NEWSLETTER
JULY 2019
HUMAN RESOURCES
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Have a question, but don’t know whom to ask? The Human Resources staff is listening! You can always send an email to Ask HR if you have questions or concerns. Emails will be kept confidential and, if we print your question in the APG newsletter, we will not use your name. Questions may be emailed to AskHR@adamspg.com or sent interoffice to your regional HR representative.
DON’T KNOW WHOM TO CALL? CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES. JO ANN HOPSON, PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS
DEB BROOKS
APG Vice President of Human Resources All states, Based in Tennessee/North Carolina joann.hopson@adamspg.com 423.620.8771
HR Manager – APG Midwestern Division, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com 360.416.2187
TOM CLOUTIER
HR Manager – APG Media Central Division, Minnesota, Wisconsin 763.712.2412
Talent Acquisition Director for APG HR Manager – APG Maryland/Ohio tcloutier@adamspg.com 410.770.4159
CHARLENE VOLD GWEN DAVIS
HR Manager - Greenville, Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City,NC and Key West, FL gdavis@apgenc.com 252.366.8139
HUMAN
TEAMWORK IS CRUCIAL IN TODAY’S WORKPLACE In today’s workplace, most jobs involve interacting with others, making the need for effective teamwork crucial to the success of any business. Being able to work both as an individual and with your colleagues or employees is essential in attaining the overall objectives and goals of an organization. Being part of a team and respecting your teammates can garner amazing results, as opposed to not working together and attempting to stand out on your own, which can be detrimental. One of the worst scenarios in any business or office involves the showboater, which can have extremely negative effects on the office/company and the relationships therein. Showboaters are individuals who scoff at being part of a team and do all they can to attract attention with conspicuous behavior, which can include showing off about how much they know, how smart they are, how tough they can be, how many deals they’ve made, and so on. That’s the opposite of the conduct that is necessary when you become part of a workplace team, where it’s important to show some modesty and celebrate achievements as a group. Following are the top five reasons teamwork is imperative and why it should matter to you: WORKING AS A TEAM PROMOTES COLLABORATION IN THE WORKPLACE –
variety of strengths, weaknesses, talents, habits and communication skills, a united team where each person’s abilities are recognized keeps employees from becoming too competitive and focused on their own accomplishments. TEAMWORK LEADS TO A VARIETY OF PERSPECTIVES AND RESPONSES – Solid
teamwork provides your business with a myriad of different thoughts, perspectives, opportunities, creative ideas, and problem-solving methods. A genuinely sound team atmosphere allows individuals to brainstorm collectively, which only serves to increase the team’s ability to solve issues, allowing them to find more effective and efficient solutions. Being able to share thoughts, opinions, and ideas makes employees more confident, bolsters accountability, and can lead to more effective decisions quicker, then when working in a silo. IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY ARE A BY-PRODUCT OF TEAMWORK – Because
the workload is being shared, there is less pressure on individuals, while also helping to ensure that assignments are finished on time. It also makes goals more manageable, enhances performance, improves job satisfaction and increases work pace. In short, working together as a group, as opposed to operating alone, promotes more proficient productivity and the team can complete their duties faster as more minds and bodies are all working toward the same goals and objectives. TEAMWORK AFFORDS WONDERFUL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES – Learning from
When everyone is supporting, encouraging and cooperating one another, the workplace synergy is palpable. This type of environment makes team members feel a larger sense of accomplishment and makes them want to perform at an even higher level. When everyone on the team knows their role and responsibilities, as well as how important their contributions are to the team, they will likely then share the same vision and goals.
others’ mistakes is a great benefit to working as a team. Individuals who are committed to a team can circumvent future mistakes, discover new concepts, and gain insight from divergent perspectives from their teammates. Employees can grow exponentially in this setting, expanding their skills and picking up new ideas, which leads to more effective approaches and solutions to the tasks at hand.
TEAMWORK PROMOTES UNITY – This type of environment encourages loyalty and fosters friendships. Close-knit relationships motivate employees and make them want to work harder, be supportive of each other and get along with everyone. Because employees possess a
The moral to the story? Not functioning as a team can be detrimental to an organization while individuals must be able to work well with others if they expect to have meaningful and successful careers.
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AVOID HEAT-RELATED ILLNESSES AND DEATH The human body is normally able to regulate its temperature through sweating, until it is exposed to more heat than it can handle. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can escalate rapidly, leading to delirium, organ damage and even death.
WEAR PROTECTION
NO ALCOHOL
DRINK MORE WATER
NO SILK AND DARK CLOTHES
HEAT EXHAUSTION
HEAT STROKE
When the body loses excessive water and salt, usually due to sweating, heat exhaustion can occur. signs and symptoms include: • Sweating • Pale, ashen or moist skin • Muscle cramps • Fatigue, weakness or exhaustion • Headache, dizziness or fainting • Nausea or vomiting • Rapid heart rate
Seek medical help immediately if someone is suffering from heat stroke. Signs include: • Body temperature above 103 degrees • Skin that is flushed, dry and hot to the touch; sweating has usually stopped • Rapid breathing • Headache, dizziness, confusion or other signs of altered mental status • Irrational or belligerent behavior • Convulsions or unresponsiveness
Uncontrolled heat exhaustion can evolve into heat stroke, so make sure to treat victims quickly: • Move victims to a shaded or air-conditioned area • Give water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages • Apply wet towels, or have victims take a cool shower The best way to avoid a heat-related illness is to limit exposure outdoors during hot days. • Air conditioning is the best way to cool off • Drink fluids, even if you don’t feel thirsty, and avoid alcohol • Wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat • Replace salt lost from sweating by drinking fruit juice or sports drinks • Avoid spending time outdoors during the hottest part of the day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Wear sunscreen; sunburn affects the body’s ability to cool itself
LIMIT TIME OUTDOORS
Immediately take action: • Call 911 • Move the victim to a cool place • Remove unnecessary clothing • Immediately cool the victim by immersing up to the neck in cold water (with the help of a second rescuer) • If immersion in cold water is not possible, place the victim in a cold shower or move to a cool area and cover as much of the body as possible with cold, wet towels • Keep cooling until body temperature drops to 101 degrees • Monitor the victim’s breathing and be ready to give CPR if needed DO NOT: • Force the victim to drink liquids • Apply rubbing alcohol to the skin • Allow victims to take pain relievers or salt tablets 3
MOVIE NIGHT
MOVIE NIGHT NOW PLAYING: INDEPENDENCE DAY For your chance to be the lucky winner of an APG Swag and Movie Bag, answer the trivia question below correctly:
IN “INDEPENDENCE DAY,” IN WHAT STATE IS THE FIRST EXTRATERRESTRIAL TRANSMISSION HEARD? All answers should be submitted to AskHR@adamspg.com. The winner will be drawn on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JUNE WINNER – GREG MUELLER, APG MEDIA CHESAPEAKE The Question Was: In “Guardians of the Galaxy,” how does Peter Quill distract Ronan while Drax and Rocket Raccoon fix the weapon? The Answer Was: Dance Battle
*Contents of winner’s prize pack may vary.
ASSOCIATE NEWSLETTER GOING QUARTERLY
Beginning in April the Associate Newsletter is now going quarterly. Each month we will bring you the HR Newsletter bringing you information from Human Resources, Safety, Health, Financial and the always fun, Movie Trivia!
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