THE NUAXIS TIMES

December 2nd|2024

What's New at NuAxis!

We are thankful for our trees!

NuAxis Innovations works with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for each of our new employees. We are committed to improving the health of our forests and our environment. This month, we planted 30 trees for our team members.

Dejia Cook

Daniel Johnson

Abdirizak Ali

Tre Flannigan

Marc Lieberman

Ryan Lightbourn

Aaron James

Aaron Robinson

Edward Chan

Kaleb Malker

Adil Asad

Mark Lambert

Selwyn Avelar

Verlyn Simpson

Thomas Huffman

Dheen Shanavas

Youssef Chafi

Carissa Warnock

Daniel Bandin

Lukas Thao

Adam Aragon

Alexis Lassiter

Loti Atew

Perry Bushey

George Evans III

Francisco Andrade

Gundeep Ahluwalia

Nadia Negash

Pierluigi Gobbi II

Randall Rogers

Boost Your Retirement with NuAxis' Match

Did you know NuAxis matches up to 3% of your 401(k) contributions? If you’re receiving this, you could be leaving "free money" on the table!

Here's the deal:

We match 50% on your first 6% contribution
That means you get up to 3% extra, just for saving for retirement!
The minimum you need to defer to get the match is 6%

Why miss out?

Free Money: Don't leave this match on the table. It's like getting a raise without asking!
Boost Your Nest Egg: Over time, even small increases add up. Imagine a bigger, brighter retirement.
Tax Advantages: Contributions come out of your paycheck before taxes, lowering your current tax bill.

Ready to take control? Review your current contribution and consider bumping it up. Please head to ADP’s website and sign in to your account to sign up or raise your contributions. If you have any questions, you can reach their help line at (866) 695-7526.

HR is here to help and can answer your questions and guide you through the process. You can reach us at hr@nuaxis.com.

Health & Wellness

Physical activity, the brain, and a possible link to better heart health

Although physical activity is closely linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk, the exact biologic mechanisms are still being discovered. Reduced stress-related nerve activity in the brain may play a role. Click here to learn more.

Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and expert opinions

Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new studies have demonstrated the profound impact of exercise on various biological systems, further explaining its ability to enhance health and fight disease. In this Special Feature, we explore the most recent research on how exercise can protect brain health as we age.

HR Updates & Resources

Jury Duty & Court Subpoenaed Absences

If you are called to perform jury duty, or subpoenaed to court as a result of legal action which you did not initiate and which is clearly out of your control, you must provide a copy of the summons to your manager immediately upon receipt.

While on jury duty, you will receive your normal compensation for up to 40 hours. If 4 or more hours remain in the workday following jury duty, you should return to work and complete the remainder of your workday, except where otherwise prohibited by applicable state law.

If you initiate legal action resulting in a subpoena for your appearance in court, you must charge the period of leave to PTO or Leave Without Pay.

Jury absence will be noted on your time sheet or time card. Time spent on jury duty will not be counted as hours worked for the purpose of computing overtime pay. You will be required to furnish your supervisor with evidence of having served on a jury for the time claimed.

Employee Referral Bonus Award Program

An award program has been established to encourage our present staff to refer quality people to our organization. If the referral is hired, the staff member that referred will receive a $1,500.00 award if all criteria in the policy are met. In order to qualify for the award program, a current employee should be listed as the "source" in the candidate's application for the open position.

Referrals are valid for 12 months. In the event multiple people refer the same individual, Human Resources will review the situation to determine who qualifies to receive the award. Generally, the employee's name mentioned in the application would qualify for the incentive.

Referral candidates cannot already be recommended through a recruiter.

The award will be paid after the referred employee has been actively employed for 6 months. Both the new employee and the individual who made the recommendation must be active employees at the time the award is paid.

Book Recommendation

"Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown

"Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown is a powerful guide on leadership rooted in vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Brown, a research professor and expert on vulnerability and shame, challenges conventional notions of leadership by emphasizing the importance of leading with heart and authenticity. Through extensive research and real-world examples, she explores how embracing vulnerability can foster trust, innovation, and resilience in teams.

Podcast Recommendation

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Today's mindfulness practice, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, can be found in the Koa Care 360 App. Use this sleep relaxation exercise to help release tension in the body as you drift off into a deep, peaceful sleep. Koa Care 360 is available to employers through ConnectCare3 at an additional cost. Employers can reach out to their ConnectCare3 Wellness Solutions Consultant for more information. If you are in distress or facing a significant loss or traumatic situation, it is recommended you contact a healthcare professional. Mindfulness practices are not to be utilized in lieu of professional mental health support.

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Recipe of the Week

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

This creamy sweet potato recipe is a huge hit with everyone. It is perfect for the holiday season!

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Welcome to the Team

Katherine Collins

Business Analyst/Biologist FWS - VA

Andy Chalonec

Project Manager

FWS - VA

Jason Marceau

Director of Solutions Engineering - CORP - VA

SUBMIT KUDOS

We receive commendations from our customers and our managers about the great work you do. These commendations like all other forms of feedback are a gift, and we want to hear even more about the great work you all do every day.

NuKudos is an app which will enable all NuAxis team members to submit a kudo/ shout out/ commendation for their peers when they want to recognize them for doing something above and beyond.

Give Kudos