Ricker's Benefit Fairs

Ricker's is hosting BENEFIT FAIRS in each market!  Please join us!

As you know, January is OPEN ENROLLMENT for Benefits.  This means you can make any changes necessary and add/drop any benefits you currently have.  Additionally, there will be changes to the benefits we offer (look for more details forthcoming).  Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance will be changing providers from Guardian to Humana/Lincoln.  Join us for a BENEFIT FAIR to learn about these new offerings, the changes taking place, and even have a chance to win a prize!  ALL EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY are welcome to attend!  We will have GREAT SNACKS, FREE BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS, FREE FLU SHOTS, FREE GIFTS, and we will be raffling off some FANTASTIC PRIZES to employees who attend one of the fairs. 

You and your family will be free to peruse the booths, talk to our Benefit Providers about the benefits available to you, enjoy some snacks, and have the chance to win prizes!

We are even raffling off a FREE TRIP TO CANCUN!  (Airfare not included)

Dates and Times are:

Indy South Market

November 30^th 2010 from Noon to 6 PM

Marriott East, Indianapolis

7202 East 21^st St.

Indianapolis, IN  46219

Fort Wayne Market

December 2^nd, 2010 from Noon to 6 PM

Grand Wayne Convention Center

120 West Jefferson Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN  46802-3030

Anderson Market

December 7^th, 2010 from Noon to 6 PM

Ricker’s Corporate Office

30 W. 11^th St.

Anderson, IN  46016

Indy North Market

December 9^th, 2010 from Noon to 6 PM

Holiday Inn Express

Indy NW Park 100

7220 Woodland Dr.

Indianapolis, IN  46278

It's a Thriller Night: October 29th and 30th mark Ricker's Annual Halloween Costume Contest!

Hello Gang!

It's almost time for a Thriller Night!  As you know, Halloween is creeping around the corner.  We are having our annual Halloween contest, and this year, stores even received a $50 gift card to decorate if they participate!  The only requirement to receive the $50 is sending in pictures so that we can publicize your SPOOKTACULAR costumes!

Please be sure to enjoy the chill in the air, and remember to let us see the guys and ghouls at your store!  I will be posting some pictures on Facebook, and I know Jonathan will as well!

Enjoy...and remember, no mere mortal can resist...the evil of the THRILLER!

Feelin' Blue?

Ricker's Employees:

Support the horse and let the community know how much you love the Colts by wearing your Colts Jerseys on Fridays AND Sundays this year!

3rd shifters: Wear Blue Friday night going INTO Saturday.

Enjoy and spread the word!

Participate in Ricker's Annual Halloween Costume Contest!

Hey Everyone!

Please participate in Ricker's Annual Halloween Costume Contest!

See the flyer below and can't wait to see your Ghoulishly Ghastly Costumes!

The 4-1-1 on Focus Groups!

Ricker's is excited to announce that its first ever Focus Group program has begun!  The Focus Group program was created to improve communications between the stores and Corporate (not limited to the Human Resources Department), to garner suggestions on improving policies and procedures, and to continually foster a culture of friendliness, support, and a dedication to continuously improve.

 

Through these meetings, Ricker's hopes to:

• Better understand the issues and challenges facing our store personnel 
• Collect suggestions for improvement regarding policies and procedures, including but not limited to
• Safety Processes
• Customer Satisfaction
• Handbook Policies
• Efficiency
• Motivation/Recognition Techniques/Incentives
• Resources available to personnel
• Benefits Offerings 
• Improve morale among store personnel, assisting Ricker’s in avoiding union organization, and make strides towards becoming a “Best Places to Work.” 
• Avoid unionization.

 The first Focus Group meeting was held with representatives from the Indianapolis market's northernmost stores on August 24th, 2010.  Our meeting was full of engaging conversation, great ideas, and constructive feedback.  Meeting Ricker's superstars in person and talking about the biggest challenges and most rewarding situations they face will prove to be invaluable to the company, my department, and myself.  Thanks to the superstars that attended, and I look forward to meeting with the other markets soon!

 

 

Cliff's Ricker's Song

In the heart of a sleepy, classically midwestern town called "Lapel" exists a legend.  A legend that began by having good, clean fun at work.  A legend that was created by a loyal, creative, and comical Ricker's Superstar.  A legend that has brought smiles to frowning faces and brightened countless days.

The legend of the Ricker's song.

Cliff Huffman, best known for his positive attitude and quick sense of humor, coined this little ditty on the spot one day while watching customers pump gas.  Cliff is an accomplished and well-known singer throughout the area, so naturally, he executes the song beatifully and with ease.

Please enjoy this example of Ricker's fun and friendly culture at its best!

New to the Blog-o-sphere

A Note from your Chief Culture Enthusiast:

Hello and welcome to Ricker's Rally Blog!  This Blog came to creation after listening to a very powerful speaker at a recent conference.  He stated that HR professionals (and all managers of any capacity) should have the paramount mission of "helping employees live out their dreams."  His speech inspired me to start brainstorming channels for communication, feedback, and RECOGNITION for each one of our (approximately) 600 superstars in our Anderson, Indy, and Fort Wayne markets.  This blog (along with a variety of other new initiatives) will be Ricker's way to say THANK YOU, share a laugh or an endearing story, and help all of us colleagues continue building the culture for which the Ricker's company (and Family) is known. 

Please feel free to leave your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and more...

In closing, Thank you, Gracias, Domo, Grazie, Merci, Danke, Gratia, etc...