Cutera Employee Community and Wellness Center
Welcome to the Second Newsletter Edition: Summertime at Cutera!
As the days get warmer and the sun shines brighter, we have a lot of exciting updates and activities lined up for you
In this issue, you’ll find:
Summer Steps Challenge: Join us for a fun and active way to stay healthy!
Employee Spotlights: Celebrating the achievements and contributions of our colleagues
Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars for our summer events and activities
Helpful Tips: Wellness advice to get the most out of your summer
We would like to recognize and celebrate: Mother’s Day (May)
Asian American and Pacific Islander Month (May)
LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June)
Father’s Day (June)
Juneteenth (June)
We hope you enjoy this edition and find it both informative and inspiring Let’s make this summer one to remember!
Upcoming Events:
Summer Wellness Week!
USA Time Off: Week of 4th of July
Europe Time Off: Friday, August 9th until Friday, August 16th with a return to work on Monday, August 19th
Save your pictures and share “How you spent your Cutera summer wellness” time off here!
Cutera Employee Appreciation Month - July Steps challenge Recipe Contest
More details to follow on activities and giveaway’s!
Mid-Year Sales Event (Minneapolis, MN) - July 17th to 19th
Townhall (Teams meeting)- July 23rd
Upcoming Events
Getting to Know Your HR Team
Shout-Outs
Pet Photo Contest Winner and NEW Summer Steps Challenge! Team Updates
Health, Wellness, Benefits Topics
Celebrations: New Hires, Anniversaries and Birthdays
Getting to Know Your HR Team
Not sure who to reach out to for what? To ensure that you have the support you need for various HR-related matters, we want to provide you with a clear outline of who to contact for specific inquiries within our Human Resources team Please see below for the contact information and responsibilities of each team member If you're unsure who to contact or have general HR questions, you can always reach out to cuterahr@cutera com
Debbie Totah - VP, HR Business Partnership (Global Sales & Marketing) Department Leadership Organizational Development
Anne Clark - HR Generalist (Europe) HR Administration New Hires and Orientations Onboarding and Offboarding Employee Relations
Catherine Chao - Sr. Director, HR Business Partnership (Ops, Engineering, G&A) HR Operations Compliance
Jennifer Bullian - Total Rewards Manager Employee Benefits Compensation Leave of Absence Management Employee Engagement
Cynthia - HR Generalist New Hires and Orientation Onboarding and Offboarding HR Administration
Kate Primo - Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist North American Recruiting (Sales)
Brandon Deboer - Sr. Talent Acquisition Recruiter Recruiting (Global)
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HR REMINDER: Employees that work at or visit the Brisbane office MUST complete their state of California REQUIRED training on Workplace Violence Prevention in Syntrio (Okta) by Friday, June 21st
See the email message for details on how to win raffle prizes for completing the 20 to 25 minute course on time!
April & May Shout-Out’s! Read in Teams!
Below is a snapshot of all the employees recognized for their great work in April and May!
Check out the full list of Shout-Out’s received HERE in Teams to read about their amazing contributions
Caitlin Murray
Kevin Peng
Isabel Hernandez
Shannon O Donoghue
Michael Loomer
Eli Mejia
Chris Harada
Nikki Rodriquez
Mariko Fukahori
Kazuyo Kamimura
Chikanori Matsuo
Yuuji Iwai
Chris Hernendaz
Russell Andolina
Princess Fakunle
Jennifer Bullian
Ruth Jimenez
Submit Your Shout-Outs!!!
We all know that great teams are made up of exceptional individuals who go above and beyond every day As a part of our effort to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our coworkers, we are launching a Shout-Out initiative! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on those amazing teammates who inspire you, support you, and make our workplace better Whether it's a small act of kindness, a big achievement, or simply someone who consistently brings positivity to the team, we want to hear about it!
Simply submit a Shout-Out for a coworker here!
All Shout-Outs will be compiled and shared with the entire team to spread the appreciation and acknowledge the fantastic work being throughout the organization in future newsletters
Let's take this opportunity to uplift and celebrate each other's successes and contributions! Thank you for being a part of our amazing team
Pet Photo Contest Winner!
An impressive 41 employees entered the pet photo contest! Out of all the fury friends, Katherine Martinez’s Sharpe Lulu received the most votes! Congratulations to Katherine and Lulu, a gift card is on the way for you to enjoy together! Mark Bennett’s dog & cat and Caitlin Murray’s dog were close runner’s up
Want to win our next challenge?!?!
Check out the Cutera Summer Steps Challenge below!
Cutera Summer Step Up Challege!
Get ready to step up your game this summer! We are excited to announce our Summer Steps Challenge, a fun and engaging way to stay active and healthy during the sunny months See how many steps you can take each day and tack them in the Challenge!
Pet Photo Contest Winners!
CHALLENGE DETAILS:
Start Date: June 18th
End Date: August 30th
Goal: Track your steps daily and aim for a healthier, more active lifestyle
How to Participate: Use your favorite fitness tracker or app to log your steps and submit your weekly totals PRIZES!!!: The employee with the highest total number of steps and the employee with the highest average daily amount of steps will receive $250 gift cards!!!
TWO WAYS TO JOIN OUR CHALLENGE :
Option 1 - Mobile App: Download the Count It iOS app or Android app, click "Sign Up," and follow the prompts When asked, click the "Join a Group" option You will be prompted to enter our group invitation code: 01dd5a58
Option 2 - Website: You can join our group via the Count It app or on the web If you don't already use a fitness tracking app, it's great to get that set up first
Simply click this link GROUP INVITE WEB LINK HERE and follow the prompts If the link doesn't work, paste this URL https://www countit com/invite?group=01dd5a58
HOW THE STEPS TRACKER WORKS: Cutera has partnered with Count It to power the challenge
All you need to join is a smartphone (iOS or Android) OR web access, and you can sign up today! Those without smartphones, or who wish to participate in a wheelchair, please contact CountIt!
The Count It platform works with most popular fitness tracking apps, including Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Fit, Garmin, Strava, and RunKeeper
If you don't see your device or app on the list, don't panic! Check this article for the simple steps to connect your app/device to Count It via one of the "hub" apps we do support And, yes, you can connect more than one tracker!
PRO TIP: iPhone users have Apple Health built in Most Android phones have Google Fit, or it can be downloaded free of charge If you have any technical issues, please first check out the Getting Started for Users and Count It's General FAQ
PICO Values Update: From Michael Loomer
Team Cutera,
As part of the rebranding of the values initiative, the Communications Team is helping make suggestions to the executive leadership team on how we can communicate more quickly and effectively at Cutera We will be working to help better utilize Microsoft Teams, help improve communication between departments and between individuals
- Michael Loomer, Sales Territory Manager (Canada) and PICO Values Team Leader
If you have any thoughts on how we can improve communications at Cutera, please don’t hesitate to reach out and share your suggestions!
We are actively recruiting new members of the PICO team!
We're always looking for new ideas and if you would like to help be a part of that change, please reach out to Debbie Totah (dtotah@cutera com) to join the PICO VALUES TEAM!
International Kick-Off Meeting in Brussels:
Across the Pond! UK Office Updates
It was an exciting week for the newly formed EMEA management team On Monday, 13th May the team met for the first time in Brussels Brent Hauser introduced the revised structure, now split between Michelle Creighton Gautier, VP of Sales EMEA and Frederic Joris, VP of Commercial Operations, International
During the day, the team presented business results, shared ideas and different perspectives In the evening, more of the management team joined for an open-air dinner at a local restaurant
Management Development Program:
The team were together for the final module of the Management Development Program that has been rolled out to the European Management team Once again, we welcomed Simon Cooper from Positive Momentum to facilitate this important training program
This program was created to implement a comprehensive curriculum, helping develop core management skills A blended learning approach has been used to encompasses both theoretical and practical sessions
The program is based on the Harvard Business Review (HBR) Manager’s Handbook This theory provides best practice, advice and expertise related to 17 key business and personal skills and is a comprehensive guide towards being a more impactful manager/leader
There have been three practical sessions facilitated by Simon Cooper split between Developing a Leader Mindset & Managing Yourself / Managing Individuals & Teams / Managing the Business These sessions have been extremely interactive with the team participating in real business scenarios to embed the learning Outside of the sessions, the team have worked with accountability partners to support each other with the theory and their personal development
At the final session, the team were enthused by the learning and want to ensure a continuation of facilitating regular management meetings The ability to share ideas and learn from each other proved invaluable and the team feel more aligned and stronger together
International Tour & KOL Visits in Europe:
A European tour across 4 countries in 3 days then started for the international team consisting of Brent Hauser, Michelle Creighton Gautier, Frederic Joris, Caitlin Murray and Martin Kissinger The tour introduced the team to both the teams and KOL’s and provided the opportunity to welcome Michelle who joined Cutera on 1st May
Following visits to Germany, Switzerland, France and the UK, an exhausting but rewarding tour, Brent Hauser sent the following message to the teams:
“I wanted to send a quick note of gratitude for all the hard work and preparation this week at the QBR, management training, KOL dinners and office visits from you and your teams Your hard work, passion, and dedication do not go unnoticed You have raised the bar on what good looks like and I leave London this morning, more excited and committed to our One Team approach Michelle has jumped in with both feet and I am certain will help us meet and exceed our goals in EMEA”
The Cutera London office opened at the beginning of April and the team were excited by the opportunity to ‘show off’ this new venue, which provides a location for our KOL’s and practices to visit for training and support Sam Keene, Regional Manager (UK): “Last week, it was a pleasure to host our Cutera International team at our new central London offices With their support, Cutera UK & Ireland will continue to build on the success of the past five years and secure our position as the No 1 provider of first-to-market medical aesthetic technologies”
We are proud to announce to launch of Cutera Academy! Customers across the nation joined us for courses in Atlanta and Dallas to advance their knowledge of AviClear The impact of Cutera Academy surpassed our greatest expectations, as reflected in this attendee’s survey feedback:
“This made me have a different perspective on Cutera as a whole in a very positive way It shows that Cutera truly cares about their practice partners and wants us to succeed ”
At Cutera Academy, we guide customers through a 2-day curated review of their AviClear business This immersive course offers in-depth education on the five steps to AviClear success: Clinical, Integration, Conversion, Engaging Existing Patients and Acquiring New Patients A combination of clinical polls, team activities and a secret shopping experience creates an interactive way for attendees to identify opportunities to maximize their potential with AviClear and enhance patient satisfaction
“At Cutera, we believe in the power of partnerships,” said Taylor Harris, CEO of Cutera “The positive feedback from our initial Cutera Academy sessions is a testament to our commitment to listening to our customers and adapting to better support them and their patients ” The launch and early success of Cutera Academy is an organization-wide achievement From Operations to CRB to Sales/KAMs and Marketing, we thank you for your hand in the start of a program that will forever change the landscape of laser education
Limited seats remain for our next Cutera Academy courses happening June 18-19th in Denver, CO and July 2930th in Chicago, IL As you receive additional questions from interested customers, please send them to academy@cutera com for quickest response
Benefits Tips: Did you know...?
USA: NEW! Benefit - Employee Senior Care Solutions (ESS) for Medicare
Are you, a family member, or friend approaching 65? We are excited to announce a new benefit available to all US employees: a Medicare Concierge Service – Employee Senior Care Solutions (ESS) As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting your health and well-being, we have partnered with our insurance brokers at New Front, to offer personalized assistance with navigating the often-challenging world of Medicare
As many of you approach retirement age or have loved ones who do, understanding Medicare options can be complex and overwhelming That's why we are thrilled to provide access to this exclusive service, designed to simplify the Medicare enrollment process and help you make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage
The Medicare Concierge Service:
With decades experience, and partnership with national carriers, the team Is prepared to help You find the best solution for your healthcare needs
Licensed Insurance Agents from Health Compare Insurance Services have served hundreds of thousands of Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare education and enrollment
They partner with some of the biggest carriers and offer many choices among the Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans and Part D plan options that are available in your area
Employee Senior Care Solutions (ESS) for Medicare Details:
What is ESS?: ESS is an easy and administratively efficient way to help Medicare eligible employees to navigate Medicare options
Get a personalized, one-on-one Medicare plan consultation
A Licensed Insurance Agent from Health Compare Insurance Services can help you evaluate Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Part D drug plans and Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap) available in your area Call us today There is no obligation to enroll
Members have access to some of the biggest carriers We offer many choices among the Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans and Part D plan options that are available in your area
Who is ESS available to?: Product is available nationally to employees and any family members or friends who need Medicare assistance
How to access?: Employees can call 833-482-0148 for a 1:1 consultation or visit https://employerscs com/newfront
Hours of Operation: Monday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM EST
To learn more about the Medicare Concierge Service and how to get started, please visit the link
Health Focus - June is Men’s Health Month
June is National Men's Health Month, a time to remind men of the health issues they face and what they can do to take charge of their health Men are significantly less likely than women to see a doctor or report symptoms to a health care provider Only 60 percent of men go to the doctor for a yearly, routine check up, and 40 percent won’t go until something is seriously wrong Don’t be a statistic!
Video: 5 Things to Know About Men’s Health Month
Health Screenings and Preventative Care Links for Men (USA): Kaiser, Cigna
Webinar: Making Time for Everything: Dual Careers and Family Life
Resources:
Health Facts for Men and Those Who Love Them
Men's Health Facts - Current Data
Get It Checked: screening guidelines (brochure)
Blueprint for Men's Health: A Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle, by Armin Brott
Your Head: An Owner's Manual - Blueprint series from Men's Health Network
Top Causes of Death for Men, Women, by Race and Ethnicity: Current Data
Andropause - Men, Aging, and Testosterone by Dr Robert Tan
Financial Education: Master Your Spending Webinar
This webinar teaches you to master the emotional side of money and regain your financial dignity
Topics discussed include: Why traditional budgets fail and what you need instead, the two key things you need to do BEFORE making a plan, having productive money discussions with your significant other, keys to outsmarting emotional spending before it happens, and how to create a personalized plan that works for YOU!
The webinar will provide a spending plan worksheet to apply the principles learned to your finances immediately
Health Highlights
Recipe: One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach
Shrimp, spinach and garlic brown and cook quickly for a simple one-pot weeknight dinner
A fast pan sauce gets life from zesty lemon juice, warm crushed red pepper and herby parsley Serve with a slice of whole-wheat baguette to swipe up every last drop of sauce Full recipe here!
For more ideas see: 16 Easy Dinners to Help Lower Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar
Workout: 25 Ways to Move More in Warmer Months
With warmer weather, there are plenty of interesting ways to get exercise, move more and be more physically active without hitting the gym Maybe you’re tired of the same workout routine or need a way to get motivated after an inactive start to the first half of the year? Here are 25 ways to get moving while the weather is warm!
Give Life: Cutera Blood Donations!
Brisbane Onsite Drive: held June 5th
13 donors who donated, 16 lifesaving units were collected
1 unit can help up to 3 patients This means we collected 48 lifesaving units for the hospitals!
USA Virtual Blood Drive: Anyone that is remote in the US but still wants to participate can join the Virtual Blood Drive through this Link!
This is a fantastic (optional) opportunity for us to come together as a community and make a positive impact on the lives of others The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood
Celebrating New Cutera Team Members
New Employee Spotlight: Meet Michelle Creighton Gautier (VP of Sales EMEA)
I am delighted to join the Cutera family The first few weeks spent with the EMEA teams and meeting some of our KOLs have left me inspired and committed to work together with our teams and take the business and partnerships to the next level in EMEA I am convinced we have the winning combination of science, technology & performance, breakthrough innovation with AviClear, and passionate, expert teams to continue to grow and deliver as one team I look forward to meeting all of you soon!
New Hires: May and June 2024
McCue, Brett - Director, National Accounts North America
Wimberly, Robin - Area Sales Manager
Lucic, Rosa - Practice Development Manager
Gautier, Michelle - VP of Sales - EMEA
Campbell, Carson - Territory Manager
Stagnitta, Christine - District Sales Manager
Arlington, Jacqueline - Key Account Manager
Smith, Jake - Key Account Manager
Leeks, Jade - Key Account Manager
Jian, Ting - Senior Field Service Logistics Coordinator
Grissom, Kyle - Area Sales Manager
Notte, Kevin - Regional Sales Manager
Horrigan, Brooke - Key Account Manager
Tiberi, Jo-Ellen - Key Account Manager
Ricker, Reagan - Area Sales Manager
Fayn, Lachlan - Area Sales Manager Australia
Saxton, Peyton - Area Sales Manager
Kaff, Robert - Business Relationship Manager
Tomaselli, Bri - Key Account Manager
May Celebrations!
Anniversaries
Junko Murosaki - 20 years
Martin Kissinger - 19 years
De Van Lam - 17 years
Hiroshi Tsukagoshi - 13 years
Catherine Chao - 7 years
Edward Li - 7 years
Scott French - 6 years
Christophe Martin - 5 years
Jacob Bruley - 5 years
Elodie Duperchy - 4 years
Jackson Cheep - 3 years
Jazmyn Domingo - 3 years
Nadia Abouata - 3 years
Roberto Mancarelli - 3 years
Brandon deBoer - 2 years
Philipp Novales-Li - 2 years
Rong Duan - 2 years
Will Silvey - 2 years
Yumi Hsueh - 2 years
Aleksandra Kurek - 1 year
Ellie Yangorin - 1 year
Jason Kim - 1 year
Kate Primo - 1 year
Kevin Kovach - 1 year
Marcus Curry - 1 year
Sumie Ikeda - 1 year
Birthdays
Amanda Renzella
Brett McCue
Catherine Rebai
Chris Harada
Darren Chomiak
David Bromley
Debbie Totah
Dominic Schiavone
Gavin McClure
Harold Giang
Isabel Hernandez
John Tran
Jonathan Zaragoza
Jordan Yates
Katsuaki Morita
Kelly Lee
Kristina Latonaite
Lionel Montano
Margot Doucette
Philipp Novales-Li
Robbie Ward
Rong Duan
Sam Morgan
Shaheer Qateh
Soenke Moeller
Vanessa Ramirez
June Celebrations!
Anniversaries
Joe Slavin - 19 years
Hsiao-hua Liu - 14 years
Harold Giang - 10 years
Mai Li - 8 years
Cheri Summers - 5 years
Erica Dement - 5 years
Hunter Perez - 5 years
Margot Doucette - 5 years
Emma Sharp - 4 years
Isabel Hernandez - 3 years
John Gilbert - 3 years
Kate Wagner - 3 years
Lindsey Wald - 3 years
Marina Martinez - 3 years
Martine Carrier - 3 years
Perry Johns - 3 years
Steve Surowinski - 3 years
Athena Lam - 2 years
Casey Switch - 2 years
David Rivera Vasquez - 2 years
Ernesto Martinez-Medrano - 2 years
Gemma Higgins - 2 years
Jorge Alvarez - 2 years
Katy Cracknell - 2 years
Marc Dorotheo - 2 years
Michael Akiyama - 2 years
Miguel Hernandez - 2 years
Patricia Hernandez - 2 years
Tiana Carvalho - 2 years
Adele De Rosa - 1 year
Jules Motton-Dabanka - 1 year
Kevin Kunz - 1 year
Takeshi Fujiwara - 1 year
Birthdays
Ahkar Kyaw
Alexis Osting
Angelica Zuniga
Champika Dissan Kumara Mahindarathne
Chengyu Qiu
Chris Hernandez
Crystal Aston Silver
David Gayosso
Emanuel Fischer
Frédéric Joris
James Langford
Jay Cheep
John Breen
John Hicks
Jose Martinez
Kao Saechao
Koichi Shiono
Nick Bayati
Patricia Hernandez
Roberto Leon
Roman Berrios
Sam Tompkins-Jenkins
Su Win
Therese Pham
Tuan Nguyen
What topics would you like to learn more about?
We want to hear from you! What topics would you find interesting and helpful? Do you want to learn more about other teams at Cutera company events, wellness (nutrition, exercise, financial, participate in challenges and contests, do webinars, personal development, mindfulness), or any other topics? Post your requests here on Teams or email wellness@cutera com Look for your requests in future editions of the Newsletter!
Thank you for reading!