THE CONNECTION EV Group Biannual Newsletter | July 2016
MESSAGE FROM MIKE... Capacity vs. Fear/Greed Each week I speak with fellow business owners who say the same thing, “We cannot find good help!” Due to the shortage of qualified candidates, they are forced to turn away work, posing a frustrating conundrum. I agree with their decision and applaud them for saying “no;” how else will they maintain a reliable brand and secure their customer’s loyalty? Some in our industry believe in taking on all of the work that they are able to acquire with the resolve that they will figure out later how to get it all done. I believe over-committing in business is a function of fear or greed. In the midst of the Great Recession, businesses struggled to find ample work to keep resources engaged. On a daily basis they were wrought with the anxiety of an unknown future. Layoffs and downsizing were the norm. Today, for the moment, work appears plentiful. “Make hay while the sun shines” is what my Grandfather used to say.
Like every other company, the EV Group wants to maximize business in this economy, but we also realize that we need to flawlessly execute any work we commit our resources to. We believe that there are times, for the good of the company that we have to say “NO” (Never Over-commit). In our business we continue to position ourselves for growth while striving to maintain brand and client loyalty. I’m really excited by what 2016/17 holds in store for us. We are selectively pursuing and placing personnel where we know we can serve clients at the highest level. We are blessed to have a magnetic culture that continues to attract excellent people, allowing us to accept even more placement opportunities. Mike Novakoski, President & CEO
TO THE EV GROUP
e Welcom FAMILY!
Let’s give it up for our excellent newcomers as we welcome them to the EV Group family! Suzanne Corradini Quality Engineer James Davis Construction Laborer Bill Demharter Maintenance Engineer Phil Culik Quality Consultant Ashley Donley Accounting & Customer Service Assistant Jose Gonzalez Construction Laborer Julio Gonzalez Project Manager Rich Karwatka Maintenance Supervisor Bob Kimmel Construction Manager
Paul Kopec Production Leader Ralph Labolito Packaging Consultant John Lum Superintendent Miguel Morales Carpenter Jose Ponce Laborer Steve Popovich Superintendent Tracie Ramsey Project Engineer Alicia Russell Maintenance Engineer Gloria Tingler Engineering Assistant
SAP Fieldglass Support If you need assistance with Fieldglass or have questions, please contact Jenna Giha: jgiha@theEVgroup.com | 616.395.1427
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout / Tagout)
However, I am not sure if this statement was based in fear or greed?
Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure used across industries and research settings to ensure that hazardous equipment is properly shut off and unable to be started prior to the completion of maintenance or servicing work. LOTO protects employees servicing or maintaining machines or equipment from exposure to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled. Isolated power sources are locked and a tag is placed on the lock to identify the worker who placed it. The worker holds the key for the lock to ensure that only he or she can start the machine. Employees need to be trained to ensure that they know, understand and follow the applicable provisions of the hazardous energy control procedure and the various requirement of OSHA standards related to LOTO. Click here for OSHA related information.
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Training & Education If you have recently completed certifications or trainings, or if you are in need of renewals or additional training, please contact Stacy Chatfield at schatfield@theEVgroup.com. We would like to add qualifications to your resume to better position you for future opportunities.
We Like Referrals! Referrals are welcome! If you know any quality candidates that are in the job market, please forward their information to James Sheely at jsheely@ theEVgroup.com. Who do we hire? We are not just construction, we recruit people in a variety of fields who have a wide range of education, such as SAP, IT, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, supervision and administrative services to name a few.
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Phone
Mike Novakoski
President/CEO
616.836.5456
mikenova@theEVgroup.com
Buddy Simmons
Vice President of Operations
616.834.6690
bsimmons@theEVgroup.com
James Sheely
Director of National Sales
616.212.9916
jsheely@theEVgroup.com
Dave Lamy
Operations Executive
773.841.9500
dlamy@theEVgroup.com
Ashley Donley
Accounting & Customer Service Assistant Recruiter
616.395.1427
adonley@theEVgroup.com
616.813.2916
schatfield@theEVgroup.com
Stacy Chatfield
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