Weigel’s, a trusted leader in the convenience store industry, takes employee engagement to the next level by expanding their partnership with goHappy, the leading frontline employee engagement tool. This investment underscores Weigel’s commitment to fostering a connected and engaged workforce while improving operational efficiency and retention rates.
Building on their 2024 collaboration, Weigel’s is unlocking advanced tools like employee engagement surveys and turnover analytics. These features provide actionable insights, empowering managers to make employee-first decisions that boost engagement and reduce turnover.
Additionally, Weigel’s is expanding its employee onboarding process with personalized, automated text messages designed to provide new hires with a seamless start. A standout feature? A new Week 1 survey introduces a personal touch by asking new employees about their favorite candy bar—a small but meaningful gesture that managers bring to life with a sweet treat on their second day.
Brad Anderson, Director of Recruiting and Development at Weigel’s, shared, “At Weigel’s, we know that engaged employees are the foundation of outstanding customer service. Enhancing our engagement tools with goHappy allows us to strengthen our connection with our frontline team while fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and supported from their very first day."
By prioritizing clear and accessible communication, Weigel's is setting a new standard for frontline engagement. With goHappy's innovative tools, they are building a culture of trust, inclusivity, and connection—empowering every employee to stay informed and feel heard. This commitment not only enhances operational efficiency but underscores Weigel's dedication to being a company that truly values its people.
About Weigel’s
Established in 1931, Weigel’s is a family-owned East Tennessee business operating 85 stores, along with its own dairy and bakery. Known for its top-quality products and premium customer service, Weigel’s represents state-of-the-art convenience retailing and a strong connection to the communities it serves.
About goHappy
goHappy is transforming how employers communicate and engage with their frontline workers by providing the most inclusive and simple app-free frontline engagement technology. The key to goHappy's success is enabling employers to reach 100% of their frontline employees where they already are - in their text messages. The team at goHappy has been operating in the frontline employee space for over 25 years. Its mission is to help ALL frontline workers feel more valued and connected so they can reach their full potential. In turn, employers not only improve communication to maximize engagement and happiness within their frontline employees, but also benefit from the bottom line impact that those improvements deliver. For more information on goHappy and its suite of frontline employee engagement solutions, visit www.gohappyhub.com.