STAFF NOTIFICATIONS

IMPACT AREA 

STAFF NOTIFICATIONS CEO Corner Submitted by Brad Saathoff I am thankful for all 563 of you whose work has enabled us to serve close to 600 people with disabilities and their families this year. I appreciate the work our direct support teams have done to help people achieve their goals and have lives with purpose. I appreciate all of our support team members who support the direct support teams. Without all of this happing in really highquality ways, we would not be able to serve our communities and those that count on us to live integrated lives, grow around their own personal goals and to achieve successes. Also, thank you for your part in transitioning us into the post public health emergency world. I am grateful for all of you for helping with the many new things this world includes that are both progress and necessary so that those we are fortunate to serve can enjoy freedoms and the dignity of carrying out on the personal responsibilities that those freedoms come with. Nice work everyone!!

Focus on Safety Submitted by Kevin Bybee Congratulation to Rodney Mason - Offutt AFB Driver. Our December Safety Star is awarded to Rodney for his attention to detail and safe practices when it comes to our fleet at Offutt AFB. Rodney carries out his work task sign off on the vehicle maintenance inspection checklist on a daily basis. He follows the company safety policies, compliance, and safe driving behaviors which lowers the risk of accidents and other safety issues. Rodney has a safety-first mind set which also creates a safe culture around him.

Do you work with a co-worker who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to safety? Please text "Safety Star" to 605-389-0335 to nominate someone, or email Kbybee@bhws.com. Let's finish up 2022 with a Safe December!!!

IMPACT AREA 

STAFF NOTIFICATIONS People with Purpose Submitted by Alexi Kieffer We would like to take a moment to showcase one of the many people with purpose that we have serving our organization. Please take a moment to get to know more about Brittney Aadland. Brittney Aadland – ISC Serving BHW since January 2018 Connect at: baadland@bhws.com

Why do you choose to work at BHW? I wanted to work with individuals with disabilities to help with their everyday lives and I was interested in learning more on how we can provide best services and supports. In return they teach me more about resilience and acceptance of everyone and everything. What is something that you wish you would have known when you first started? Do not take things personally. There are moments when people are going to struggle and get frustrated and they may point that anger towards you, their supporter. It is important to keep in mind that they are working through something bigger than you and you cannot take that personally in the moment. What is a moment that you are most proud of? I supported someone who would seldom bathe. It was not interesting to her and she would often refuse to do so. I gathered input and feedback from the team and took this person to Bath and Body Works so she could pick out different lotions and soaps that she would be excited to use and try out. Since doing this she has bathed routinely and enjoys doing so. This was a win for everyone involved. How do you build connections within your team? It is important to think and plan together as a team and to gather feedback. Humor is also an important element. If you can bring humor into conversations and discussions it helps people relate more and bring things into focus as to why we do what we do.

Payroll # ADP Wk # PAID ON 1 1 1/6/23 2 3 1/20/23 3 5 2/3/23 4 7 2/17/23 5 9 3/3/23 6 11 3/17/23 7 13 3/31/23 8 15 4/14/23 9 17 4/28/23 10 19 5/12/23 11 21 5/26/23 12 23 6/9/23 13 25 6/23/23 14 27 7/7/23 15 29 7/21/23 16 31 8/4/23 17 33 8/18/23 18 35 9/1/23 19 37 9/15/23 20 39 9/29/23 21 41 10/13/23 22 43 10/27/23 23 45 11/10/23 24 47 11/24/23 25 49 12/8/23 26 51 12/22/23

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Beginning of Pay

Period End of Pay Period 12/18/22 12/31/22 1/1/23 1/14/23 1/15/23 1/28/23 1/29/23 2/11/23 2/12/23 2/25/23 2/26/23 3/11/23 3/12/23 3/25/23 3/26/23 4/8/23 4/9/23 4/22/23 4/23/23 5/6/23 5/7/23 5/20/23 5/21/23 6/3/23 6/4/23 6/17/23 6/18/23 7/1/23 7/2/23 7/15/23 7/16/23 7/29/23 7/30/23 8/12/23 8/13/23 8/26/23 8/27/23 9/9/23 9/10/23 9/23/23 9/24/23 10/7/23 10/8/23 10/21/23 10/22/23 11/4/23 11/5/23 11/18/23 11/19/23 12/2/23 12/3/23 12/16/23 12/17/23 12/30/23

⭐ ⭐ OPEN ENROLLMENT ⭐ ⭐

Remember that open enrollment is going on now until Monday, December 12th! Contact Gayle or Alexi if you have any questions!

⭐ ⭐ STAFF HOLIDAY PARTY

⭐ ⭐ refer $ earn! REFERRAL 1st Referral INITIAL $300 6MO $200 TOTAL $500 $HARE YOUR PURPO$E 2nd Referral $400 $300 $700 3rd Referral $600 $400 $1000 4th Referral Same as 3rd (from here on out) • The employee will receive this extra pay on his/her paycheck, and it will be subject to taxes and his/her 401k contribution. • If two referring employees are listed, the bonus is split. • Former employees - at least 6 months since he/ she left before a referring employee is eligible. • The referring employee(s) will receive the extra pay on their next paycheck following 30 days • from the employment start date of their referral/ new hire. • Effective 12/12/2021 APPLY ONLINE > BlackHillsWorks.org/Careers Referred by: (First and last name) Business cards for the purpose of recruitment are available through HR Department. refer $ earn!

Mark your calendars for the staff holiday party on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The party will be at the refer $ earn! • The employee will receive this extra pay on his/her paycheck, and it will be subject to taxes and his/her 401k contribution. If two referring employees are listed, the bonus is split. • Former employees - at least 6 months since he/she left before a referring employee is eligible. • The referring employee(s) will receive the extra pay on their next paycheck following 30 days from the employment start date of their referral/new hire.REFERRAL INITIAL 6MO TOTAL 1st Referral $300 $200 $500 2nd Referral $400 $300 $700 3rd Referral $600 $400 $1000 4th Referral Same as 3rd (from here on out) $HAREYOUR PURPO$E Ramkota and dinner will be provided. The party starts at 5:00 pm. $HARE YOUR PURPO$E • Effective 12/12/2021 APPLY ONLINE > BlackHillsWorks.org/Careers Referred by: (First and last name) Business cards for the purpose of recruitment are available through HR Department. refer $ earn! $HAREYOUR PURPO$E 3650 Range Rd. • Rapid City, SD 57702 • 605.343.4550

3650 Range Rd. • Rapid City, SD 57702 • 605.343.4550