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Mid-Year Pulse Survey: Your Voice, Our Future 56.6% global participation rate!
Key Takeaways:
- Engagement is High:
The average engagement rating is 7.18, with many leaning towards being "Energized," "Fully Charged," or even "Unstoppable."
- Work-Life Balance is Strong:
You’ve noticed a big improvement in balancing work and personal life since our January survey, where this was a challenge.
- Role Satisfaction:
Many of you are satisfied with your roles and see opportunities for growth within the company.
Areas for Improvement:
- Communication:
We're hearing a desire for improved communication across departments to help everyone feel connected and informed.
- Professional Development:
There’s a clear desire for more training and mentorship opportunities to support your growth.
- Recognition:
While 64.67% of you feel recognized for your efforts, 35.33% still feel that more acknowledgment is needed
And the Winners Are... 🎉Congratulations to our lucky survey participants! Check your inboxes for prize details!
- China: Carol Wang
- Remote Canada: Justine Black-Wry
- Tijuana: Edgar Alberto Gomez Avalos
- Acuna: Noe Gonzalez Escobedo
- UK: Agota Nagy
- Round Rock: Nicholas Jeronis
- Remote USE: Annette Washington
Want to dive deeper? Click here to see the full survey results. Or Here to watch our Q3 All Employee Broadcast and a highlight of the survey findings.
If you have more thoughts or suggestions, share them with your manager or @~Current Culture Committee. Your feedback is making an impact.
Global Holiday Awareness
At Current, our global team spans multiple time zones and continents, and we wholeheartedly embrace the diverse holidays that enrich our workplace culture.
Mid-Autumn Festival: China - September 15-17. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a significant Chinese holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month. This festival is steeped in history, dating back over 3,000 years, and is a time for families to come together under the glow of the full moon. They share mooncakes, delicious pastries that symbolize unity and completeness. Did you know that the round shape of a mooncake represents the full moon, a powerful symbol of harmony and reunion?
Mexican Independence Day: Mexico - September 16th. Mexican Independence Day commemorates the start of the War of Independence against Spain in 1810. Celebrated with parades, fireworks, and traditional festivities, this holiday is a vibrant expression of Mexican culture and patriotism. The colors of the Mexican flag – green for hope, white for purity, and red for the blood spilled for freedom – are as symbolic as the day itself.
Tips for a Respectful Global Workplace:
- Check Out-of-Office Notices: Be mindful of colleagues who might be unavailable due to the holiday.
- Use "Delay Send": Schedule emails to arrive at a convenient time for recipients in different time zones.
Let’s continue to support one another, celebrate our unique traditions, and strive for a harmonious work-life balance. Happy Holidays to all!
Teladoc: USA Diabetes Management Program
Did you know that Teladoc Health has a Diabetes Management Program?
For those with USA Benefits, the Diabetes Management program supports people diagnosed with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and helps make living with diabetes easier.
The program team works with you to provide personalized plans so you can live your healthiest life possible.
To get started: You can either download the Teladoc Health app, call 800-835-2362, or visit the website TeladocHealth.com/Register/CURRENT.
For more information login to myCurrent and follow the path below.
HR CENTER -> UNITED STATES RESOURCES -> VIEW SPOTLIGHT
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to shine the light on the realities of childhood cancer, emphasize the importance of life-saving research, and join together to make a difference for children diagnosed. The situation is urgent – incidence rates are rising, and cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease for children
As part of the efforts to raise awareness, Current participates in the Great Cycle Challenge. 44 team members are officially 3 days into our ride and the money and miles are growing. Whether you are an outdoor cyclist, and indoor spinner, or a Sunday-ride type of beach-cruiser, we welcome you to join us to help fight kids’ cancer. If you haven’t signed up already, please click to join Team Current and help us reach our goals.
Current is riding in the Great Cycle Challenge this September to fight kids' cancer! Please sponsor the team and show your support to help these kids beat this terrible disease. CLICK to view Current's fundraising page!
greatcyclechallenge.com
Explore Innovation with Our Marketing Team
During our recent "Coffee & Conversation" session, we had the privilege of hearing from Robert Bruder and his talented colleagues, Alyssa Reynolds, Melissa Reim, and Jodi Alston.
This exclusive session gave us a unique glimpse behind the scenes, showcasing how our product, engineering, marketing, and sales teams collaborate to turn ideas into successful product launches. Robert and his team shared insights on the coordination, innovation, and dedication that drive our product launches. It was inspiring to see the teamwork and passion that fuel each project, making every launch a triumph.
If you missed the session, don’t worry! You can watch the full video and learn how we bring our innovative products to life through our Operational Excellence section of our Learning Channel. Click here. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect and learn from our teams.
Creating a Culture of Service: You Spoke, We Listened
We’re excited to share some updates on our journey to build a stronger Culture of Service. Thanks to your input from the focus group sessions, we’re taking action to enhance our service approach.
Our Service Initiative in Action
Here’s a glimpse of what we’ve been working on...
Train the Trainer (TTT) Program: Our facilitators are now equipped with new tools and techniques to guide us in this service transformation.
Creating a Culture of Service Workshop: This impactful workshop, which has already made waves in Greenville, will soon be available to all professionals.
Culture Service Awards: We’re recognizing outstanding service contributions across the company to celebrate those who exemplify our values.
What to Expect
The “Creating a Culture of Service” workshop is coming your way! This engaging session will help us all focus on putting service first in everything we do.
Your Role in Service Excellence
Explore the Service Culture section on the Learning Channel to enhance your service skills and mindset. Remember, every interaction is an opportunity to create a positive impact.
Ready to make a difference? Visit the Learning Channel today and join us in our journey.
Customer Service Team Visits Hendersonville
Our Customer Service Team had the opportunity to visit Hendersonville. This visit was a collaborative step toward achieving shared company goals. Special thanks to David Martin and David George for hosting the team, giving them a tour and provided them the history of the Hendersonville factory.
The Current Way - Promoting Fair Competition
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Recognizing Academic Excellence in Tijuana
At our Tijuana plant, they celebrated the effort and dedication of the employees' children who achieved excellent grades during the 2023-2024 school year.
This day was full of activities for them where they were able to interact with other students, they got to know the plant where their parents work, and they were recognized in a ceremony to celebrate this academic merit.Congratulations to everyone for this great achievement!
Check out the video of this great event here.
Acuna always on the move
The Acuna site held the "Academic Recognition" event, where were invited the employees' children who achieved grades of 9 and 10. They celebrated with pizza, games, and a plant tour. Congratulations to all the outstanding students for their hard work and dedication!
Empowering Growth: Team Members Begin Open High School Program.
Congratulations to the Excel Course Graduates! 10 of our employees in Acuna completed the Excel course, which spanned 5 weeks. We are confident that the knowledge and skills they have developed will bring significant benefits to our plant.
We are pleased to announce that 20 of our team members in Acuna enthusiastically began the Open High School program at the Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila. This step is crucial for their personal and professional growth, as it will provide them with new opportunities and knowledge. For our company, supporting this initiative demonstrates our commitment to the development of our team. We are confident that this advancement will not only benefit our team members but will also strengthen our organization as a whole. We wish them great success in this new stage!
That’s all for this week!
We are thankful for the many contributions. The next currently is scheduled for distribution 09/17/2024.
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