Effective communication between leadership and its employees is critical to the ongoing success of Smithfield. Influencing and motivating employees to embrace and support the company's vision and values relies heavily on clear and concise communication and decision-making strategies. Leadership must inform its employees of the new acquisition of You Figure It Out and the benefits of expanding the company into new territories. Leadership must convince the employees that they play a critical role in the company's success and that leadership is committed to providing ongoing support and the necessary resources, such as retraining, for employees' success