Workforce planning through training is the framework Whole Foods Market relies on for making staff and staff resource decisions that are linked to its mission, strategic plan, and unique customer base. A video clip is attached to Whole Food Market’s training and development site that refers to team training, succession planning, and employee empowerment that makes the viewer feel the company is interested in its employees because it expects them to make mistakes, and encourages them to train for better outcomes. Further, the company demonstrates its commitment to training by investing in a sizable training staff. Each region has its own regional trainer who is responsible for overseeing the orientation and training of all new and existing team members. Additionally, many of their stores have educators or trainers on site. Moreover, many of their teams have an assigned team trainer. Additionally, Whole Foods Market is listed as a client of Adventure Associates, a company that provides team building, conflict resolution, and leadership skills training (Anonymous, 2012). Lastly, the company has its own “university” that enables employees to log-on in order to train for immediate improvement or for future elevated areas of responsibility. MentorsQuick Facts Test Evaluations and Yearly Surveys Peer Cross Training Vast Virtual Library ROI and Effectiveness shown in Sales Results