Commitment
Dedication to doing what it takes to deliver Hostess Brands’ goals while meeting the expectations of teammates, consumers, communities, and external stakeholders.
The Foundation of Our Success
At Hostess Brands, we understand that we cannot grow sustainably and profitably without our greatest asset, the people responsible for our success. We continue to prioritize the safety and health of our work force while providing a workplace that is free of harassment and discrimination.
Behaviors That Define Our Culture at Hostess Brands
Positive Energy
Having tireless passion and positivity about Hostess Brands, the quality of our food, and our people.
Ownership
Being empowered and accountable to act on a problem or opportunity. Focusing on outcomes.
Creativity
Actively seeking new ideas and ways of working to make us better and outperform our competitors.
Collaboration
Being inclusive of all individuals and functions across Hostess Brands. Communicating, aligning objectives, and fostering teamwork for the best outcome for teammates and Hostess Brands.
Living Our Values
We value the unique characteristics each of our team members brings to work; leveraging our diverse backgrounds, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talents to make us all better. Our differences help build both a culture and a better business in which everyone is comfortable bringing their whole selves to work and a better business for our customers, consumers and partners. We are committed to nondiscriminatory practices, providing equal access and opportunity for all, and creating an inclusive environment that respects the dignity and diversity of all people.
For Our People
Some of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to our people include:
- Competitive salaries and a progressive wage scale, as well as other monetary awards
- Competitive health and wellness plans, life and accident plans, and retirement plans
- Paid Family Leave Program
- Adoption of a Freedom of Association Policy and working collaboratively with unions
- Sponsoring diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives
- Continued focus on training and development
Worker Health & Safety
Hostess Brands is committed to making the workplace safer, and every year, we strive to have zero incidents. Our Total Incident Rate (TIR) continues to improve year over year. Throughout 2022, we maintained ongoing efforts to support the health and wellbeing of our team members.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing annual diversity training to employees and requiring annual signed confirmation of our policies protecting the workplace from discrimination and harassment. We are a values-driven company that sees our employees as our greatest asset. As such, we strive to cultivate a racially and ethnically diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we do business.
DEI&B Spotlight
- We conduct ongoing workshops for our management team members to promote self-discovery and cross-cultural competence.
- We have an expanded diversity and inclusion education and training program.
- We have adopted a Statement on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
- We have a DEI&B team comprised of management and hourly employees across all Company locations to identify new opportunities to build cultural awareness and improve work environments.