NEWSLETTER JUNE 2022
HUMAN RESOURCES
Spring Blooms, Tim Reynolds
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.
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DON’T KNOW WHOM TO CALL? CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES. KATHARINE GLASS
APG Vice President of HR kglass@adamspg.com 865.981.1101
DEB BROOKS
HR Manager - APG West dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com 360.416.2187
GWEN DAVIS
HR Manager - East gdavis@apgenc.com 252.366.8139
HEATHER MCCALMONT
HR Manager - Southern Wisconsin hmccalmont@adamspg.com 608.755.9442
MICHELE WATERS
HR Director - APG Chesapeake/ Ohio/Michigan mwaters@adamspg.com 410.770.4159
THÉRÉSE ZADNIK-KLECKER
HR Manager - APG Central therese.zadnik-klecker@adamspg.com 763.712.3559
Submit a photo to be featured in the monthly newsletter. Each month, the person whose photo is selected for the front cover will win a $25 gift card!
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Because Life Doesn’t Always Go As Planned REMINDER
OF UPCOMING COMPANY HOLIDAYS
INDEPENDENCE DAY Mon, July 4, 2022
LABOR DAY
Mon, September 5, 2022
No matter how well you plan your life, you can be sure a few unforeseen challenges will arise. When they do, it’s reassuring to know that help and support are close at hand — thanks to LifeKeys® services from Lincoln Financial Group. If you are enrolled in life and/or AD&D insurance, this program provides access to a wide array of services to help you and your loved ones through life’s ups and downs — and prepare you for whatever lies ahead.
LIFEKEYS® SERVICES INCLUDE:
Online will preparation Having a will is important because it allows you to designate who will receive your property and assets when you die. Without one, your state determines how your estate is distributed. EstateGuidance® will preparation is a quick and easy way to create and execute a will. Information on important life matters You have access to GuidanceResources® Online, where you’ll find articles, tutorials, videos, and “Ask the Expert” advice on a wide range of topics — including legal, financial, family, and career. It’s a way to stay “in the know” on important matters that impact both your personal and professional life. Protection against identity theft Identity theft is widespread, and everyone is vulnerable. LifeKeys includes an online resource for the information you need to recognize and prevent identity theft — and restore your good name.
CONGRATS
TO OUR MAY WINNER CATHIE KINNEY, CRESCENT NEWS
The Question Was: What U.S. state has the most percentage of its border being ocean coastline/beaches? The Answer Was: Hawaii
Guidance and support for your beneficiaries The LifeKeys comprehensive program offers resources to help your loved ones address a range of common concerns. Services include grief counseling, advice on financial and legal matters, and help coping with the occasional challenges of day-to-day life.
LifeKeys® Services EstateGuidance® — step-by-step online instructions to: • Name an executor to manage your estate • Choose a guardian for your children • Specify wishes for your property • Provide funeral and burial instructions GuidanceResources® — online access to information on: • Law and regulations • Money and investing • Family and relationships • Health and wellness • Work and education • Leisure and home
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Identity theft resources — online information to help you: • Spot the warning signs • Protect your cell phone, computer, and tax records from fraud • Repair your credit if you become a victim • Access credit reporting bureaus, the ID Theft Resource Center, and other essential resources Support resources for your beneficiaries
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Safety
Safety Tip: Fireworks Safety Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries. You can help us prevent fireworks-related injuries and deaths. How? By working with a national, state or local organization where you live to promote fireworks safety in your community.
FOLLOW THESE SAFETY TIPS WHEN USING FIREWORKS: • Never allow young children to play with or ignite •
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fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers. Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don’t realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals. Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks. Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. Never point or throw fireworks at another person. Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap. Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly. Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers. After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire. Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.
WHAT IS THE LONGEST RUNNING BROADWAY SHOW? SEND IN YOUR ANSWER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN Submit your answer to AskHR@adamspg.com.
The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
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Summer Cookout
RECIPE CHALLENGE
Summer
COOK OUT Recipe Challenge
SHARE YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER COOKOUT RECIPE THAT YOU HAVE MADE. We will be sharing selected recipes in an upcoming newsletter that can be enjoyed by all of us. Your recipe can be an easy one pot meal, a grilling favorite, or a more complicated prep that tests your culinary skills.
PRIZES:
First place: Blackstone Grill & APG Branded Apron Second Place: Grilling Tool Set & APG Branded Apron Third Place: APG Branded Apron
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN:
SUBMIT A RECIPE INCLUDING INGREDIENTS, COOKING INSTRUCTIONS AND A PHOTO OF WHAT THE MEAL LOOKED LIKE AFTER YOU COOKED IT Submit your recipe & photo to AskHR@adamspg.com.
The winner will be drawn on Monday, July 11, 2022.
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