MARCH 2024
YOU ARE APPRECIATED TODAY AND EVERY DAY! I’ve been writing a PULSE column since our internal newsletter’s inception in 2009. Some of my writing topics are personal, while others are designed to share the “state of PTSMC” as we face challenges and celebrate achievements. Some ideas are mine, and some come from other people. This month, the PULSE committee suggested that I write about “National Employee Appreciation Day.” To be honest, I didn’t really know much about this nationally recognized day. Given my lack of knowledge, I went to the oracle of the free world…Google. As it turns out, National Employee Appreciation Day was created in 1995 by Dr. Bob Nelson. Some speculate that the day was created in response to “Boss’s Day.” Others are of the opinion that Dr. Nelson created the day to “celebrate the publication of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees and remind managers everywhere of the importance of thanking their employees when they do a good work.” Based on my limited research, I can assure you that the concept has caught on! There are several websites with suggestions on how to make the first Friday in March special for employees. On a conceptual level, I think National Employee Appreciation Day is a great thing! I also admit that I struggle with the idea that a single day can accomplish what is vital in any workplace, every day. In my mind I jumped to Valentine’s Day. I pictured myself in front of my wife of almost 24 years on February 14th each year starting a conversation with,
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“Remember about 364 days ago I told you how much I appreciate Clinician’s Corner by Carissa Finney, Groton Student all the things you do for me and our family? Well, it’s that day ACL Recovery & Pscyhological Readiness again and...” You get the picture! 2023 Top Auditors In my mind, employee appreciation needs to be at the core of a company’s culture, especially in our world. We don’t make and sell Employee Spotlight: a product. Our resource of value is our people and what they are Jeff Hoerst, Glastonbury PT willing to bring to PTSMC and those we serve. The Extra Mile: Dear PTSMC Team
When I think about improving the quality of our people’s lives, a By Kristen Forster few things come to mind. In my opinion a small gesture such as a sincere “thank you” at the end of a busy day can mean a lot. I also DEI: Women’s History Month: PT’s hope PTSMC employees feel the messages of appreciation through Founding Mother By Marilex Santiago our Years of Service recognition, celebrating personal and professional milestones, shout-outs in the PULSE, BRAGS, staff LifeBeat: Your Energy meetings, office outings, promotions, bonuses, social hours, and Casino Nights! Valentine’s Day Photos I hope you enjoy March 1st, National Employee Appreciation Day. This year we have tied our appreciation with a PTSMC Top Workplace gift. All PTSMC employees will receive a backpack, on or close to National Employee Appreciation Day. You bring our mission to life every day. You are important and valued as a member of PTSMC every day! Thanks for all you do, Alan
INTRODUCING THE DEI COMMITMENT STATEMENT At PTSMC we strive to provide an inclusive environment that values uniqueness and embraces diversity. We are committed to promoting a workplace for everyone to feel welcomed, supported, and safe, as well as creating a strong sense of belonging. Learn more abut the creation of PTSMC’s DEI Commitment Statement by watching Alan’s monhtly video linked on page 6.
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for our Valentine’s Day Campaign! Special shoutout to the clinics who sent five or more photos: Branford, Bristol, Danielson, Wallingford Check out all the photos on pages 10-11.
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Happy National Athletic Training Month to our ATs! Jenna Bouffard, Watertown Watertown HS Steven Dale, Guilford Guilford HS Ashley James, New London East Lyme HS Michelle La Forte, New London Waterford HS Erik Lanese, Waterbury Holy Cross HS Nicholas Leiva, Essex Valley Regional HS Sara Sullivan, Westbrook Old Saybrook HS Check out some of our ATs in action on the Page 7!