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NEWSLETTER PAGE 14Getting to Know …John ThompsonCustomer Service Representative, Enfield, CTCan you tell us about your career here and the changes you’ve seen?I’ve been here for 30 plus years and have had a few different jobs. I startedout as a roll-off driver and did that for over 20 years. I spent a few years incustomer service before starting up the wire shop with John Pizzimenti then went back to customer servicewhere I am now. I’m often asked to help with trainings so I can share my experience as a roll-off driver andgive a unique perspective on what a driver would see. I’ve also been here for a while, so I’m able to helpnavigate the complexity of the companies.One of the bigger changes in the trash industry I’ve seen from the 80’s and 90’s is how volume reduction oftrash is handled. When I drove, we just dumped our load in a mud hole and the sorters would take out whatcould be salvaged. Now, we have state of the art volume reducing facilities that sort everything. It’s a bigchange and exciting to see the transition.What is your favorite part of working here?It feels like home. For over 30 years I’ve been able to create a good life for myself by working here. Theyare employers that want you to succeed as an employee and offer you whatever you need to do your job. Idon’t think there’s many employers around like that anymore.What’s your most memorable facepalm moment?I got a call from a lady who couldn’t find her cat and thought she might have put it out in a garbage bag. Iimmediately called dispatch that contacted the driver who stopped and checked for the cat. She calledback later to say she had found the cat safe in her house.Do you have any words of advice for new employees?Word hard, work safe and take pride in what you do. Don’t ever minimize your job – everyone has animportant role!What would we most likely findyou doing on the weekend?Working on projects (I have a longhoney-do list), a little fishing andspending time with my grandson,Wesley. He has my heart.
NEWSLETTER PAGE 15Wellness Update 2020#WeChallengeYouFor those employees enrolled in our healthplan, there is a no cost, valuable resourceavailable to you which provides confidentialsupport, resources and information to helpget through life's challenges.Website: Guidanceresources.comTo register, use the WebID: EAPBusinessSome of our Biggest Heart Winners!Our 2020 focus is to encourage and empower YOU to make healthy lifestyle choices. Throughout theyear we will promote a #WeChallengeYou initiative focused on an area of wellness. February’s BiggestHeart competition kicked off 2020 #WeChallengeYou. We challenged YOU to track your steps to ahealthier mind and body. Your mindfulness created a healthy habit to carry all year.#WeChallengeYou UpcomingOur Biometrics Team will be onsite late April into May for our yearlywellness screenings. Get screened and receive a cool t-shirt!Remember how important it is to know your numbers.Keep your eyes on the Marlin board for our next #WeChallengeYou.Wellness RemindersSpring is around the corner! Signups for races and fitness competitions are everywhere. Send us yourpicture completing the event and a receipt for reimbursement up to $100! Good luck to all of ourcompetitors!We are always searching for inclusive events and challenges to enhance our sense of community, health,and wellness. When you spot one, please share with your Site Liaison or emailwellness@usarecycle.com.Wellness Tip: Stay hydrated! Even when the temperatures are not HOT keep a water bottle with YOU allday. Staying hydrated leads to healthier joints, teeth, and skin. Drinking more water will increase yourbrain function and decrease feeling tired!
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