ORGANICALLY GROWN COMPANY 2021 BENEFIT REPORT
COWORKERS Living our values starts with taking care of each other.
LIVING WAGE In 2021, we invested heavily in our compensation strategy. In particular, we focused on driver pay and living wage, investing time and resources into assessing market data, updating pay groups, and revamping compensation plans. We updated our driver pay program, with wage increases for all drivers. The program recognizes the incredible tenure that many of our drivers have with OGC, as well as improves our ability to recruit professional drivers that are committed to leading the industry in safety, dependability and service. The living wage for Portland rose 24% in 2021 to $18.86/hour (it was previously $15.16/hour). Under this new calculation, 78% of our coworkers were earning a living wage by December (for a single earner/household according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator).
The majority of the work to assess pay practices and develop our approach occurred in 2021, with new programs rolled out at the beginning of 2022. We’re proud to say that, as of February 2022, all coworkers now start at a minimum of $17/hour and 89% are earning a living wage. We will continue this important work to support our coworkers with living wages, as well as look for other opportunities to share OGC’s financial success and improve their earnings through career development.
2021 Profit Sharing
In addition to wages, over 20% of the prior year’s net profits were returned to coworkers through profit sharing and wellness stipends.
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