Dear Associate,
Happy Thursday!
In today's issue of the Gazette, you can get all the pertinent details about Appreciation Week, get some tips on recreational water safety and find out about a special visit we made to a secretary at a local school. You can also check out some remodeling happening in Fowlerville and learn more about our Employee Assistance Program.
Thanks for reading, and make today a great Granger day!
Andrea Davis
Communications Manager
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Every day, we appreciate the work our associates are doing in each of our Granger locations. But at a few different times during the year, we make a special effort to show our associates just how much their work means to all of us and to our company.
Each June, we celebrate Waste & Recycling Workers Week. This year, we're celebrating our country's independence a couple weeks early with an All-American BBQ for all our waste and recycling workers. Here's what you can expect.
Event Details
Monday, June 20
Jackson
Noon
Tuesday, June 21
Lansing
11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 22
Cedar Springs
12:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 23
Alma
12:30 p.m.
Friday, June 24
Fowlerville
11 a.m.
Events will begin at the time listed and will continue until most drivers have returned for the day.
Cookouts
Stop by the cookout nearest you for some delicious lunch hot off the grill.
Granger Swag
Be sure to grab your Granger swag before leaving the event.
Raffle
At some point during the week, we will be conducting an Appreciation Week raffle. Three cash prizes—$500, $300 and $200—will be awarded. All Granger associates who are not supervisors or managers (and who didn't win in March) will be automatically entered into the raffle.
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Refer Qualified Candidates |
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You can earn up to $5,000 just for referring a qualified CDL driver or mechanic for employment at Granger.
Openings eligible for the 5 for 5 incentive include the following:
And speaking of candidates for driver and mechanic positions, we're holding an event just for them. Details are as follows:
Career Expo for Drivers and Mechanics
June 16
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Encouraging your contacts to come out to this event could be a great way to get that referral bonus if they are successful in their application.
The following openings do not qualify for the 5 for 5 incentive, but they do qualify for our standard referral program. You can earn up to $1,000 for each qualified candidate you refer who is hired. As a reminder, you will receive $250 after the new associate is here 90 days and $250 for each of three additional 90-day periods, as long as the associate you referred stays at Granger.
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One tool Granger provides to help you and your family members through difficult situations is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) called HelpNet. You and your family members can contact HelpNet, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at 800-969-6162. Here's how it works:
- HelpNet will schedule an appointment for you or your family member with a local provider within 72 business hours. (If you have an emergency situation, HelpNet can put you in touch with a counselor immediately.)
- Your counselor will develop a plan for the issues that need to be resolved. A few brief sessions are offered to you free of charge.
- If you require more counseling, HelpNet will assist you with finding an affordable professional to continue your treatment. They’ll also explain your health benefits, including what is covered and what expenses you could incur.
HelpNet strictly adheres to all state and federal guidelines and regulations for patient confidentiality. HelpNet provides statistics to employers, but no name or diagnosis is given without written permission from the patient.
The HelpNet website offers a variety of helpful tools, including resources for creating a personal budget and designing your will free of charge. HelpNet's video training channel contains webinars on subjects like the power of positivity, coping with change and stress management. Visit www.helpneteap.com to learn more.
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A few weeks ago, we received an unusual request from a customer:
We have a wonderful secretary named Cindy Brushaber. She is a sweet, hilarious woman who just celebrated her 55th birthday. These last few months she has become known for her weekly Wednesday greeting which goes something like, “It’s Wednesday, which means it garbage day! It’s going to be a great day! Did you set out your garbage this morning?” For her birthday she received lots of garbage day related gifts and absolutely loved it.
I am reaching out to see if it would be possible for one of your drivers to visit her on a pickup day before the end of the school year (June 10)? I thought she would get such a kick if the truck pulled up and the driver could deliver some flowers.
We arranged to have RJ Rubie make a short visit with Cindy, bring her some flowers and a gift pack of Granger swag on a day that he was already servicing the area around the school where she works. Needless to say, Cindy was surprised and thrilled. She had this to say about the experience:
Oh my, This was the best day ever! The surprise visit from all of you, the flowers and the Granger goodies (especially the hat signed by RJ) were amazing! A day I will never forget!
Thank you for taking the time for the smiles and laughs!
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Check out the sign in the background! |
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Cindy asked RJ to sign her Granger hat! |
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Our Fowlerville associates are getting some care in the form of a refresher/remodeling of their workspaces. The customer service crew recently got new desks, as seen here. There is also some remodeling happening with Fowlerville's operations building. Stay tuned for photos in an upcoming issue! |
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Recreational Water Safety |
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Water offers the most common way to beat the heat, and swimming is one of the most popular ways to do so. From backyard pools to local lakes and beaches, there are many places to swim, play or relax; however, water can pose safety issues for families. According to the U.S. Lifesaving Association, more than 100 drownings occur every year in the United States due to rip currents in the ocean. In fact, the USA Swimming Foundation reports an average of 19 children drown every year during the Fourth of July holiday.
In addition to taking swimming lessons, learning CPR and maintaining a close watch on those in or around the water, particularly children, keep these things in mind:
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Swim in supervised areas. Don't go in the water unless you know how to swim. If you or your children cannot, take swimming lessons beforehand or enter the water only where there is trained supervision.
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Stay calm in a rip current. Swimmers who get caught in a rip current are urged not to try to fight it. Stay calm and float with it or try to swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current and can swim freely.
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Keep rescue equipment nearby. Make sure there are life jackets, ring buoys and other rescue equipment near the body of water. A first aid kit should be available, too.
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Swim in safe areas. Dive only in areas that are known to be safe, such as the deep end of a supervised pool or lake. Avoid jumping in headfirst.
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No horseplay. Do not push, shove, dunk or indulge in horseplay around the swimming pool, because this can lead to falls, accidental injuries or death.
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Avoid alcohol. Never drink alcohol before going into or being in the water. It can impair reflexes, vision and judgment.
Reprinted from Occupational Health & Safety
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Message from the Chaplain |
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Inspirational Thoughts from Ron Granger |
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I called today to give kudos to the workers. They do a great job and I can’t complain. I also loved how quick you were to switch out my cart for me.
For whatever reason my pick up was missed on Tuesday. I had a chat with someone who was able to arrange a pick up on Thursday for me. I wasn't going to put the cart to the curb until 7 a.m. However, they came before 7 a.m. Whomever the driver was, he made the extra effort of getting the cart from the side of my house. Thank you to them for doing that and not just driving by when I didn't have it out early enough. Thank you to the rep who arranged the pick up as well!
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Sr. Operations Supervisor (Cedar Springs)
June 10
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Professional Driver (Fowlerville)
June 12
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Director of Engineering
June 15
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Accounting Manager
June 17
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Professional Driver (Alma)
June 18
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Professional Driver (Lansing)
June 18
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Professional Driver (Jackson)
June 19
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Customer Service Manager
June 21
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Customer Service Cashier
39 Years
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Regional Purchasing Lead
21 Years
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Landfill Supervisor
18 Years
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Operations Manager
10 Years
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Professional Driver (Alma)
6 Years
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Professional Driver (Alma)
1 Year
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Professional Driver (Alma)
1 Year
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Professional Driver (Alma)
1 Year
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Landfill Equipment Operator
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IT Applications Administrator
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Kelsey Hedman
Social Media and Marketing Intern
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Madison Pritchett
Engineering Intern
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(517) 372-2800
www.grangerwasteservices.com
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