Message From Donn
GIPB OPERATIONS
Community Partnerships:
• April marked the launch of meaningful new partnerships with The Breakers, and Palm Beach Atlantic University. This collaboration will help GIPB promote workforce development, sustainability, and community empowerment across Palm Beach County & the Treasure Coast.
Budget Buster Recognition:
• 23 out of 25 GIPB Retail Locations exceeded 1st Quarter revenue budget. Our teams that surpassed these goals celebrated with catered lunches and snack boxes. Congratulations to all!
User Generated Content & External Rebrands:
• Broadway GGC helped us Kick-Off our Social Media push with their 'Wow Wednesday' post. Please continue to encourage all team members to share their Goodwill Moments (refer to Marketing Update for more information). Additionally, several stores had window wraps installed improving the overall of our locations.
Human Resources
Benefits Open Enrollment: Coming Soon!
• Watch your emails for information on our upcoming Open Enrollment
o You will have the opportunity to review medical, dental & vision insurances
o Company-paid and supplemental life insurance available to you
• Open enrollment is planned to begin Monday, May 26th and will be available through Sunday, June 8th
• Stay tuned and reach out to benefits@gimi.org with any questions in the meantime
Retirement Plan – 401(k) Transition
• Effective July 1, 2025, our plan will move to ADP away from Empower
o For your convenience, all plan contributions and loans will be automatically transferred to ADP, so there is nothing you need to do!
o Please note that there will be a blackout period during which no changes to your contributions, loan requests, or withdrawals can be processed (June 23-July 13)
• Current enrollments will transfer automatically
o New hires will be auto-enrolled at 1%, but can opt out if they do not want to participate
• Advising, and investment planning services are available with our new advisory agent, SarasotaPrivateTrust
Wellness Challenges
• Our April steps challenge was a great hit! If you have not turned in your steps sheets – get them into benefits@gimi.org to help win lunch for your location!
• During this month of May, we encourage you to get 8 hours of sleep each night!
o Track in Pulse or use the paper tracker available on SharePoint
o If you get 8 hours of sleep for 20 days of the month – you will be entered into a drawing for a gift card
SAFETY & RISK
Risk Management:
• As we enter the second quarter of 2025, join me in congratulating Will Johnson on his promotion to Senior Risk and Safety Manger. This is well deserved, and we look forward to an exciting 2025.
• This month, we’re focusing on safe lifting and driving continuous improvement across the organization.
o Use team lifts when needed
o Lift with your legs, not your back
• We’re committed to building a culture of safety and innovation, enhancing service, refining processes, and empowering everyone to grow and excel.
Audit Trends:
• Please avoid using bed risers to elevate workstations unless approved and placed by FM, as unapproved equipment can present safety risks due to potential instability.
• To ensure a safe and compliant workspace, collaborate with Operations and the FM department if ergonomic adjustments are needed.
• In terms of HCP breakdown, progress is evident, but accuracy can still improve health and beauty items (excluding hair spray aerosols) should be placed in the Accessories tote.
• Finally, while surface cleaning in restrooms may appear sufficient, persistent odors suggest the need for deeper sanitation, particularly around the base of the commode and adjacent tiles, where buildup in grout may be the primary issue. Keep up the good work!
Loss Prevention:
• Our Loss Prevention Team has had a very busy month. Noted trends are internal and external thefts as well as violations of the smoke free and drug free workplace.
• Our GIPB and GIMI teams continue to partner with LP and safety to ensure we are able to provide our TM’s with a safe and positive working environment.
• Thank you for your continued awareness and reporting efforts, teamwork gets things done.
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
GIMI:
• Congratulations to John McNally and Amber Bean on their LDP Graduations!
• We had 5 team members increase a level in Speexx:
o Maidelin Hernandez - North Port
o Taimy Leon - Honore
o Beatriz Ferreiro - Honore
o Lizzeth Still - Honore
o Yorlenys Rodriguez – Arcadia
• Carolyn Garcia, Keyholder at Cortez, completed the Leadership Suite through Ed2Go. Please join me in recognizing her as our April Learning Star!
• Started planning for LDP1 Keyholder session on July 9th (more info coming soon)
• Enrolled 16 new team members into Pursuit of Education
• Meet with SCF on grants available for the coding academy
Projects and Collaboration:
• Helpdesk Ticket Services are now available:
o Unlock OJT Request
o Module Request Form
o System Training Request
• Partnered with Jeff Motchok, Ranch Lake and Marketing on updating the Pricer Functional e-learning modules
• Reflections Software visited for strategic conversations on GoodwillU
• Partnered with MDS on a North FL
GoodwillU demo and supported Memphis on reviewing our LDP program
• Began SOPs on GoodwillU processes
• Collaborated with Talent on NHO adjustments
GIPB:
• We kicked off our JPL Program in April and enrolled team members at Royal Palm, Woodbridge and E-Commerce. Thanks to Sean, Lazara, Haydee and Josh for their support in getting everyone started!
• Trained the DGR Leadership team on our Pursuit of Education program and options
• Created LDP virtual sessions for Marketing and Support and Recognition for their May sessions
• Met with Palm Beach State College representatives for a potential partnership in education offerings
• Enrolled a few more leaders in the Fall State College of Florida semester
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Asana Updates
• What's New in Asana - April 2025
• April 2025 Release Notes
Collaboration
• Mission and PM partnered to build an enterprise project for tracking the upcoming CARF 2025 Accreditation.
• Risk Management and PM continue to collaborate on the rollout of the upcoming Contract Management System, Agiloft.
• PM supported Risk Management by preparing the Asana Storm Season preparedness project. PM will continue to support the team throughout the 2025 season.
• In April, PM worked closely with multiple teams to support the successful openings of Stuart Crossing ADC and Blue Heron ADC.
PM Analytics
• The PM team is currently supporting:
• 8 Enterprise projects
• 3 GIMI projects
• 7 GIPB projects
• In April, Cross functional teams completed:
• 205 Tasks
• 2 Projects
• YTD, Cross functional teams have completed:
• 831 Tasks
• 10 Projects
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
SUPPORT & RECOGNITION
Community Engagement:
• Meeting with Amy from Easterseals as we continue to grow our partnership with the organization
• Community Foundation of Sarasota workshop – Identifying & Sustaining Partnerships
• 2025 MYP Awards Dinner
• Alexa, Devon, and John toured Easterseals campus
• Manatee Chamber Networking University
• Kiwanis Special Event Committee Meeting
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Spring Soiree
• Hosted a lunch & learn for Suncoast Tech Classroom on Wheels
Support & Recognition:
• GIMI Recognition Breakfast on the 8th with 55 attendees
• Coordinated celebrations for 1st quarter budget busters - congrats to all
• 73 Heart Cards were sent throughout the month
• 11 Bright Ideas were submitted
• 22 Core Value Awards
• 145 new subscribers were added to the GIMI newsletter list
• 123 OPS WESA adjustments completed
• 33 Office Supply Orders Completed
Easter Bunny Donn pictured with Dannette, Holly, & Katina
Students from Academy of Easterseals Southwest Florida
THANK YOU!
