Agrium Wholesale has a well-established performance management program and a performance-based culture. We provide employees with a clear understanding of business objectives and how individual and team efforts contribute to these objectives. We also aim to continually improve organizational performance.

Performance feedback occurs throughout the year, followed by a year-end assessment for all employees. Assessments are based on “what” the employee has achieved in terms of goals and job expectations and “how” the employee has performed, as well as the employee’s performance relative to peers.

The “how” of our performance management system is based on Agrium’s Formula for Success. Its five elements are:

• Results Orientation - Inspiring all to achieve the right business results in the right way at the right time. Holds self and others accountable for personal commitments, behaviors and results.
• Ownership Mindset - Takes accountability for behaviors and actions by focusing on all key stakeholders to create value and the best possible results.
• Integrity - Respects others, follows through on commitments in an open, honest and straightforward way. Honest and congruent in all interactions.
• Capacity for Change - Possessing a spirit of innovation in the pursuit of excellence. Achieves results in spite of barriers and difficulties.
• Inspired Leadership - Holds self-accountable for the success of everyone using feedback and coaching as mutual learning opportunities.