HUMAN RESOURCES
NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2020
Christmas Cactus, Rebecca Portis, Mount Airy News
AskHR!
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
CHARLENE VOLD
APG Vice President of Human Resources All states, Based in Tennessee/North Carolina joann.hopson@adamspg.com | 423.620.8771
HR Manager – APG Media Central Division, Minnesota, Wisconsin 763.712.2412
TOM CLOUTIER
HR Manager - Greenville, Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City,NC and Key West, FL gdavis@apgenc.com | 252.366.8139
DEB BROOKS
APG Media of Southern Wisconsin HR Generalist – APG Janesville, Antigo and Beloit, Wisconsin sluebke@gazetteextra.com
Talent Acquisition Director for APG HR Manager – APG Maryland/Ohio tcloutier@adamspg.com | 410.770.4159 HR Manager – APG Midwestern Division, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com | 360.416.2187
GWEN DAVIS
STEPHANIE LUEBKE
HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGING YOUR HEALTH IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY INTRODUCING YOUR HEALTH CHAMPION IF YOU’RE MANAGING A HEALTH CONDITION, YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE. You and your family (ages 13+) now have access to specialized services offered through your dedicated Health Champion – an experienced nurse that can help you every step of the way so that you feel confident you’re making the right decisions.
GET ADVICE WHENEVER YOU NEED IT
Your Health Champion can help you learn: • More about a diagnosis for you or your child • How to prepare for a procedure • Recovery options after a surgery • Possible side effects of prescriptions • Lower cost treatment or medication options
They can also help with more basic benefit questions like: • Finding the right doctor • Scheduling medical services • Billing and cost inquiries • Arranging Appointments • Transferring medical records
READY TO CONNECT? CALL 1-866-465-7012
DIGI-KNOW
Your personal Health Champion is just a phone call away, whenever you need it. In fact, your Health Champion may even reach out to you just to make sure you have all support and guidance you need.
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SAFETY
SAFETY
SNOW SAFETY TIPS
SNOW SHOVELING TIPS SNOW BLOWER TIPS • Avoid overexertion when shoveling
snow. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack - a major cause of death in the winter. • Avoid shoveling if you are elderly or have a heart condition. • Stretch before going outside to shovel. • Be smart! Take frequent breaks, even if only for a couple of minutes. • Stop shoveling if you have shortness of breath, heavy sweating, or any kind of pain. • Drink plenty of fluids. • Use a smaller shovel and make sure your shovel isn’t bent, tilting, or damaged.
• If you haven’t used your snow blower in a
while, remember that gasoline may still be inside from the last time you used it. Gasoline is only good for about 30 days, unless you’ve added a fuel stabilizer. • Always make sure that the snow blower is completely turned off before replacing any parts. • Fix clogs carefully. If your snow blower becomes clogged, turn it off, and remove the key before trying to clear it. Use a stick and NOT your hands to clear debris. • If your snow blower hasn’t been checked up by a professional in a while, have it serviced before you use it.
A NOTE FOR ALL OF OUR FLORIDA FRIENDS: SIMPLY REPLACE "SNOW" WITH "SAND" IN TEXT ABOVE
ADP REMINDER Don’t forget! Addresses need to be updated in ADP before January 16, 2020 to ensure any documents arrive on time to the correct location. Now is a good time to check other personal information as well if you’re new to Adams Publishing Group. Don’t forget to check your 2020 benefit elections to make sure they are correct.
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MOVIE NIGHT
MOVIE NIGHT NOW PLAYING: JUMANJI WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
For your chance to be the lucky winner of an APG Swag and Movie Bag, answer the trivia question below correctly:
IN “JUMANJI WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE,” WHAT ARE SPENCER, BETHANY, MARTHA AND ‘FRIDGE’ DOING WHEN THEY GET SUCKED INTO THE JUMANJI GAME? All answers should be submitted to AskHR@adamspg.com. The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NOVEMBER WINNER – PATTI DEXTER, ECM The Question: In “The Polar Express,” What Hollywood actor played six roles including Santa Claus, the conductor and the narrator? *Contents of winner’s prize pack may vary.
The Answer Was: Tom Hanks
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