The GLA Insider
Monthly Employee Newsletter
GLA kicks off ISO implementation!
What does that mean for you? ISO 9001 requirements are completely integrated into your daily work practices and your job training. As a result, you will be working in an environment in which all employees are committed to performing their work in the best possible way. An environment that encourages employees to help improve our processes, which helps improve the overall job satisfaction of our employees. We will utilize auditors to verify that the ISO system is properly implemented and followed.
As an employee we will need you to uphold our quality policy, perform your work in a consistent manner and according to your job requirements, keeping in mind that our customers deserve the best that we can offer. Remember that you are one of our most valuable assets. Please contribute to our success with your improvement ideas and help us to keep the lines of communication open.
In other news...
HR SPOTLIGHT
- Our move into the new Dundee facility!
- A new paid vacation/PTO policy
- A new "inclement weather" policy
- A clearly defined organization chart/reporting structure to help improve communication and business relations
- The rollout of formal job descriptions for each and every job within GLA, so everyone has a clear understanding of what GLA expects of them
- Purchase of several new tablets, so everyone is able to clock their time appropriately
- Purchase of new Project Management software to help us schedule/track/communicate/measure the performance of each job. This software includes a field APP that each Foreman will be able to access, in real time, offering improved communications and streamlined workflow. (Rolling out now)
- A new bonus incentive program for the field team, to reward team efforts for jobs completed on time and within budget.
As we move forward this year, we are continuing to listen to your feedback and suggestions. We have additional programs, incentives and projects on our "to do" list for 2016-2017 and look forward to sharing them with you!
Safety Update: Responding to an accident
- If a fellow employee is injured, provide immediate attention. If the injury is serious, call 911. Do not move the injured person. Do not leave them alone.
- If the injury warrants a "24 hour clinic", then a fellow co-worker or Supervisor should transport the employee to such a facility. Announce that you will need a worker's compensation nurse/dept. upon check-in.
- Contact a Corporate Supervisor immediately to notify them and to obtain further direction.
- Fill out an Accident Reporting Form (Located within your Field Safety Manual) with all required information. The person filling out the form should be the site/location Supervisor. They should sign/date the form and fax or scan/email to Human Resources immediately. HR will then complete the last portion of the form and anything missing, like date of hire, etc.
- Injured employee responsibilities: If you are off work due to your injuries you will be required to present a "return to work" notice from a qualified physician, indicating any restrictions or return to full duty, in order to return to work. You are also obligated to communicate with Human Resources regarding the number of days that you will remain off work and the anticipated return to work date.
As of 3/10/16 GLA has a new, revised Accident Reporting Form. The revised form will be rolled out next week.
DOT Medical cert's-are you up to date?
NATE focused on increasing safety awareness
To visit NATE's YouTube channel for more videos, click HERE.
Welcome our recent new hires!
Joe Beaudrie-Facilities Manager
Sharon Beaudrie-Facilities support team member
Joey Sundin-Facilities support
Jeff Leitner-Geotechnical Project Manager
Joy Laurie-Project Coordinator/Receptionist
February:
Dustin Anatosian-Tower Technician
Nicole Berns-Moore-Payroll Assistant
Justin Webb-Field Superintendent/Safety Inspector
Questions? Contact your Management team:
Dundee office line: 734-868-0130
Jason Curley: Dir. of Operations X204Troy Zochowski: Snr. Project Manager x201
Jeff Varty: Project Manager x212
Jeff Leitner: Geotechnical Project Manager x210
Kevin Haener: Designer x205
Trisha Beaudrie: Purchasing Manager x213
Jordan Zornow: Production Manager x209
Donna Michel: Accounting x207
Susan Richardson: Human Resources x206
Email: srichardson@greatlakesaerial.com
Location: Dundee, MI, United States
Phone: 734-868-0130