Summer Picnic Fun on June 12
Employees who attended the company picnic on Sunday June 12 at Lake Accotink Park not only had a fun time with great food catered by Red Hot & Blue, but received some new company t-shirts. A new tank top and neat new dog walker logo short sleeve t-shirt were available. Both come in a choice of colors. Employees were able to bring people and dog guests as this park is a very dog friendly park. This was a great time and employees got to meet and know co-workers as more than just a name they see in Bluewave.
If you didn't attend the picnic, you have a second chance to get one of these new t-shirts or one of any one item of the Becky's Gear. Pick up your paycheck at the office on Thursday July 7 and enjoy the Appreciation Breakfast and get one items of Becky's Gear. Or you can purchase t-shirts at cost. See "Becky's Gear" in this newsletter.
Stay tune to the Employee Newsletter, bulk emails, and office fliers to learn of future company events.
Upcoming Important Dates
Wednesday September 21: Annual Company Meeting
More information will be coming on later with details of the Annual Meeting.
Sunday September 25: Pet First Aid & CPR Training
This will be the last Pet First Aid & CPR training before the October Annual Reviews. If you had a goal to take the PET First Aid & CPR training, you'll want to register for this class. To register: email Johna)
October: Annual Reviews
A list of times to sign up for your annual review will be available at the Annual Meeting on September 21. More information will be coming in the next two months. To be considered for a merit increase, you must participate with your Annual Review. See the Employee Handbook for more information.
WIN A $25 GAS CARD
Monthly Handbook Contest
All Pet Care Professionals are responsible for knowing and following the Pet Care Procedures Manual and the Employee Handbook. Here's a contest to help learn the policies and procedures. Answer the question correctly and be entered to win a $25 gas card. Email your answer to Johna. All correct responses received by 5 pm Monday July 11 will be entered in a drawing to win. Employees who work full-time in the office are not eligible to win. Send the correct answer or answers to this question.
July's Question:
It's summer time, its holiday and vacation time. Not just for our clients, but many of our employees have been taking time off from work. The company wants to be able to give employees time off from work. But unfortunately this is the same time many of our clients are away and need our company's service. Do you know what the company's policies and procedures are regarding taking time off work?
Which of the following statements is accurate concerning time off work (PTO or LWOP)?
a) Pet Care Professional are expected to be available to work on company -recognized holidays if needed.
b) Each employee is an important part of the BCP organization, and every absence affects our ability to serve our clients.
c) If you plan to take leave or to be unavailable a time you are normally available, you must submit a request for time off at least 2 weeks in advance. Requests for leave will be granted on a first come, first serve basis.
d) If an employee takes leave after being denied permission and without finding an adequate substitute, s/he will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
e) Time off (either Paid Time off , PTO, or Leave without Pay, LWOP) should be entered into Bluewave by clicking on the DNS (Do Not Schedule-formally called VACation) in Bluewave.
f) Time off work and last minute requests for time off work can be included in interim and annual review
g) All of the above are correct
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PET CARE: NEWS YOU CAN USE
A lot of pet sits are done before or after our main office is open. If
a problem or emergency arises that will prevent you from being able to
complete your pet sit, you must handle it by following the
instructions in the Pet Care Procedures manual that all employee
received and signed saying they read and will follow. In part it reads:
NOTE: Do not consider the emergency reported until you have spoken
with a member of management.
1. After hours:
a. Call a Manager at home or on his or her cell phone.
b. If no Manager is available, call another staff member to
help brainstorm a solution to the problem.
c. Continue trying to reach a Manager until the emergency is
resolved or you are able to speak to someone.
The manager/ office team person to call, in this order are:
1. Theresa Wolf - 703-298-1707
2. Barton Gates - 540-239-8874
3. Emily Morris - 703-209-6344
4. Beth Monroney - 703-362-0097
5. Johna Gagnon - 703-732-4863
Remember, all employee phone numbers are available on Bluewave. These phone numbers are for employees to use for work and should not be given out to clients.
