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built huge facilities in Ocala . The downside of that is the negative effect on the labor pool . Recruitment is extremely competitive . It is tough to hire and retain good people , especially those in delivery . That said , our staff turnover is less than 14 percent , which by industry standards is pretty good going , and again , we attribute that to our culture and our positive working environment .
Charitable outreach
“ The most valuable resource in my company is my people ,” Doug continues . “ One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is mentoring others to help them grow within the company .” Indeed , this is why Doug doesn ’ t refer to his workforce as employees , but rather as Team Cone .
As part of the organization ’ s drive to recruit and retain its people , Cone hosts job fairs in both Ocala and Tallahassee as well as attending events further afield . “ From the perspective of employment , we want to be able to offer people a career , not simply a job . Our internal promotions currently stand at around 94 percent . People who come to work for us can benefit from a clear , upwardly mobile career path ,” Doug shares .
“ In terms of company developments , we are currently in the process of a major internal warehouse expansion which will be approximately a $ 7 million-dollar-project , involving the expansion and reconfiguring of our warehouse in Ocala , where we centralize all our inventory .
“ Additionally , in line with one of our core values , which is giving back to the community with care , we host multiple events throughout the year to raise money for various charities . One of our primary charities is St . Jude ’ s Children ’ s Hospital for children with cancer . That has been
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