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World No Tobacco Day
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Training & Development A G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. Publication - May 2019
W hat ’ s W ithin Message from the President
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Did You Know About?
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G4S All Stars
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Employee Benefits: World No Tobacco Day
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Safety Moments: Ways to Improve Mental Health
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Employee Matters: Mental Health Awareness
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Training and Development: Celebrating Service: March-April Anniversaries
Publishers Drew Levine President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Sarah Booth Sr. VP of Marketing & Communications
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G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. 1395 University Boulevard Jupiter, FL 33458 Phone: 1.800.275.8305 E-mail: editorial@usa.g4s.com Managing Editor Marshall Hastings Communications and Marketing Analyst
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A Message from the President Team, May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. It is important to me that we not only support our employees through their day-to-day work, but also ensure that they are healthy, both physically and mentally. While May is a great reminder that we should look out for one another, this is something that I encourage you to be aware of every single day of the year. There are numerous resources available to all G4S employees. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is a 24/7 resource that is available to all G4S employees and their families and is free of charge. Additionally, the National Suicide Prevention Helpline is available to anyone, regardless if they are a G4S employee or not. Further information about the EAP and the National Suicide Prevention Helpline can be found to the right.
Meet Your G4S Leader Danny Grizzard Danny Grizzard Executive Vice President G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Background: Danny joined G4S in 1993 as a Project Manager in Memphis,Tenn. Danny rose through G4S, being named Manager of Operations in Miami, Fla. and Raleigh, N.C. before being named General Manager in Austin,Texas in 1997. In 2004, Danny was named Regional Vice President of the Southern Region until 2009 when he was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations where he was responsible for leading and developing our field and regional management. Danny was again promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2010 before being named Executive Vice President for the Central Region in 2019. Danny graduated from Memphis State University with degrees in Criminology and Accounting. Danny is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the Native American Law Enforcement Association, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA).
Did You Know About?
If you are having any issues, or know of someone that might be struggling, I want you to know that we are here for you. We care about every single one of our employees and want to be sure that when they go home, they are happy and they are healthy. Every single life is worth living, and no matter the challenges that you or someone you love may face, we can get through them together.
G4S provides all employees and members of their household access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost. Behavioral health and emotional services are available 24/7.
Please utilize the resources available to you through the EAP or the National Suicide Prevention Helpline to help make sure that if anyone is struggling, they can get the help that they deserve.
If you are thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, please contact the EAP or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Understanding the issues, knowing the warning signs and making the phone call are important in suicide prevention and helping those in need.
Sincerely,
EAP Phone Number: 866.486.4334 Online: www.resourcesforliving.com Username: G4S | Password: eap4u National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255 En EspaĂąol: 888.628.9454 Veteran Crisis Line: 800.273.8255 Online: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Drew Levine President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA)
Employee Assistance Program
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G4S All Stars Richard Grasso Provides Coverage Around the Clock NEW YORK - It’s not always a physical threat, such as an intruder or robber, that G4S Security Officers need to be prepared for, but also natural threats. During a fire at a client location in New York, G4S’ Richard Grasso was there to immediately help the client, like he had done before. Richard helped the client during the fire, ensuring that their property was safe and secure, and that no one was harmed by the fire. But this isn’t the first time that Richard has been there to help. During the winter, a snowstorm made it dangerous for employees to make it into work. But with Richard on duty, they didn’t have to be concerned as he was there to provide any assistance necessary, while still ensuring he achieved his post orders. G4S Security Officer Richard Grasso
Thank you and great work to Richard for not only keeping our client’s location secure, but helping out when called upon!
Justin Baggs Supports Community as Volunteer Fire Fighter MAINE -- Many G4S Security Officers work tirelessly to support their communities. In Maine, G4S Regulated Security Officer Justin Baggs is also a member of the local fire department, and in March responded to a tragic fire. An apartment building caught on fire, bringing 50-75 firefighters to the scene. Justin, along with the rest of the team, were able to get the residents out to safety. Justin was part of a four-man crew who helped to get firefighters from the burning building.They used ladders to reach the firefighters, and despite dealing with heavy fire and the danger of collapse, constructed a bridge with additional ladders to support the rescue operation.
G4S RSS Security Officer Justin Baggs
Great work by Justin and all of the brave firefighters who worked to ensure the safety of the community. Thank you for your service!
John Wilson Proves The Value of Teamwork CALIFORNIA - To be an effective security officer, it is more than being able to stop a robbery or assist in a medical emergency. You need to be knowledgeable of your surroundings and help fellow members of the team. G4S’ John Wilson does just that. John is a great asset to the security team, and as a field trainer, excels at passing down his knowledge to the new team members. With a positive attitude, John is always on time and will go wherever the team needs him to provide consistent security coverage. Thanks to John’s efforts, he has helped mitigate potential risks while on duty, allowing our clients and their customers to feel safe and secure without any interruptions. G4S BPO John Wilson
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Thanks for all your hard work, John, and for being a dedicated member of the team!
G4S Employee Benefits
May Employee Benefits World No Tobacco Day
Smoking is one of the most harmful habits to someone’s health. More than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While smoking is extremely harmful, 1.3 million smokers quit every year, and since 1965, more than 40 percent of all adults who have ever smoked have quit. May 31 is World No Tobacco Day, which means that if you or someone you know is looking to quit smoking, now is a great time. If you are enrolled in a G4S Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical plan, there are additional resources to help you quit tobacco at no cost to you. G4S offers the Quit For Life Program as part of your Blue Cross plan. The program, created by the American Cancer Society and Optum, is the nation’s leading tobacco cessation program. All participants receive up to five outbound coaching calls and unlimited toll-free access to a Quit Coach for the duration of the program. When you enroll, you receive eight weeks of the nicotine patch or gum for free, along with a printed workbook and access to Web Coach, an online community comprised of e-learning tools, social support and information about quitting. You can enroll in the Quit For Life Program by calling 1.866.QUIT.4.LIFE (866.784.8454) or by visiting wwww.quitnow.net/G4S. If you have any additional questions, visit the G4S Benefits Service Center 24/7 at www.G4S.BenefitsNow.com, or contact your local G4S area office. If you have questions about these or any of your benefits, please contact the G4S Benefits Service Center at 844.474.6626. Benefit Representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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G4S Safety Moments
May Safety Moments Ways to Improve Mental Health
Mental health is a crucial aspect to everyone’s overall health and well-being. There is a huge emphasis on physical health in our society today, but there is not as much of a focus on mental health. Although taking care of our body physically contributes to our mental health in multiple ways, it is important to remember that mental health is an important entity in itself. Being proactive about our physical health is just one way that we can better our mental health, but there are other small changes that we can make each day to improve our mental state. Some of these small changes include, finding sources of humor, animal companionship and finding a healthy work life balance. Finding humor throughout daily tasks is important for everyone, but can specifically help individuals dealing with mental illness. Finding healing in humor can contribute to better interactions with others, a stronger immune system and can even decrease burnout levels on the job. Another practical way to contribute to our mental health is through animal companionship. Owning a pet has proven to improve cardiovascular health, decrease stress and lower blood pressure amongst other physical benefits. In terms of mental health, owning a pet decreases loneliness which contributes to lowering the risk of developing chronic illnesses. All of these factors play a role in developing and contributing to mental health issues, and by having animal companionship these risks are combated in an effective way. Animal companionship can even be helpful in the business world, as pet-friendly workplaces have been proven to increase productivity among workers and attract more candidates. In addition to these things, finding a balance between work and play is essential to a healthy mental state. One small way to create a better work and life balance could be to work remotely one day per week, if your schedule and job allow this. By taking a work-life balance seriously, the risk of depression, especially in men is lowered. All of these small changes can be implemented into our lives and play positively into our mental health state. Through implementing these changes, we contribute to small successes that ultimately lead to huge life changes for our physical and mental health. Creating a tangible connection between mind and body impacts us in ways that we do not realize. Moving forward, we must remember that our mental health is just as important as our physical health.
To get additional safety information, contact your local office or send an email to safety@usa.g4s.com.
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G4S Employee Matters
Employee Matters Mental Health Awareness
May is nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, but G4S is committed to ensuring the well-being of our employees each and every day. The ability to create and foster a supportive and encouraging workplace environment begins by raising Mental Health Awareness through knowledge, communication and resources. One in five adults are diagnosed with a mental disorder each year, but only one in four will disclose a condition to their employer. The negative stigma surrounding mental health issues often causes individuals to feel ashamed and embarrassed, and fearful of adverse action by their employer. Maintain a healthy workplace environment by engaging with employees on a regular basis through conversations, appraisals and meetings where employees can openly express themselves. If you recognize that someone may be struggling emotionally, the first step is to show compassion and extend a willingness to find the appropriate resources for help.
Employee Engagement: Growth and Encouragement The Psychological Contract strengthens the relationship between an employer and its personnel with an emphasis on the beliefs and expectations of employees. This philosophy is characterized by respect, compassion, trust, empathy, fairness and objectivity to identify intentions, goals, and commitments. Expectations for the Employee: • Effort and Performance: Working both quantitatively and qualitatively for the best interests of the Company • Flexibility: Adaptation to changing dynamics, roles, and responsibilities • Loyalty and Integrity: Respect and professional representation of the Company • Ethical Conduct: Adhering to Company policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws to ensure Company compliance Expectations for the Employer: • Job Content and Environment: Providing meaningful and challenging responsibilities in a supportive and cooperative work environment • Career Development: Engaging in regular appraisals to identify and encourage promotional opportunities • Financial Compensation: Payment of fair and favorable wages that accurately reflect roles, responsibilities and abilities • Work-Life Balance: Respect and understanding of personal circumstances, needs and desires; implementation of Employee Assistance Programs Through its successful execution, the Psychological Contract helps employers avoid mis-perceptions of their actions, and employees experience professional growth through self-actualization. The outcome of the Psychological Contract is a rewarding balance of both employer and employee values and needs.
Training and Development
The Training and Development team put together infographics and links that cover the warning signs, what to do if you expect someone is thinking about suicide and how to prepare for a mental health crisis. You can visit the training on G4Su here: https://g4s.exceedlms.com/student/enrollments/create_enrollment_from_token/ wnUCkePDT9ymvftLfde7dixj If you have additional questions about the North America Training Institute, including how you can obtain certifications, course completion cards, etc., please contact your local G4S office or the G4S North America Training Institute via email at nati@usa.g4s.com.
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Featured Employee Discounts
May Employee Discount Apple Employee Purchasing Program
Mother’s Day is officially in the rearview mirror, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get the mothers in your life a great gift, or treat yourself to something great! As a G4S Employee, you are eligible for the Apple Employee Pricing Program. On select products, you pay the same that Apple employees pay, while also being eligible to earn WOWPoints, Perks At Work’s currency, on select purchases. Here’s how to shop for Apple products: • Login to Perks at Work at www.perksatwork.com. • Click the “Exclusives” button in the top right corner of the screen • Click Apple Employee Purchase Program, or any of the other Exclusive offers available to you as a G4S employee • Find the perfect item! If Apple products are not on your wish list, there are numerous other offers on Perks at Work exclusive to you as a G4S employee. Perks at Work has great exclusive offers and pricing through companies like Ford, GM and Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge. It also offers discounts on hotels, flights, cruises and vacation packages. Whatever it is you’re looking for, chances are that Perks at Work has a great offer for you. If you haven’t already registered on Perks at Work, getting access is fast and easy, simply follow these steps: • Go online to www.perksatwork.com • Click on the Register for Free button • Enter your personal email address in the Work Email field • Select G4S US as the company • Verify your Employee ID. It will be the first initial of your first name, your entire last name and the last four digits of your Social Security number, e.g. jsmith1234 • Click Create my Account Sign up for weekly or monthly notifications (www.perksatwork.com/myaccount/emailsetting) from Perks at Work to stay up-to-date on exclusive offers not available to the public and limited time offers available to you and your family. If you have any questions about employee discounts, contact Thom McBride in the Employee Benefits department at (561) 691-6584 or by email at thom.mcbride@usa.g4s.com.
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Celebrating Service
Employees Celebrating Anniversaries May 2019 30 Years
New Hampshire James Price
25 Years
Florida John Edwards Willie Harris Neftali Reynosos Kentucky Antoinette Forbes New York Jon Ladue
20 Years
California Anthony Giesing Florida Michelle Gordon Faron Law Tomas Nazario-Vega Eduardo Rodriguez Barry Rosenkopf Scott Sullivan Michigan Susan Kreischer
Mississippi Eugene Banks
New Hampshire David Kronin
Minnesota Wayne Hessedal Justin Johnson Lori Kiffmeyer Stephanie Larson Nicholas Miskowic Jordan Schmit Logan Strange
New York Rodney Jewett Stephen Thayer
Missouri Edward Estadt James Schardan
North Carolina Norman Bracey Kacey Purvis Laura Saunders
Nevada Amber Frederick
Missouri Betsy Kitson
Texas Timothy Armstrong John Gunter Washington Robert Stahly
10 Years
Alabama Jeffrey Bennett
Nevada Kimberly Boharsik
California Charlotte Gorham Brandon Joffe John Rapp
North Carolina Tifani Grusky
Connecticut Jasmine McCall
Oklahoma Richard Soper
Delaware Jessica Atkins Edward Heffron
South Carolina William Scites 15 Years Arizona Manuel Gonzalez California Jesus Basco Robert Campos Charles Diaz Florida Trinidad Palacio Tamilselvi Ramasamy
Florida Frantz Ali Steven Beck Loretta Clayton Peter Coulombe Michael Dichiaro Charmaine Hall Shannile Iverson Kyndall Johnson Robert Means Nicholas Nappo James Ricereto Hawaii Jhoe Felipe
New Hampshire Richard Gonthier Stephen Patt New Jersey Carlos Travezano New York Ariel Jimenez Mark Roberts North Carolina Rochelle Stitt Oklahoma Earnest Saulsberry Pennsylvania Mark Castagliuolo William Collier Eric Martin Tennessee Brent Ogle Kenneth Wooten Texas Jesus Avellaneda Marco Balboa Ernestine Davis Charles Peterson Wisconsin Robert Marsh
5 Years
Alabama Melissa Brady Christopher Covey
Hawaii Layne Hironaka
Iowa Bryant Voss
Arizona Rhonda Hatchett Linda Low Barry Pingilley James Simpson Mark Williams
Maryland Edwin Vincent
Maine Keith Stetson
Arkansas Eric Frazer
Georgia Derryl Fountain Sandra Somersall-Williams
Illinois Kim Wheeler
Aaliyah Lee Felicia Royston California Daniel Arnone Satinder Bains James Bruton Raul Cardoso Luis Cornejo Carlos Corona Marlene Garcia Wayne Gilcrease Jorge Gomez Victor Hoffman William Jenkins Maurice Lewis Steve Lopez Emmanuel Lumen Timothy Martin Andrew Murphy Celina Murrington James Nunn III Ronald Remington Michael Robinson Curtis Thompson Brenda Vargas Jack Vu Paul Ybanez Colorado Gordon Booco Kenneth Jones Delaware Yvonnca Thornton Florida Necia Austin Barryn Carlton Dale Christian Jeremy Crawford Justin Dalrymple Mikael De Oliveira Robert Dodge Tracy Fiffia Hassan Frazer Kristen Getty Vilma Gray Willie Grimball Mary Krause Elta Lizaire Angelo Ortiz Darnella Pearson-King Luis Sanchez Theresa Schultz Lea Stephens Bruce Thompson Patrick Tilley Kentina Wiley Michele Woodall-Hansen Thomas Woolsey Walner Wroy
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Celebrating Service
Employees Celebrating Anniversaries May 2019 5 Years Continued Georgia Elicia Mitchem Mandrell Perryman Anthony Pyatt Douglas Sarrett
Hawaii Jessica Anderson Casey Argayoso Tabatha Cabus-Majamay Sauoleola Laloulu Paulo Martinez Cynthia Ott Michael Oura Illinois Winston Durancik Khaja Haque Michelle Lester Keneisha Pittman Guadalupe Serrano Blake Stanton Indiana Ghazanfar Ali Iowa Matthew Clark Brian Sorick Kansas Jeffrey Burris Louisiana Qiana McClay Maryland Kaila Neal Massachusetts Mustapha Daraai James Patelis
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Michigan Dominic DeYonker Scottie Heard Blair Mahone Steve Miller Marie Shaffer
Brandon Gallagher Jesus Marmolejos Domingo Quinones Cynthia Rivers Errol Robinson Arthuram White
Minnesota Dominic DeYonker Scottie Heard Blair Mahone Steve Miller Marie Shaffer
North Carolina Jason Armstrong James Buie Michael Cook Crystal Crosby Robert Curtis Ernest Gaskins Arleta Hooker Susan Hudgins Thomas Hudgins Paul Dre Jackson Heather Mickey Anthony Molden Robert Powell William Simpson
Mississippi William Huggins Missouri Sharonalynn Blessington Nebraska Scott Ahl Terry Atilano Delven Dietz Gary Haddock David Smith Lisa Varnes-Rex Nevada Jermaine Brower Carol Morsovillo Richard Strom New Jersey Carolyn Foy Kristina Koliopoulos Jean Lucien Melissa Roman New York Scott Bielecky Reginald Butt Nicholas Capria Robert Fowler
Ohio Long Nguyen Angelina St Clair Shawn Stafford Oklahoma Asa Alexander Wesley Jones Oregon Joe Bruzek Anders Jorgensen Osmund Lee Pennsylvania Brian Crile Curtis Harrison Corey Maitz South Dakota Bonnie Kampmann
Tennessee Martin Wrusch Texas Sidni Ankle Mike Arrington Heather Barnes BriJanna Buckner Barbara Carney Charles Coleman Abdul Fazli Ezekiel Gajmer Latorree Garrett Renison Ogoti Teresa Olivarez Rodolfo Ramos Rudolf Tanjong Christopher Taylor Virginia Mordehay Altaracz Ernest Amponsah Joseph Arthur Joseph Arthur Steven Bowley Andrea Chaffin Julisia Crawford Lonnise Hart Nambiema Mahama Enayatullah Maleki Niajah Manley Naeirah Neville Elijah Phillips Lamin Sankoh Eleanor Shepard Brian Tanwarong West Virginia Timothy Whipkey Wyoming Julie Perkins