Employee Spotlight-Marsha Gunn

This month's employee spotlight is Marsha Gunn! Marsha has been with CNI for almost 14 years and currently serves as the Benefits Manager. Recently, Marsha and the Benefits team were recognized by Gallagher as a Best-in-Class Employer in Gallagher's 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. Gallagher defines this award as, "This prestigious recognition underscores Chickasaw Nation Industries excellence in implementing effective strategies for managing people, benefits and HR programs. Chickasaw Nation Industries was selected for its comprehensive approach to strategically investing in benefits, compensation and the employee experience — all aimed at supporting the health, financial confidence and career growth of its employees while maintaining a sustainable cost structure. 

Gallagher’s Best-in-Class Employer designation helps current and prospective employees understand and appreciate an organization’s workplace culture and people strategy, which are crucial differentiators in today’s competitive labor market.

As a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer, Chickasaw Nation Industries earned points based on its performance in several key areas:

- Planning horizons for benefits and compensation
- Extent of the wellbeing strategy
- Turnover rate for full-time equivalents (FTEs)
- Completion of a workforce engagement survey
- HR technology strategy and its level of sophistication
- Difference in healthcare costs over the prior year

About the Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis

Gallagher's U.S. Best-in-Class Benchmarking Analysis profiles statistically significant attributes of top-performing midsize (100-999 FTEs) and large employers (1,000 or more FTEs). Data from Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey was interpreted to identify employers that excel in optimizing employee and organizational wellbeing. There were over 500 employers evaluated in our analysis."

Marsha, on behalf of her team and herself said, "This recognition means a great deal to me and my team. It validates our hard work and dedication in implementing effective strategies in seeking the best benefit programs that meet the needs and serves our employees well.  It acknowledges our comprehensive approach to strategically investing in our employees' well-being, financial confidence, and career growth. This recognition reinforces our commitment to maintaining a sustainable cost structure while prioritizing the health and happiness of our employees. It motivates us to continue striving for excellence in creating a positive employee experience and reinforces the value we place on our employees' overall satisfaction and success." 

Congratulations to Marsha for all her hard work!