Author: Steve Hershberger

Satisfaction. sat·is·fac·tion noun “The fulfillment of wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.” Shouldn’t the time you spend at work make you satisfied? The rest of the world is stressful enough.  Going to your job should be something you enjoy.  You look forward to.  It should be something you are proud of… Continue reading What does Job Satisfaction really mean?

Are looking for a new job?  Does your current place of employment no longer excite you? Maybe it never did.  Or, possibly what was advertised wasn’t exactly the reality you go into each day. There is a big difference between a job where you trade your time for a paycheck, and a place that values… Continue reading Job Seekers Want More Today. Employers Should ALWAYS Invest in Quality!

Hope.  According to the dictionary, the word ‘hope’ has three meanings. A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. A feeling of trust. To want something to happen or be the case. What does the word ‘hope’ have to do with jobs?  Simple!  For team members to find satisfaction in their… Continue reading Hope is a word every employer…and employee should know.

Harlan team members are passionate about their mission and purpose.  Regardless of their role, each Harlan Food Professional is critical to ensuring that Harlan delivers on its promise to feed America.  Today, one in ten Americans rely on Harlan Foods for safe, nutritious and delicious food. See what a member of our Sanitation team members… Continue reading Why we love what we do

Harlan wants to recognize and congratulate James Murphy on his success as a Harlan Foods mentor. James is a Champion-Level Certified Harlan Food Professional who is one of our Employee Mentors. Studies have shown that over 85% of employees involved in mentorship programs indicate they are happier and more successful in their roles. Each new… Continue reading Being Good at Your Job Can Be Very Rewarding

Insider Job Tips from a Certified HR Professional Our HR Director Rebecca Ehsan, PHR, SHRM-CP is a Human Resources insider with a load of practical knowledge on how to assess an employer and the questions you should ask before talking a job.  Each week, Rebecca’s team interviews dozens of candidates for one of Harlan Foods open… Continue reading 6 Insider Tricks to Getting a Better Job

We want to congratulate one of our Avon team for being the FIRST employee to achieve our SAFE Champion certification. Here is a little bit from Racheal:   “My name is Racheal Szany and I am currently the Human Resources Specialist here at Harlan Bakeries. I have over 10 years of Customer Service and Food… Continue reading Celebrating New Food Professional Certifications!

There are a lot of good reasons to come to work here at Harlan.  Free healthcare for one.  But free Smart TV’s?   Ok wait.  Let’s back up and cover reason number 3. Reason Number 3: Harlan invests in the well-being and happiness of our Food Manufacturing Professionals. There are lots of reasons to consider taking… Continue reading Reason number 3 to join Harlan