NOVEMBER 2020 Newsletter

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EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, it has been a very challenging year and we are SUPER THANKFUL for ALL our awesome clients and employees.  This month we would like to say an extra special THANK YOU to a very special group of people.  Nicholas Brackett, Cathleen Neese, Debra Drushel, Janice Turner, Jade Bowers, Pasqualina Tirk, Ellen Blose, Teresa Montiel-Rasp, Heather Thompson, Thomas Smith, Mitchell Bachman and Sharon Higgins, worked tirelessly over the past six weeks processing ballots and getting things ready for and helping to wind down the November election.  This was a very important assignment, and we are incredibly proud and appreciative of everyone on the team for the long hours and hard work to get Butler County through this historical project!

The Employee of the Month is chosen based on supervisor feedback, attendance, and performance.

 

REMINDERS FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY

Please read the following carefully:

Specialized will be closed Thursday, November 26th, and November 27th to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Please check with the company that you are working at to find out which day/days they will be closed for Thanksgiving.  We have 24-hour voicemail, if you need to leave a message over the holiday break.  If your call is urgent, we will return it as soon as possible, if not we will call you when we return to work.

Please submit your time sheet before you leave for the Holiday.

We highly suggest that you submit your time sheet before you leave work for the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

Even though you may be working on Monday, November 30th your time sheet approver may not be, so to be on the safe side, please submit your time before you leave Wednesday for Thanksgiving especially if the place you are working is closed on Friday also.

Late time sheets will not be processed until the following week. 

When completing your timesheet, please DO NOT enter Holiday or PTO time into the daily time area but instead list the time in the Remarks area.

HOLIDAY PAY

The following can be found on the back cover of your employee handbook.  If you need a new handbook, please let us know and we can send you one.  Specialized Staffing employees are entitled to holiday pay when the company they are working for observes the holiday.  The possible eligible holidays are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

The following requirements must be met to receive Holiday Pay:

  • Must work consecutively for 480 hours preceding the holiday.
  • Must work the scheduled day before and after the holiday.
  • Holiday pay cannot be used in calculation of overtime pay.

W-2s

Effective next year we will NO longer physically mail W2’s. We will upload all W-2’s to the Intuit Workforce website (the same site weekly paystubs are uploaded to). https://workforce.intuit.com

If you would like a paper W-2 mailed to the address on file, please request either by sending an email or calling our office.

Very important to register on the website NOW to have access to your paystubs and W-2 information.

 

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at (724) 287-8380 or 1-866-240-5150.  The office is open Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm.  If you need to contact us after our working hours, please leave a message on our 24-hour voicemail and your call will be returned the next business day.

We hope you and your family have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER EVENTS on MySpecializedCareer.com

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Presentation Title: Communicate More Effectively

Date: Wednesday, November 4th

Time: 3:00 pm

Description: The way you communicate both verbally and written has a tremendous impact on your Job Search. Often simple mistakes prevent you from scheduling interviews or obtaining offers. During this session, we will address the following:

• 10 Communication Mistakes to Avoid
• Ten questions to help you evaluate your communication skills
• Changes – to improve the way you communicate

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3246341477004917264

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Why Should Someone Hire You?

Date: Friday, November 13th

Time: 2:00 pm

Description: Why Should Someone Hire You? You know that employers are interested in knowing the answer to this question. If you do not know the answer, or how to differentiate yourself from your competition, employers are not going to take time to figure it out and you will probably be eliminated from consideration. During this session, you will learn the following:

• Effective answers to this question
• Differentiate yourself from your competition
• Your thirty-second pitch

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3721944027692677899

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: Attitude Impacts Your Job Search

Date: Tuesday, November 17th

Time: 11:00 am

Description: Your attitude is either enhancing or sabotaging your ability to obtain the results you want to achieve in your job search. Whether you think you CAN accomplish something or think you CAN’T – you are 100% correct! During this Webinar we will address the following:

• Evaluate your attitude
• Attitude and expectations
• Impact on your networking efforts
• How to gain momentum and better results

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2112385448465969675

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

 

Presentation Title: What Should be Included on Your Daily Plan?

Date: Monday, November 23rd

Time: 3:00 pm

Description: Individuals who are accepting job offers are often the best planners. If you currently are not planning out your day, this ONE CHANGE could turn your job search around. It makes sense that where you put your efforts is where you will obtain the most results. During this session, you will learn the following:

• Why and when you should plan
• What should be included
• Where to place your focus to enjoy the greatest results

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9116476827538778635

The lines will be open to address your questions following the training presentation.

OCTOBER 2020 Newsletter

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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Our employee of the month for October is Sharon Neveu!  In her new role Sharon is providing support to a very busy mortgage department with a local lender and quickly took on additional responsibilities.  Our client tells us she is doing a wonderful job in a very busy department.  We are super appreciative of the great job Sharon is doing and happy she chose to work with Specialized!

The Employee of the Month is chosen based on supervisor feedback, attendance, and performance.

REFERRALS

Specialized is always looking for good people and you can help!  Research has shown, and our own experience supports this, new hires that come into a company through employee referrals are excellent contributors and stay with the company longer.  That is where you come in!  In our experience, some of our best Candidates are currently working and they just want to be made aware of job opportunities.  If you know someone who would be a good addition to Specialized and they meet the qualifications for an existing open job, you would receive a **$100 Gift Card if you refer them for employment and they are hired!

When you have someone in mind who would be a good fit for our company, let us know by contacting Linda Wetzel via email at info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com OR call us at 724-287-8380.  Please have their name, email address and phone number available.  Also, please feel free to share our website www.TheBestWorkWithUs.com that includes current job opportunities.

Thank you!

** For a successful referral, they will be a new candidate to Specialized and successful in completing 90 days of employment with us.

W-2s

Effective next year we will NO longer physically mail W2’s. We will upload all W-2’s to the Intuit Workforce website (the same site weekly paystubs are uploaded to). https://workforce.intuit.com

If you would like a paper W-2 mailed to the address on file, please request either by sending an email or calling our office.

Very important to register on the website NOW to have access to your paystubs and W-2 information. 

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

If your roles or job duties change, we need to know so that we can update our records. We realize you are comfortable with your onsite supervisor and should communicate with them as you normally do but also send us an email or call regarding the things you have discussed.

If you have a work email at your present work location and / or a direct phone number or extension, please email that information to us.  That way if we do need to talk to you during work hours, we can easily reach you.

If you are sick or have an appointment, please remember to let us know either by voice mail or email us at Info@TheBestWorkWithUs.com

Since you are on our payroll, we are responsible to know if you are at work or not.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at (724) 287-8380 or 1-866-240-5150.  We can be reached Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00pm.  If we are away from our desk or on the phone, please leave a voice message and we will get back to you. If you need to contact us after our working hours, please leave a message on our 24-hour voicemail and your call will be returned the next business day.