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Did you know that Halloween is routed in Celtic tradition? Many of the original customs have transformed over the years from saints and angels to superheroes, characters, and ghoulish figures. Join LUMEN and the Culture Committee online at 12 pm ET today for a virtual party.
While Halloween is about tricks, treats, ghosts and scary movies, another holiday known as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) should not be confused as one in the same. This Mexican tradition is held in the first few days of November and is about celebrating loved ones who have died. Dia de los Muertos is about the afterlife and remembrance. It is a sacred time for families as it gives them peace and reassurance. Customs and traditions differ by region, but a few symbols are common throughout these celebrations.
Ofrendas (offerings) are the altars and centerpieces of the celebration. They are built inside homes, stores, cemeteries, and are meant to welcome spirits back to Earth. Cempasuchitl (marigolds) are the main flowers used to decorate altars. They are scattered across gravesites to guide wandering souls back to their stones. Calaveras (skulls) are one of the most ubiquitous symbols of the holiday. The most popular, and remarkably elegant, is the Catrina skull. They can be made from wood, paper mâché, or sugar paste and are adorned with bright colors and sequins.
ETHICS AND INTEGRITY AWARENESS
This month we invite all employees to recommit to one of Current’s core values: Doing Right. You will be invited to increase your awareness and knowledge of our Code of Conduct, the Current Way, as well as several other important business policies that drive how we do business and treat each other.
Be on the lookout for invitations beginning November 13. In addition, you will be assigned modules via Current’s KnowBe4 Learning Platform. (These are not spam!) The modules, which will be sent to you via an email link, provide instruction about certain ethical challenges you may encounter in your role and will test your judgment in resolving them. We expect you to complete these important education assignments on time.
CURRENT-IMARK LIGHTING AND CONTROLS TRAINING
IMARK is a large Buying Group of Electrical Distributors in the United States and Canada. Recently, Current had the opportunity to host 20 IMARK Member employees from around the country for 2 days of intense Lighting and Controls training at the Institute in Greenville. “First Class”, “Best Training” & “Great Products” were common themes.
PERFORMANCE DAYS – LOOKING BACK ON 2023
Performance Days captures the output and results of how you have performed against your goals for the year. It offers opportunities for impactful dialogue to advance career growth and strengthen employee-manager relationships. Be on the lookout for training invitations for how to pen your self-assessment using metrics, data and the results obtained.
Key Dates
November 7-20
Employee training on how to complete a self-assessment in ADP
November 21- December 4
Self-assessments open in ADP
December 5-29
Managers review input, submit first round rating(s) for calibration
Dec 30 – Jan 19
Manager calibration and review(s) finalization
Jan 22 – Feb 6
Performance Days discussions
February 8
2024 Goals entered in ADP
THE CURRENT WAY – SAFETY & WELL BEING
Report online at currentombuds.ethix360.com
Call toll free: 1-833-328-7669
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Read more about The Current Way
EMPATHY AT WORK & MENTAL HEALTH
Treating people with empathy can lift others individually and collectively from fear, anxiety, and sadness to a place of hope and resilience. Learning how to be empathic may help you improve communication with others and create stronger relationships. Look at two key elements: helping and connecting.
OUR CULTURE COMMITTEE IN ACTION
#DOINGRIGHT IN HENDERSONVILLE
Hendersonville employees demonstrated our core value of Doing Right and are now the Three-Star Sponsors of the Vietnam Traveling Wall. This Wall is a 3% scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC and stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It was made for the purpose of helping heal and rekindle friendships and to allow people the opportunity to visit loved ones in their hometown who otherwise may not be able to make a trip to DC.
In October, employees brought in baked items raising over $3,000 to support Veterans.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Team members around the globe participated in raising awareness for breast cancer and demonstrating our core value of Doing Right.
APPLAUSE ENGAGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE SURVEY
That’s all for this week! We are thankful for the many contributions. The next currently is scheduled for distribution 10/17/2023. Contact @Moran, Aimee with story ideas and submissions.