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PEOPLE
Training
PIPESTONE has training requirements for all employees, no matter how many years of experience one
may have. We believe proper training plays a big role in making the workplace successful.
New Hire Requirements
Leadership Development
PIPESTONE hired 741 new employees this year.
All new employees complete an initial new hire
curriculum specific to their department through
an online learning management system. Beyond
online training, new hires receive hands-on training
through our on boarding mentor program for
roughly 30 days of initial employment.
The dedication and hard work from our team members
is recognized through career advancement.
In 2022, 164 employees at PIPESTONE experienced
advancement into a leadership role.
PIPESTONE Emerging Leaders
Skill Development
Continued skill development is provided annually
to team members through online trainingcourses,
employee meetings, and off-site training
opportunities.
Sow farm employees receive a minimum of 36 online
training courses annually focused on animal welfare,
biosecurity, and safety.
In addition to continual training throughout the
year regarding online security and seasonal safety
concerns, staff at the office locations also have
the opportunity to participate in classes such as
beginning and intermediate Excel training and Pig
School, an educational program about the swine
industry provided by Dr. Scott VanderPoel.
Individuals with leadership and management potential are
selected to participate in this program to develop professional skill
sets to prepare them for future advancement opportunities.
PIPESTONE Growth & Advancement
Individuals newly placed in management roles are selected
to participate to reinforce the responsibilities of their position.
This classroom system training consists of topics pertaining to
leadership, production, financials, and human resources.
In 2022, 23 employee at PIPESTONE participated in this program.
New Hire Breakdown
Age
Male 60%
Female 40%
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
% of employees
7%
44%
28%
14%
6%
1%
0%
0%
2023 Goals:
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Online training completion above 95%.
15% of our population in advanced training for leadership positions.
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