…and that to me was so rewarding.

Assistant Manager-Sales Accounting [Tenure 10 Yrs.] LEVEL 2

Is there any other role that you have occupied while at CBG? ā Cashier – Freetown ā Billing Clerk -

Freetown ā Sales Accounting

Supervisor –

Freetown ā Sales Accounting

Supervisor –

Newport Mills

What do you enjoy the most about your job? What I enjoy the most is knowing we had a good sales day, helping customers, interacting with the unique and vivacious personalities at NPM, more specifically the Accounts team, and just encouraging team members to achieve their highest potential.

Team Lead- Applications [Tenure 1 Yr.] LEVEL 2

What do you enjoy the most about your job? I enjoy learning more about the wider business operations and how it all comes together through technology and the efforts of dedicated team members.

How did you feel about being selected? I felt honoured especially given that I haven’t been here that long. To be considered for this program means I must be doing something right!

Team Lead Network [Tenure 3 Yrs.] LEVEL 2

Is there any other role that you have occupied while at CBG? ā Network Coordinator – Group Office ā Business &

Technology

Coordinator-Risk &

Compliance – Group

Office ā Team Lead-Network – Group Office

What do you enjoy the most about your job? The primary feel good factors for me about working at the CB Group are problem solving, and being a meaningful cog in a wheel that’s working overtime to build Jamaica.

People & Culture Coordinator [Tenure 7 Yrs.] LEVEL 2

Is there any other role that you have occupied while at CB? ā Recruitment &

Development

Coordinator – Group

Office ā Talent Development

Coordinator – Group

Office ā Culture Coordinator – Arnold Road

What are you most looking forward to being in the programme? I am looking forward to the various interactions, the personalities and the challenges that will arise and inspire. Additionally, I look forward to gaining invaluable knowledge and most of all growth, both personally and professionally. Thank you for the opportunity.

Farm Supervisor [Tenure 2 Yrs.] LEVEL 2

What do you enjoy the most about your job? I am pleased to know that I am contributing to Jamaica’s food security and what makes it even greater is that our food is 100% safe.

How did you feel about being selected? I felt honored to be selected to be a part of a group that is regarded as the future leaders of the company. I have the privilege of working alongside some awesome persons within the CB Group and it feels great for others to see in me what I have seen in my colleagues. It is also a testament to the company recognizing the work and character of the employees.

The Talent Development team has created a Rewards & Recognition Programme which highlights extraordinary people within the Group, while sharing significant moments in each other’s lives. You may be familiar with some rewards, while others are pretty new. We want to give you something extra special to look forward to throughout the entire year to show how much we care.

Introducing to you the programmes, timeframe and reward options that you can anticipate receiving:

Check out the 2020 winners so far!

Reward Programme G.E.M (January) Category Top Volunteer

Performance 3.0 (January 2020 Cycle) Performance 3.0 (January 2020 Cycle) Performance 3.0 (January 2020 Cycle) Cheers for Peers

Moments That Matter Top Performer

Best Leader - Manager

Best Leader -Supervisor

Showing Core Values

Birthdays Recipient Vandana Reid

Roxanne Edwards-Isaacs

Winston Thomas

Tracey-Ann Taylor-Noyan

Keshena James & Mario Brown

All Birthdays from January - July

Reward Jencare Day Spa Gift Certificate - $5,000.00 Fontana Gift Certificate - $10,000.00 Fontana Gift Certificate - $10,000.00 Fontana Gift Certificate - $10,000.00 Fontana Gift Certificate - $1,000.00 Mega Mart Gift Certificates Fontana Gift Certificates Movie Tickets Liquor -Wines & Rum Cream

Here’s your chance to join our group of category winners for the rest of the year:

Performance 3.0 – September To qualify, ensure to complete your Performance 360 review before the August 6th deadline.

Engage Me – September & November Independent engagement surveys will be substituted with PULSE SURVEYS for this period. So a slight change, but great rewards ahead.

Hero’s Award – October Recognize the HERO at your location for their heart of service to others.

G.E.M – December With the recent Recover Together initiative, many of you jumped at the chance to give of your time to volunteer. More opportunities will come, so be sure to get involved and add to your miles!

Read on for the complete list of programmes and stay tuned for more rewards and recognition! Timeframe: ā 360 Review: January & July ā Reward Issued : March & September

This reward is directly linked to your participation in engagement surveys. The programme was launched in 2019 and saw the Field Department receiving the first reward of its kind.

Reward Categories ā Top Engagement Score ý Most engaged location ý Most engaged department ā Most Improved Location ý Engagement project completed ý Largest increase in overall score ā Category Winner ý Highest score in pre-selected category

Timeframe: ā · Survey: June ā · Result Analysis : August ā · Reward Issued : September – October Moments That Matter We want to share those special occasions in your life with you: G.E.M – Going the Extra Mile At the heart of CBG’s WHY of making a difference in Jamaica Categories: by putting people first, is the act of volunteering. There are many opportunities for you to give of your time, and, in giving Birthdays Graduations Marriage back you now have the chance to receive. Condolences Babies Work Anniversaries Reward Category Cheers for Peers & Get Spotted ā Most times volunteered Nothing feels better than the gift of feeling recognized and ā Volunteer must be external to the department with these peer recognition programmes, you can be both the giver and the receiver of recognition, with rewards on both ends. A tool for this programme is currently being piloted in two departments but will expand to the rest of the Group soon. Track Your Miles Go directly to the “Extra Miler” table in BambooHR to see the events you’ve volunteered for! Cheers for Peers Reward Category Demonstrating any of CBG’s core values Timeframe ā Eligibility : January – December ā Analysis : December Get Spotted Reward Category ā Rewarded : January Showing CBG Culture An added bonus in this category is: Performance 3.0 This reward is directly linked to Performance 360 and other performance management tools by which any of the following 5 categories can be acknowledged: Hero’s Award In serving the fellow citizens of Jamaica, this award gives recognition to those who live the mantra “Service before self!” all to make a difference for Jamaica. Team members can Reward Category nominate persons at their location who they know have made ā Top Performer a significant impact within their community or the wider island. ā Best Leader – Supervisor / Manager Listen out for more details! ā ā ā First department to complete the reviews First team to submit action plans after the reviews Best performance in specific areas Keep doing great work and living out the company’s values! 19

J uly 2020 Fi D i Peo ple CB eZine 101 Agro-Industry

As young children we’ve been fed a certain image of what a farm looks like, with chickens roaming around and cows munching out in green fields, and happily feeding grains to goats.

The truth is, this isn’t the case majority of the time. The uncomfortable truth is that with global food production increasing and consumption sky high, particularly in wealthy countries, ‘intensive’ farming in both crops and meats has created significant pollution, dangerous greenhouse gases, deforestation, soil degradation and climate change. For instance, the erosion of topsoil is one result of unsustainable agriculture, and this crucial part of the earth is set to disappear in under a century. Of the topsoil left, nearly all of it is polluted, devoid of nutrients.

In short, this type of farming is not sustainable

In such a quickly changing world, can anything be sustainable? What do we want to sustain? How can we implement such a vague goal?

The word sustain means to keep in existence or maintain and implies long-term support or permanence. As it pertains to agriculture, sustainable describes farming systems that are capable of maintaining their productivity and usefulness to society indefinitely. Such systems must be resourceconserving, socially supportive, commercially competitive, and environmentally sound.

So why sustainable? The sustainable model seeks to: ā

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ā Produce sufficient human food, feed, fiber, and fuel to meet the needs of rising population Make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls Sustain the economic viability of agriculture systems Increase profitable farm income