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When we focus on creating a culture of safety, we are also laying the groundwork for optimal performance. This is why – for the third year in a row – NOVA is proud to sponsor the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby Safety Award. Read more on our latest blog by our CEO, Roger Kearns, about how safety and performance go hand in hand: https://hubs.li/Q02KBMWx0

I always say that the true power and success of our company is in the people who make up Sappi North America, and no one exemplifies this more than Doug Brooks, a Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt, lifelong adventurer, trusted teammate and valuable mentor, who is retiring in October after 32 years at SNA.   With more than 45 years of adventures in his personal life and the paper industry, Doug eagerly applies himself to every challenge in everything he does, whether he’s jumping out of a helicopter in the backwoods of Alaska, diving with sharks or leading significant improvement projects at the mills. After taking a job with Sappi South Africa in 1992, he soon became General Manager of the Stanger Mill, where he was involved in several post-apartheid community development projects, led the mill to achieve Sappi’s first ISO9002 accreditation and instituted a Total Quality/Continuous Improvement process. During his time at Stanger, he became a member of Sappi Fine Paper's Board of Directors. A graduate of the University of Maine with a degree in chemical engineering, Doug moved back to Maine in 1996 and became the Business Unit leader for Paper Machine 1 at the Somerset Mill. Later, as Manager of Special Projects, he led productivity and quality initiatives in China, Europe, South Africa, Minnesota, Westbrook and Michigan. In his latest role as a LSS Black Belt at the Somerset Mill, Doug’s work saved the company over $15 million. He trained and mentored numerous Green Belts and contributed to many significant improvements throughout the mill, including projects related to safety, productivity, quality, emissions and cost reduction across all assets. There isn’t a challenge that Doug turned down or a problem he couldn’t fix. His hands-on approach and his belief in going to Gemba—the Japanese term for “actual place,” often used for the shop floor or any place where value-creating work actually occurs—were part of his success. The idea is simple: if you want to improve your business, you need to learn more about your processes, people and customers; you need to go and see for yourself, and that is what Doug did. But it was the relationships he built and the trust he earned with all who had the opportunity to work with him that will be missed the most. He is currently in South Africa, where his career started with Sappi, to help the team there with one last project. Doug will spend his retirement enjoying his family, including his wife Susan, his five children and two grandchildren.

Thr Effect of Rheum ribes Root (Rhubarb) on Menopausal Hot Flashes: A Randomized Double-Blind, Study-Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Abstract Background and objectives: Hot flashes are one of the most predominant complaints of menopause among women. The main treatment is hormone replacement therapy, which has side effects. Therefore, the use of plants with phytoestrogen has been suggested as an adjunctive treatment. This study aimed to estimate the efficacy of processed rhubarb (Rheum ribes L.) on hot flashes in postmenopausal women. Methods: This double-blind placebo-controlled trial was performed on postmenopausal women who were referred to public health centers at Iran University of Medical Sciences. Ninety postmenopausal women aged over 45 years with menopausal hot flashes were randomly assigned to two groups. The treatment group received 500 mg of encapsulated processed R. ribes twice a day for eight weeks, and the control group received placebo (starch powder) in the same manner. Data were collected using Blatt–Kupperman index at the start of the study, fourth and eighth weeks after the intervention. Descriptive and analytic statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 74 patients completed the study (39 participants in the intervention group and 35 in the control group). The results showed that R. ribes significantly decreased the mean of flashing in Blatt–Kupperman index four and eight weeks post-intervention (p<0.001). Rheum ribes showed no serious adverse effects. Conclusion: The findings of this study propose that treatment with R. ribes may be considered an adjunctive treatment for hot flashes in postmenopausal women.

Take a tour of Morris Group International's facilities in the City of Industry, Calif.! These locations manufacture products for multiple brands of MGI and boasts 400+ employees and have over 600,000 square ft. of office, warehouse, and manufacturing space! #AmericanManufacturing #CommercialPlumbing #FacilitiesManagement #Specifiers #ManufacturingEngineering #Manufacturing #ConstructionMaterials #Construction #Contractors #FacilitiesMaintenance

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🌟 Employee Spotlight: Meet Joe Stadler 🌟 Join us in celebrating the dedication and hard work of our March Employee Spotlight! Read on to learn more about Joe: 👏🎉 🚚 How long have you been with Bay & Bay? • I’ve been with Bay & Bay Since January 2021, so over 3 years. 🚚 What drew you to the transportation industry? • The fast paced environment that keeps me engaged in my work all-day. It can be stressful at times, but I’ve learned I operate well on a time crunch. 🚚 What position did you start in, and how did that help you to get to where you are now? • I started out as a CSA. I was promoted to CSA2, and then to CSR two years ago. My time as a CSA helped me learn the basics, which I’ve been able to build on as a CSR. I had great managers when I started, and I learned a lot shadowing more experienced team members. 🚚 What do you enjoy most about Bay & Bay? • The company culture. 🚚 What do you like to do outside of work? • Golf, working out, hanging with friends, and video games.

Thoroughly enjoyed yesterday's CATCH EDIB Network, it's always great to hear and share some ideas with the network members. Key takeaways from yesterday's session, especially from a recruitment perspective: ❓ Website accessibility Ensuring your website is optimised and accessible for everyone is crucial. Is your website user-friendly for all, including those with disabilities? ❓ Inclusivity beyond accessibility Accessibility doesn't always equate to inclusivity. What proactive steps are you taking to make everyone feel included? ❓ Employee consultation Regularly consulting with your employees about improving processes is essential. Do your people feel they belong and are heard in your workplace? ❓ Interview process accessibility Is your interview process genuinely accessible, or do you assume everyone can navigate your preferred method? Flexibility in interview methods is key. ❓ Supportive facilities Offering facilities like a quiet room, prayer room, breastfeeding room etc., can make a significant difference. Are these facilities available in your workplace? or does this sound alien to you? ❓ Building trust and belonging People stay where they feel a sense of trust and belonging. What initiatives are you implementing to reduce attrition and foster a supportive environment? There are industries that are less inclusive and we have a long way to go, but nothing changes if nothing changes! Here at Huxons Recruitment we are dedicated to learning and unlearning, expanding our knowledge and educating our partners, we want to do more than recruiting. We focus on recruiting AND employer branding! 🦅 Thank you for having us once again Paul McCartan 🤝

Our Homans Associate Excellence Shoutout this week goes to Steve Bartolo! Steve was nominated for this feature by four different employees! Nominations: 1. With over 20+ years of dedicated service to Homans, Steve is a top performer in all aspects of his career. A true partner with Family, Friends, Customers, and associates. Working alongside Steve, you will gain the hunger to be great - as it radiates day in and day out from him. 2. Dedicated Employee for 23 years, great customer service, product knowledge 3. He always gives 100% to the customer, he takes every quote personally. Every time a customer brings an issue to his attention, he will solve it and reassure the customer the entire time. 4. He's a Homans institution. Fun facts about Steve: 1.  What do you do in your free time? I love to play guitar and cook creative meals for my family.   2.  Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them! Yes, one dog. His name is Wilbur (he was a rescue from the Charlotte's web litter). 3.  What is your favorite movie/show? Back to the Future. 4.  What's the best place you've ever visited? Why? Napa Valley because I was able to taste the grapes where the wine was made and spectacular views of the vineyards.   5.  What skill do you think everyone should have? Basic lifesaving skills.

Teamwork, clear strategy and a great leadership are the key ingredients to success in our industry. This is how we do it at DFDS #MovingTogether #Onwards DFDS Freight Ferries and Logistics

Safety has always been the cornerstone of the trucking industry. 🚛 At TVA Logistics, we recognize its importance, which is why we’ve made safety our top priority. So, how do we ensure safety? Let’s break it down: • Regular Maintenance: We keep our trucks in top condition with routine servicing, ensuring every rig runs smoothly and safely. 🛠️ • Driver Training: We continuously train our drivers to avoid distractions, enforcing strict no-phone-use policies while driving. 📵 • Leadership Commitment: Our leaders prioritize safety at every level, actively promoting safety initiatives and leading by example. 👥 This is how we’ve elevated safety from just a policy to a core priority at TVA Logistics. ✔️ #logistics #TVALogistics #USA