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Ania Jakubowski Named Avon GM of Poland

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Avon Products, Inc. recently announced that Ania Jakubowski has been appointed general manager of Poland, effective April 23.

Jakubowski brings over 20 years of experience from global businesses in established and emerging markets across Europe, North America and Africa. She joins Avon from Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits, where she held the role of general manager for Poland and the Baltic states. She is also a member of the Supervisory Board for Bank Millennium SA, Poland and vice president and management board member for the International Advertising Association (IAA) in Poland.

“We are delighted to welcome a leader of Ania’s calibre to the team,” said Angela Cretu, global vice president, Central Europe (CE). “Poland is a key market. Avon is the second beauty brand in terms of awareness and third biggest beauty manufacturer in the country. With Ania’s breadth of experience in general management and commitment to developing and supporting strong teams, we look forward to driving growth across Central Europe.”

Jakubowski will report to Cretu and will join the CE Leadership Team.

Inaugural Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles Set for June 2

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Herbalife Nutrition will hold its inaugural Herbalife24 Triathlon in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 2.

The race—which includes a 1,500-meter swim, a 40k-bike course and 10k-run through the heart of Los Angeles—will begin at the iconic Venice Beach and conclude at the famed L.A. Live outdoor venue. Three other events will also be held: International Aquabike race (1,500-meter swim and 40k-bike course), Sprint Triathlon (750-meter swim, 14k-bike course and 5k-run) and Herbalife24 DTLA5k-run/walk.

Los Angeles is home to Herbalife Nutrition headquarters. The event will benefit the community through the company’s partnership with the Union Rescue Mission (URM), the largest mission in the U.S. and the official charity partner of the triathlon. Event participants and sponsors will be involved in fundraising to support URM’s ongoing mission to provide homeless men, women and children with much-needed food and shelter as well as education, medical, dental, counseling and long-term recovery programs.

Yesterday, Herbalife announced an addition to its Herbalife24® sports nutrition line: Rebuild Strength Vanilla Ice Cream flavor. The new flavor will be made available to all competitors at the Herbalife24 Triathlon. The company will also launch a limited edition Rebuild Strength Strawberry Shortcake flavor in June.

“Rebuild Strength is the flagship recovery product in our Herbalife24 line, and we are extremely excited to give consumers more choices by adding new flavor offerings,” said Dana Ryan, Ph.D., Director, Sports Performance and Education, Herbalife Nutrition. “With our tri-core blend of protein, combined with high quality carbohydrates, it’s a quick and effective way to meet the immediate and long-term needs of both professional athletes and weekend warriors.”

Isagenix Legacy Foundation Raises CA$200,000 for Canadian Non-Profits

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Isagenix International independent distributors and customers in Canada helped the Isagenix Legacy Foundation raise CA$200,000 in 48 hours to support non-profits in Canada.

The pledges followed a call for donations onstage April 5 at the Isagenix Canada Celebration 2019 event in Ottawa, Ontario. One hundred percent of the donations will fund grants to Canada-based nonprofit organizations that further the foundation’s mission to provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, and aid for those affected by natural disasters.

“Our Isagenix family shares the company’s passion for giving back, so I was not surprised to see our customers and independent distributors in Canada embrace the foundation,” said Isagenix Chief Executive Officer Travis Ogden. “We’re grateful for their generous and enthusiastic support, which will help us partner with nonprofits to make a tremendous difference in communities across Canada and around the world.”

The Isagenix Legacy Foundation expects to begin accepting grant applications from Canada-based nonprofits later this year. The first grants will be awarded in 2020. To ensure the grants—and all donations—have maximum impact, Isagenix is covering 100 percent of the foundation’s administrative costs.

Established in 2019 in Canada, the Isagenix Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to create sustainable impact globally through charitable contributions focused on healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all and aid for those affected by natural disasters. The company’s commitment to contribution in Canada includes:

  • In 2018, the retail value of product donations to Canada food banks totaled CA$1.4 million.
  • Isagenix supported victims of the Fort McMurray wildfire in Alberta in 2016 and the British Columbia wildfires in 2017 with monetary and product donations as well as product coupons.

In addition, since 2012, Isagenix and its customers, independent distributors, and associates have raised over US$10 million in 12 countries for Make-A-Wish®, helping the nonprofit grant over 1,000 wishes.

4Life Announces New Vice Presidents

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4Life Research announced that Deborah Dixon has been named vice president of Marketing Communications and Erik Patterson vice president of North America.

Dixon’s background includes field training, business builder relationships, translation and interpretation, marketing, and cultural diversity and awareness. She began at 4Life as project manager in 2002 and has held positions as vice president of International Product Registration, director of Regulatory Affairs vice president of Field Development for Spanish Markets.

“Deborah’s connection with our distributors, creative communication strategies and strong work ethic are a few of the many great attributes that make her the perfect fit for this new and critical role at 4Life,” said Senior Vice President of Marketing Brian Gill.

Patterson came to 4Life in July 2018 as director of Southeast Asia. He has more than 25 years of experience in direct sales and international marketing. In his new role, his geographical responsibilities will include the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.

“Erik is passionate, humble and well-versed in a variety of areas,” said 4Life President and CEO Danny Lee. “His leadership skills and accessibility will prove invaluable as he takes responsibility over our largest markets. This is an exciting time to share the 4Life opportunity as envisioned by David and Bianca Lisonbee more than 20 years ago.”

Bob Hipple Named ByDesign Technologies VP of Sales

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ByDesign Technologies, a leading provider of software for the direct selling industry, recently announced that Bob Hipple has joined the company as vice president of Sales.

Hipple brings more than 20 years of sales and leadership experience to ByDesign, including executive positions with direct selling companies. Since 2005, he has been a keynote speaker, author and owner of the direct sales consulting firm Direct Selling Today, where he and his team provided clients with strategic marketing, training, development, sales leadership, compensation plan creation and business management services.

“Having recently completed a full-time, 18-month church mission, I am delighted to be back serving in the direct sales industry,” said Hipple. “I have always been impressed with ByDesign’s rich culture of innovation, exceptional talent and outstanding client support. I am very excited to join ByDesign in their role of leading our industry into a new era of technology for direct selling companies.”

In his new role, Hipple will focus on expanding the adoption of ByDesign’s Freedom Solution in North America. Jerry York will focus on accelerating ByDesign’s international opportunities.

“We’ve been very busy this past year with record sales and the interest in our products has grown exponentially,” said Daryl Wurzbacher, CEO of ByDesign Technologies. “ByDesign is dedicated to meeting these challenges by delivering the platform, the technology, the innovation, the expertise and the support needed to fuel long-term growth for direct selling, MLM and party plan businesses of all sizes.”

AdvoCare Hosts Tennis Clinic; Donates $10,000 to Miami Parks and Recreation

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AdvoCare International recently hosted an after-school tennis clinic with AdvoCare endorser and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) player Cici Bellis at Shenandoah Park in Miami.

The Plano, Texas-based health and wellness company, the official nutrition partner for the premier tennis event, the Miami Open, also donated $10,000 to the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department to help ensure children have a safe and healthy place to be active and exercise.

“We’re truly grateful to AdvoCare for helping introduce our local youth to the lifelong sport of tennis through one of its great young ambassadors, Cici Bellis,” said Lara Hamwey, director of the City of Miami Department of Parks and Recreation. “Our department shares AdvoCare’s commitment to encouraging active play and good health among residents of all ages, and their generous monetary donation will help us to continue that important mission here in the City of Miami.”

Cici Bellis is a ranked WTA player and was named 2017 Newcomer of the Year. Bellis will also be making an appearance at the Miami Open as a part of the AdvoCare team.

“I am beyond excited to work with children from the City of Miami Parks and Recreation after-school program at Shenandoah Park,” said Bellis. “I love the idea that with my help, kids will be able to experience tennis in a fun, interactive way.”

“AdvoCare’s mission is to truly make a difference in people’s health and wellness, including our Foundation’s focused mission to eradicate childhood obesity in the U.S. By involving our endorsers in exciting events like an after-school tennis clinic, it helps us see the real impact healthy activity can have on a community,” said Allison Levy, executive vice president and chief legal officer at AdvoCare.

Mary Kay Inc. to Sponsor 14th Annual Conference on Crimes Against Women

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Mary Kay Inc., a corporate leader in the mission to end domestic violence, announced its sponsorship of the 14th annual Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW). 

Mary Kay Inc., a corporate leader in the mission to end domestic violence, announced its sponsorship of the 14th annual Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW). 

 

Taking place in Dallas from April 8–11, CCAW is a national conference that trains attendees on best practices regarding the identification, investigation and prosecution of all violent crimes against women.

 

“Through the Mary Kay Foundation, Mary Kay is committed to ending domestic violence,” said Julia Simon, chief legal officer and corporate secretary of Mary Kay Inc. “We strive to educate the public on this epidemic and partner with advocates like the CCAW to provide helpful tools and resources to the public.”

 

CCAW offers more than 160 workshops, case presentations and hands-on computer classes that are taught by local and national experts who delve into the complexities of crimes committed against women. The conference provides relevant and creative tools that attendees can immediately utilize in their professions.

 

In addition to sponsoring and supporting the Conference on Crimes Against Women, The Mary Kay Foundation has also focused on the prevention and elimination of domestic violence through programs such as The Mary Kay Foundation shelter grants program, which has provided millions in funding to domestic violence shelters in all 50 states. To date, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Foundation have donated $57 million to shelters and programs addressing domestic violence prevention while raising awareness of the issue.

 

As part of Mary Kay’s ongoing Pink Changing Live initiative, the global beauty company recently shared results from their annual “Truth About Abuse” survey, revealing that the #MeToo movement has likely contributed to young women—and men—feeling more comfortable reporting harassment experiences.

2019 Best Places to Work in Direct Selling – Nu Skin

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“Nu Skin continually pushes the boundaries in our efforts to improve the lives of our employees, helping create a happy, loyal work atmosphere.”—ANDREA CHRISTENSEN OD PROGRAM AND ENGAGEMENT MANAGER

Company / Nu Skin Enterprises
Headquarters / Provo, Utah
Number of Full-Time Employees / More than 1100
Year Founded / 1984

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN DIRECT SELLING?

There is a reason employees refer to themselves as part of the ‘Nu Skin family’. We continually push the boundaries in our efforts to improve the lives of our employees, helping create a happy, loyal work atmosphere where people enjoy spending time and feel needed and appreciated.

IN A RECENT GLOBAL EMPLOYEE SURVEY, THE VAST MAJORITY OF EMPLOYEES CITED NU SKIN’S FORCE FOR GOOD MISSION TO IMPROVE LIVES AND THE COMPANY’S GENEROSITY AS MAJOR FACTORS IN THEIR JOB SATISFACTION.

As a Nu Skin family, we not only work together, but also play together. This is especially apparent in Nu Skin’s over-the-top company events such as a summer party at Lagoon, holiday parties, luncheons and bonuses for local employees who have been with the company 10 or more years. Nu Skin’s generosity helps create a positive work atmosphere where people are dedicated to their work and feel appreciated for it.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTAINING A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT?

We work to create a fun environment and empower employees to do their work. One of our goals is to help Nu Skin employees grow as individuals and be their best selves. We do this by helping them enjoy what they do and by having activities and events throughout the year and creating the work/life balance employees want and need.

One way we create a fun work environment by embracing March Madness. We invite the Utah Jazz Dunk Team to come and perform for our employees and then we play the basketball games on seven of our big screens throughout our building. Employees are invited to come and relax, watch the games, and eat while enjoying March Madness. We also fill out brackets online and offer prizes for the best.

WHAT UNIQUE OR UNUSUAL PERKS DO YOU ALSO OFFER?

For more than 20 years, Nu Skin has promoted a healthy environment for its employees through its Nu Health program. This program rewards employees for healthy lifestyles, tests for risk factors, and offers health counseling, and health insurance premium discounts for those who participate in the Nu Health program. Part time employees can earn additional vacation days by living a healthy lifestyle and tracking exercise hours.

We also offer select employees a chance to attend an employee service trip in Malawi. The group of employees works on projects at the School of Agriculture for Family Independence (SAFI) and
experiences firsthand the impact Nu Skin has had on the families in Malawi.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

Nu Skin cares about employees’ futures. Our commitment to our employees goes beyond their working lives; we have a goal for all of our employees to retire financially stable. We set aside up to an additional 10% of every employee’s annual salary to contribute to their 401k. We also provide financial education and estate planning education and resources for all of our employees.
Nu Skin also often sends employees to conferences for professional development and brings in trainers for a broader group of employees.

HOW DO YOU DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUST BETWEEN ALL LEVELS OF YOUR COMPANY?

Our key is open communication. Once a year, Nu Skin holds a company-wide meeting where employees hear firsthand from the management team. Company executives hold meetings throughout the year where they visit and take questions from employees in various departments. At all times, the management team is very open and available to address any concerns or questions that employees may have.

WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST FUN DAY OF THE YEAR AT YOUR COMPANY? WHY?

There are many fun days at Nu Skin, but I think most employees would say our kick off to March Madness. Trying to get work done during the opening days of the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament can be challenging in many workplaces. At Nu Skin, we embrace it and use it as a way to boost morale and inject added enthusiasm into the workforce. The Utah Jazz Dunk Team comes and puts on two performances in which executives and employees can participate. Nu Skin also provides hotdogs, popcorn and seven large TV screens to watch the all-day hoops action. It’s an effort to keep workers engaged and on campus as much as possible, when they may otherwise be distracted. Employees love it and they look forward to coming to work on those days because of the fun work environment that has been established.

WHAT IS SOMETHING NEW THAT YOU’VE ADDED IN 2019 TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK PLACE?

Last year we adjusted our sick and vacation time policy for full time employees and now offer an unlimited number of days for vacation and sick leave. Employees work directly with their managers and are allowed to take whatever they need in terms of vacation hours during the year. We want to provide the flexibility to our employees to ensure a proper work/life balance.

2019 Best Places to Work in Direct Selling – Team National

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“Our executive team strives to create a positive work environment where our employees can feel confident, comfortable, and valued.”
—SHEENA PROPHETE HR MANAGER
Company / Team National
Headquarters / Davie, Florida
Number of Full-Time Employees / 70
Year Founded / 1997

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR COMPANY CULTURE IN A FEW SENTENCES?

Team National’s culture can be defined as genuine, collaborative and fun. Our executive team strives to create a positive work environment where our employees can feel confident, comfortable, and valued. Their compassion shines on our staff, resulting in a positive working team spirit. Adding value and showing appreciation to our employees is important, thereby promoting a caring company culture.

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN DIRECT SELLING?

What makes Team National one of the best places to work not just in direct selling, but in general, is our executive leadership’s vision and values which drive us to improve, both professionally and personally. Our CEO and other executives encourage us to grow daily, to question processes and improve them, and to learn new things that will help make us be greater and the company better.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTAINING A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT?

Top priorities are work-life balance and tons of positive reinforcement from upper management. Ours is a culture where you’re not afraid to say “I don’t know” because you are motivated by team leaders to learn and find creative solutions.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY’S COLLABORATION EFFORTS WITH EMPLOYEES IN ALLOWING THEM TO VOICE THEIR THOUGHTS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS.

At Team National, we have an ‘open-door’ policy where we allow our employees to voice their thoughts, ideas and any suggestions freely for the betterment and furtherance of the company. The executive team is about being and getting better rather than bigger. As our CEO often says in quoting Truett Cathy, “It’s not about getting bigger, but better. As we get better, our members will demand we get bigger.”

OUR INDUSTRY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME WORKING ON DISTRIBUTOR RECOGNITION PROGRAMS. HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY BRING THE SAME RECOGNITION TO YOUR EMPLOYEES?

We host special team lunches and hand out gift cards on a frequent basis to those who go the extra mile. We also reward our employees by recognizing their years of service to the company amongst their peers. When positive feedback by TN members via email or letter is received, our CEO reads them aloud, giving the employee(s) company-wide recognition for their efforts and accomplishments.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

We schedule Personal Growth sessions for our employees. These are 30-minute to hour-long meetings where executives offer tips on how to grow, both at work and in our personal life, opening
the session for group discussion. Our leaders share videos by top motivational teachers who fuel us to reach our full potential—beyond the 9 to 5. Oftentimes, the sessions are so impactful, you won’t find a dry eye in the room. The significant effort by our CEO and executive team is greatly appreciated by our staff, who anticipates the monthly personal development meetings.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY?

Team National has been a giving company since inception, locally and nationwide. Our founders’ and CEO’s compassionate and selfless nature have allowed us to participate in various charitable events. We sponsor local events at the Broward County Library, the Humane Society of Broward County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward, and 4Kids of South Florida. We also provide hands on assistance as needed; such was the case during Hurricane Irma, when the Humane Society called on Team National to help transport animals. Also, participating with the Boys & Girls Clubs in their clean-up days is something we look forward to on a regular basis. The generosity of our leaders is such, that we were able to fund our own private non-profit foundation. Team National HOPE, which stands for Helping Other People Every day, is dedicated to the mission of helping others, by improving lives and providing hope to individuals and families.

HOW MANY EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN AT YOUR COMPANY FOR FIVE YEARS OR MORE? AND WHY DO YOU THINK THEY STAY?

We have about 28 of our employees who have been at Team National for 5 years or more. We think they are here because they still believe in the company’s mission and vision to enrich families and businesses by providing vehicles for growth and everyday savings while unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit with honor, integrity and character. There are many growth opportunities for our employees to strive for. And most importantly, our staff recognizes that they are treated as extended family.

WHAT IS SOMETHING NEW THAT YOU’VE ADDED IN 2019 TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK PLACE?

In the spirit of servant leadership, we added Team National HOPE Serving Week in 2018 to our corporate traditions, and we plan to continue in 2019. During an entire work week, employees are paid a full day to volunteer at the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Humane Society, a Skilled Nursing, Rehab. & Retirement community, a Feeding South Florida packing facility, or to meal preparation in-house for the homeless. Our employees are given the choice of serving in areas close to their heart, as well as to work together in lending a helping hand in our beloved communities.

 Best Places To Work In Direct Selling 2018 Honorees!

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2019 Best Places to Work in Direct Selling – Isagenix

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“Isagenix employees can thrive in their roles, build lasting relationships and friendships, and fully engage with our company’s mission.”
—TRAVIS OGDEN CEO
Company / Isagenix International
Headquarters / Gilbert, Arizona
Number of Full-Time Employees / More than 800
Year Founded / 2002

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR COMPANY CULTURE IN A FEW SENTENCES?

By focusing on the company’s 12 core values—health, freedom, innovation, integrity, contribution, gratitude, goal-driven, purpose, transformation, leadership development, fun, and family—we provide an exceptional workplace that is mutually respectful, beneficial, productive and fun. Employees can thrive in their roles, build lasting relationships and friendships, and fully engage with our company’s mission to impact world health and free people from physical and financial pain.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY’S COLLABORATION EFFORTS WITH EMPLOYEES IN ALLOWING THEM TO VOICE THEIR THOUGHTS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS.

We welcome employee ideas on how to take the company to the next level. In 2018, we introduced two great communications vehicles that promote collaboration:

  • The IsaIdeas group where employees post their ideas, and senior-level employees review and evaluate the proposals, as well as provide feedback.
  • The Innovation Lunch with ELT where employees pitch their ideas directly to members of the Executive Leadership Team. Executives offer feedback and, if needed, share the ideas with seniorlevel employees whose staff would implement those proposals.

Employees have shared dozens of ideas, and many are under consideration for further exploration and implementation.

WHAT UNIQUE OR UNUSUAL PERKS DO YOU OFFER?

One of our most popular perks is our annual Employee IsaBody Challenge. The 16-week Challenge provides employees with one-to-one support, accountability, and encouragement to work toward transformational health and wellness goals. In 2018, 353 employees participated in the Challenge, losing a combined total of 1,498 pounds.

Another perk is our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). To ensure Isagenix is a legacy company and to show appreciation to our valued staff, Isagenix Co-Founders Jim and Kathy Coover and their son, Erik, the SVP of international marketing and culture, established the ESOP so all employees can become owners of the company.

OUR INDUSTRY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME WORKING ON DISTRIBUTOR RECOGNITION PROGRAMS. HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY BRING THE SAME RECOGNITION TO YOUR EMPLOYEES?

Isagenix publicly recognizes employees for their contributions throughout the year at department meetings and at our annual Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony, where employees can receive a Performance Award, Member Services Award, or Years of Service Award.

Employees whose reviews show they exceeded their goals are rewarded through merit increases and bonuses. Isagenix actively encourages advancement from within.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

Employees are encouraged to volunteer within the community. Volunteering allows employees to align their personal interests with worthy causes, helping them grow as individuals while giving back to those in need and making an impact on the world around them. Employees may be eligible for tuition reimbursement for college-level courses or professional certification classes for Isagenix jobrelated or career-related purposes.

To support employees and help them reach their potential, Isagenix provides an organizational development training program. We use internal and third-party trainers as well as a Skillsoft training portal, providing a full complement of tools for our employees. The portal features over 100,000 learning modules that allow employees to engage in learning experiences and tap resources to improve their skills.

HOW DO YOU DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUST BETWEEN ALL LEVELS OF YOUR COMPANY?

By treating each other, employees, associates, and business partners with respect, our Executive Leadership Team encourages open lines of communication and a high level of trust. As CEO, I take this task seriously and, to that end, created and host quarterly “Power of Purpose” meetings with other company leaders where the agenda includes emphasizing our ethical standards and expectations.

WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST FUN DAY OF THE YEAR AT YOUR COMPANY? WHY?

Our Family Fun Festival at corporate headquarters in December was immensely popular. We had 1,285 employees and families attend the festival, which featured games, music, face painting, a sketch artist, a bounce house, and a petting zoo complete with baby goats. Attendees received meal tickets that allowed them to select a meal at one of several food trucks and get a warm cookie and ice cream for dessert. It was the perfect way to enjoy each other’s company and celebrate the holiday season.

HOW MANY EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN AT YOUR COMPANY FOR FIVE YEARS OR MORE? AND WHY DO YOU THINK THEY STAY?

We have 234 employees who have been with the company for at least five years. We feel employees stay because they enjoy our fun, family-friendly culture and they appreciate the comprehensive benefits package we offer. They also appreciate that we take employee feedback seriously and are always seeking ways to improve the employment experience by adding new benefits. And in 2018, we added the employee stock ownership plan and work-from-home program. We are truly committed to making Isagenix the best place to work possible for years to come.

 Best Places To Work In Direct Selling 2018 Honorees!

Pick up the April 2018 issue here in which this article appeared.

 

2019 Best Places to Work in Direct Selling – Jeunesse

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“Making sure our employees are happy, feel valued and are able to live a balanced and meaningful life is our top priority.”
—SCOTT LEWIS CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER
Company / Jeunesse Global
Headquarters / Lake Mary, Florida
Number of Full-Time Employees / 924
Year Founded / 2009

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR COMPANY CULTURE IN A FEW SENTENCES?

Our company culture is best summed up by our tagline, “One team. One family. One Jeunesse.” This concept of oneness is central to everything we do, both within the corporate environment and in the field. From the newest employee to the most seasoned distributor, every member of the Jeunesse Family knows they are working together with a singular vision and purpose.

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN DIRECT SELLING?

Our strong family culture, with its shared set of values and common purpose, is one reason this is a great place to work. Because we do so little outsourcing, Jeunesse has an extraordinary depth and breadth of positions available—from full-scale IT and logistics to event planning and a spectrum of creative, marketing and communications positions. Our employees travel the world, gain amazing work experience and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to our mission to make a positive impact in the world.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTAINING A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT?

Making sure our employees are happy, feel valued and are able to live a balanced and meaningful life is our top priority. We make our employees feel valued by supporting their growth and skill development and empowering them to be effective in their role. By helping them grow and gain experience in their positions, we are positioning employees to move forward in their careers. We also want our employees to know we value their thoughts and ideas, and we have an open-door environment where employees are free to have open dialogue with everyone—from those in entry level positions up to the company founders.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY’S COLLABORATION EFFORTS WITH EMPLOYEES IN ALLOWING THEM TO VOICE THEIR THOUGHTS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS.

We take the time and effort to hire talented employees with relevant skills and experience, so it’s important that we have mechanisms in place that allow them to collaborate with one another and
share their thoughts and ideas across all levels of the organization. One example of this collaboration is our worldwide monthly leadership meeting, in which everyone with a leadership role in the company—regardless of their job title—gathers via our online meeting platform to discuss the latest projects and programs, while providing valuable input.

OUR INDUSTRY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME WORKING ON DISTRIBUTOR RECOGNITION PROGRAMS. HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY BRING THE SAME RECOGNITION TO YOUR EMPLOYEES?

Last year we implemented our Jeunesse Family Circle website, which has proven to be an effective tool where management and employees alike can highlight and give kudos to other employees
around the globe. It is always rewarding to see our executives and employees lifting up one another and recognizing the individual contributions that lead to our success. We have the traditional recognition programs, such as Employee of the Month, promotion announcements, recognition of birthdays, and Employee Appreciation Days.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

We encourage employees to attend seminars and leadership training, picking up the tab for job-related training. We are also big proponents of promoting internally, moving people up in the organization. When you find people who are a great fit, it just makes sense to keep them in the family. Jeunesse is a large global company, with many opportunities, and we give loyal and high
performing employees the chance to grow and move into different positions and departments. Last year, 47 employees were promoted into other positions within the organization.

HOW DO YOU DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUST BETWEEN ALL LEVELS OF YOUR COMPANY?

Trust is developed by having open communication with employees, providing resources and empowering people to meet their goals and succeed in their position. Our open-door policy helps foster
meaningful conversation. We encourage cross functional meetings and collaboration. All of our employees know they have a voice and that their individual contributions are important to our success.

HOW MANY EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN AT YOUR COMPANY FOR FIVE YEARS OR MORE? AND WHY DO YOU THINK THEY STAY?

We have a singular purpose and mission that drives all that we do. This cohesive culture, combined with excellent leadership and a family-oriented environment, creates an environment in which
employees feel a sense of purpose and community that encourages longevity. In our nine-year history, 135 employees have been with Jeunesse for five years or longer. They stay because they belong to a community and they are making a difference.

WHAT IS SOMETHING NEW THAT YOU’VE ADDED IN 2019 TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK PLACE?

Recently we’ve added our new health and wellness clubs with weekly yoga and J-Meets. These groups provide avenues for employees to set health goals, stay active, make healthy meal selections and more. We have also added an extra “dress down” jeans day during the work week. These new programs have been well received and are increasing productivity, reducing stress and helping employees better their personal lives.

 Best Places To Work In Direct Selling 2018 Honorees!

Pick up the April 2018 issue here in which this article appeared.

 

2019 Best Places to Work in Direct Selling – Lifevantage

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“We want to ensure that they are aware of their immense value–not just as employees, but as people.”
—MICHELLE VIRCHOW SR VP HUMAN RESOURCES
Company / LifeVantage Corporation
Headquarters / Sandy, Utah
Number of Full-Time Employees / 178
Year Founded / 2009

HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR COMPANY CULTURE IN A FEW SENTENCES?

We work hard because we are making a difference in the lives of our distributors, customers and communities. We are also forging a new and different path in our industry, one we are proud of.

WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN DIRECT SELLING?

At LifeVantage, we have a singular focus to all our decisions “will it better the lives of all involved?” If so, we are all for it. That carries over into our relationships with one another. We are constantly innovating and looking for ways to empower our employees. We want to ensure that they are aware of their immense value, not just as employees, but as people.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY WHEN IT COMES TO MAINTAINING A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT?

Balance. A company can only be as good as its employees. We demand a lot from our employees, but in return we know that means providing balance in their schedules, so they have a chance to rejuvenate themselves outside of work. We also believe enjoying the people you work with is important.

We also understand the importance of ensuring each employee feels individually valued. We have the brightest minds in the business and we want them to know that we value who they are and the amazing work they do. We find fun ways to recognize each other’s accomplishments, and look for unexpected ways to say “job well done.” Things like providing lunches, snacks, gift cards, notes, or unexpected gifts. We also provide challenges and rewards– opportunities for teams to be unified in something beyond their work.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR COMPANY’S COLLABORATION EFFORTS WITH EMPLOYEES IN ALLOWING THEM TO VOICE THEIR THOUGHTS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS.

We encourage our employees to speak openly about their ideas and concerns in our meetings. It’s something we have focused on the past several years. We also conduct employee surveys in various forms where employees can openly share their opinions anonymously. LifeVantage strives to maintain a high ethical standard and has an anonymous hotline employees can use to report unethical behavior.

OUR INDUSTRY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME WORKING ON DISTRIBUTOR RECOGNITION PROGRAMS. HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY BRING THE SAME RECOGNITION TO YOUR EMPLOYEES?

We encourage our employees to recognize each other whenever they see fit! We also incorporate recognition from our executives at every staff meeting. As we approach our 10-year anniversary in network marketing this year, we’ve been able to incorporate some tenure recognition as well–how cool is it to celebrate employees that have been here for 10 years! We also added some fun events this year that were unexpected to our employees to tell them thank you. We hosted a date night that was intended to be a huge thank you in a relaxed environment. Employees loved it.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS IN THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?

This past year we have focused on the professional development of identified key leaders and worked on their professional development with an outside consultant. We included 360 feedback and established development plans. We encourage all our employees to attend any trainings and seminars to add new skills to their repertoire and continue developing the skills they have. Because we value our employees as talented people, we want to help them progress. When we have openings, we look at our own talent first. We love providing opportunities for growth to our very own team.

HOW DO YOU DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRUST BETWEEN ALL LEVELS OF YOUR COMPANY?

This is a continuous effort at our company. We focus on open and transparent communication, not just from the executives down, but in every meeting we hold so all employees feel like their opinion matters and is heard. We have found focusing on communication helps strengthen our culture and builds trust from our employees when we need to make a change in direction.

LifeVantage prides itself on and strives for transparency, not only financially but in all aspects of the business. The Company also strives to keep its line of communication open and free flowing. We host quarterly, companywide staff meetings to report our progress and allow our employees to hear directly from our executive team. A key component to every staff meeting is the opportunity to ask any question that comes to mind. We want to celebrate our success together.

HOW MANY EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN AT YOUR COMPANY FOR FIVE YEARS OR MORE? AND WHY DO YOU THINK THEY STAY?

45 employees have been working at LifeVantage for 5 or more years. They stay because they believe our company is different from others and they love their co-workers.

WHAT IS SOMETHING NEW THAT YOU’VE ADDED IN 2019 TO ENHANCE YOUR WORK PLACE?

We just rolled out our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. It’s a way for our employees to invest in LifeVantage and purchase shares at a discount. It’s a tremendous tool for our employees to become owners in our company and contribute to their short- and longterm financial goals. We also revamped our benefits program so employees are eligible on their first day, which is a tremendous benefit to those joining our company.

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