​Focus on Our Values

Own the business

How do we do this? Know your goals and work hard to achieve them every day.

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Safety Update

Safe Lifting

Before you attempt to lift, assess the load and determine if it is too large or too heavy to safely lift alone. If the load can be made smaller or lighter by removing items or breaking them down into smaller pieces, you should do that.

Question: How many people are needed to lift a couch?

Answer: The minimum is 2, however it may take more! You may need 3-4 people to safely lift a couch. More hands make light work for everyone.

Question: What is the correct way to lift a heavy item?

Answer: Whether working alone or with others, always lift by keeping your back straight, using your legs to make the lift. Keep your arms tucked in and the load close to your body.

Question: What is important to make a successful team lift?

If possible, team with someone that is similar in size to help make the lift. That will keep the load level and evenly distribute the weight for everyone involved.

Communicate during the lift. Things to communicate are when to begin or end the lift by counting to 3. Talk out a plan of which way you are moving once the load is lifted and where you will set it down.

What else can you do to make moving heavy or awkward items easier?

Use one of the tools at your disposal to move items to reduce the amount of lifting required.

Dollys or hand trucks

Flatbed Carts (you may need to remove the handles for long items like sofas

Pallet jacks

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Wellness

Social Wellbeing

(Information from PositivePsychology.com and SocialSelf.com)

July is Social Wellness Month. There is a close link between social contact and mental health. Being social may reduce your risk of mental illness, and a lack of social contact can worsen mental health problems.

Tip: Summer is a great time to participate in community events. Find a concert, farmer's market, art in the park or festival, and engage in your community.

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HR Update

Mid-Year Performance Reviews

Everyone: Mid-year reviews will be scheduled by your leader before July 24. Mid-year performance reviews provide an opportunity to reflect on what you have learned in the past few months, review targets for personal growth and discuss how you want to contribute positively to the organization in the future. It is also a time for your leader to provide feedback on how you are doing and talk about your performance.

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Training

Training that needs to be completed in Quarter 3 will be assigned on July 1. Log into Paycom to see which ones you are required to complete. All assigned training is due on September 30.

• Safety Walk

• Blood Borne Pathogens

• IT Phishing

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Referral Bonus

If a candidate you refer becomes employed at Goodwill NCW and remains employed for at least 60 days with satisfactory performance, you will be eligible to receive a $200 referral bonus. There is no limit on the number of candidates a team member can refer.