Below are some sample Spotlights and ideas of ways to use Spotlights.
January - New Year's Day
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Title: New Year, New You
Content: With the new year comes new opportunities and a chance to start fresh. Consider setting goals and making plans for the year ahead. Whether you're looking to improve your health or learn a new skill, now is the time to start planning and taking action. Remember to break your goals down into actionable steps and celebrate your progress along the way.
Other January Events: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February - Black History Month
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Title: February is Black History Month!
Content: February is Black History Month! This article has some great ways to celebrate Black History Month. We can all individually find ways to celebrate the month and share them in our Company Teams room. You can do them with your family, friends or on your own. But please take a moment and enrich your life in this process. Please post how you celebrated, what you learned, someone who inspires you etc. As always, pictures welcomed!
Other February Events: American Heart Month, Engineers Week
March - Employee Appreciation Day
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Title: We Appreciate YOU!
Content: Employee Appreciation Day is celebrated this month, but we appreciate you every day. Thank you for all your contributions to our company and our clients. You make us who we are today, and we acknowledge that our greatest and most important asset is YOU!
Happy Employee Appreciation Day!
Other March Events: National Women's History Month, International Women's Day
April - National Stress Awareness Month
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Title: Don't Worry, Be Happy.
Content: "Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time." -John Lubbock
Most people have experienced stress in some way. Stress can have various effects on your well-being and happiness. Remember that you are just as important as the things you do and the others you care for. Take care of yourself, breathe, take a moment to relax or meditate, and decompress in order to manage daily stresses.
Other April Events: Volunteer Appreciation Month, World Health Day, Earth Day, Administrative Professionals' Day
May - Memorial Day
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Title: Thank You to Our Heroes
Content: Memorial Day is an important day of remembrance and reflection. It is a time to honor the sacrifices of those who have served our country, and to renew our commitment to the values of freedom, democracy, and equality that they fought to protect.
Many of us will celebrate by attending parades, barbeques, and other outdoor events with friends and family. However, it's important to remember the true meaning of the holiday and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Whatever your plans may be for Memorial Day, take a moment to reflect on the bravery and dedication of those who have served in the military and how they have helped to protect the freedoms and values that we hold dear.
Other May Events: National Blood Pressure Month, International Nurses Week
June - National Safety Month
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Title: National Safety Month
Content: June is National Safety Month and is observed to focus on how we can keep our workplace and environment safe and prevent injuries so everyone can live their lives to the fullest. The National Safety Council is the founder of National Safety Month and focuses on various safety topics throughout the month, providing resources to identify risks and assist in creating safe environments for everyone.
Here are some ways you can participate in National Safety Month:
- Conduct a home fire drill - test your fire alarms and plan what to do in case of a fire.
- Update your first-aid kit - make sure you are prepared for unforeseen emergencies by stocking up on bandages, ointments, gauze, aspirin, gloves, etc.
- Check your medicine cabinet - make sure you remove and replace expired medications.
Other June Events: Pride Month, World Blood Donor Day, Juneteenth
July - Independence Day
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Title: Hooray for the Red, White and Blue
Content: Independence Day is an important symbol of American patriotism and freedom. It's a time to reflect on our country's history and to come together and celebrate the values that make America great.
Here are some ways to celebrate:
- Freedom Park is hosting a community field day with family-friendly activities, face-painting, live music, and fireworks.
- The downtown YMCA is having a community parade. Decorate your trikes, bikes, wagons and strollers and walk down main street to show off your creativity and patriotism.
- Catch some rays at the river. The city is hosting an Independence Day event at the river with water sports, concerts, food trucks and fireworks.
Other July Events: International Friendship Day
August - National Wellness Month
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Title: Wishing You Well
Content: August is National Wellness Month! Wellness is more than avoiding germs or not being sick. The Global Wellness institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health. Holistically, wellness includes six dimensions: physical wellness, emotional wellness, spiritual wellness, social wellness, intellectual wellness, and occupational wellness. Below are some company-sponsored and supported events that we encourage you to attend. An email will be sent to our company-wide distribution list with information on how to sign up.
- Book Club: Grandma Gatewood's Walk, the inspiring true story of the woman who saved the Appalachian Trail, by Ben Montgomery will be the book for this month.
- Friday Fitness: Every Friday at 4:30 pm, we will be hosting a 30-minute fitness class in the warehouse. No weights or special gear needed.
- Mid-day Meditation: every Tuesday and Thursday at 1 pm we will have a 15-minute online meditation class.
- Social Society: Saturday night social activities including miniature golf, bowling, pickle ball and a themed outdoor escape room.
- Cooking Class: Learn how to cook healthy and nutritious meals for the whole family.
Other August Events: World Humanitarian Day, Women's Equality Day
September - School Starts
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Title: Learning is Growing
Content: "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin
"Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think" - Albert Einstein
School is back in session this month for many of us and our children. We believe learning is growing and encourage this both personally and professionally. We want everyone to grow into their fullest potential and support this in following ways.
- If you have a child in elementary, intermediate/middle or high school, please fill out the Back-to-School form in the employee portal and submit to HR to be gifted with a $50 gift card to help purchase whatever your child needs for the school year.
- We have a tuition reimbursement program for full-time employees that have been with the company for at least 1 year of consecutive service. To participate, you can download our Tuition Reimbursement Policy and application from the employee portal.
- Explore and apply to our job-postings found on LinkedIn and posted to our Company Teams room.
- Wisdom Wednesday - remember to join our bi-weekly Wisdom Wednesday to learn new skills or tools from your colleagues. Let HR know if you'd like to be a presenter and what your topic will be so we can add it to the schedule.
Other September Events: National Hispanic Heritage Month, Labor Day, Truck Driver Appreciation Week
October - Global Diversity Awareness Month
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Title: Our Voices are Stronger Together
Content: October is Global Diversity Awareness Month. We believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) are the hallmarks of a great company and strengthen a company's culture significantly. We encourage DE&I in every aspect of our organization and will be hosting two virtual DE&I lunch and learns this month on October 12th and 26th from 12 pm to 1 pm. Invites will be sent to the company-wide email distribution list, and we encourage everyone to attend.
If you're curious how much DE&I affects companies and why those initiatives should be a priority, check out the following articles.
- 3 Ways to Manage Generational Diversity in the Workplace
- Building a More Inclusive Leadership Pipeline
- Generational Diversity: How to Attract and Retain Talent of All Ages
- Building an Inclusive Culture Using Gender Pronouns
- 9 Ways to Create a More Inclusive Workplace
- How Healthy Conversations Create a Stronger, Inclusive Culture
Other October Events: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Customer Service Week, World Mental Health Day
November - National Gratitude Month
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Title: We're Grateful for You!
Content: November is National Gratitude Month. This is a time to reflect on the things we are grateful for and express our appreciation to those who have made a positive impact in our lives.
Research has shown that practicing gratitude can have a positive impact on our mental health and well-being. It can help us feel more positive emotions, improve our relationships, and increase our resilience in the face of challenges.
Let's use this month as an opportunity to cultivate more gratitude in our lives and spread kindness to those around us. Take time this month to send recognition, make a phone call, or do something kind for someone you appreciate.
Other November Events: Men's Health Awareness Month, International Stress Awareness Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving
December
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Title: Happy Holidays
Content: As we reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead, one thing is clear - we wouldn't be where we are today without you. We are grateful and thankful for each and every one of you and the accomplishments we have all achieved individually, departmentally, and as a company. We are not only a team, we are a family. We wish you the best holiday season and all the joy that comes with it.
Other December Events: Universal Human Rights Month, International Volunteer Day, National Thank You Day, International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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