 Notes from the boss - The Power of Persistence "Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The conventional definition of persistence is: "Refusing to give up or let go; persevering obstinately; firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition." Is it any wonder then, that persistence is the fundamental difference between a successful outcome and a failed outcome? In that case, it behooves us to develop the vital quality of persistence. Here are some tips on developing persistence or perseverance: ➢ Decide what you want to accomplish and set goals. If you don't have a desired destination or goal then you will most likely wander. This is true of making big goals or small daily goals. In a study done in New York several years ago researchers surprisingly found that people who set clear, concise goals succeeded in achieving them 95% of the time! ➢ Prepare for Obstacles and Setbacks. Know and accept that there will be obstacles and setbacks; then prepare for them. Nothing important was every accomplished without adversity, setbacks and difficulties to contend with along the way. Persistence is often the difference between a successful outcome and a failed one due to giving up. One of the ways you can prepare for setbacks and obstacles is to anticipate potential problems and have a contingency plan. ➢ Take the first step. You cannot persevere; much less succeed, if you never try to accomplish something. So many of us procrastinate, fear failure or are too frozen in our tracks to take the first step towards achievement. You will not fail if you don’t try something, however, you will never succeed either. ➢ Review, reevaluate and revise. If things do not work out the way you hoped then review the steps you took and the process you followed. Reevaluate by examining what went wrong and where. What didn't work? What could you have done better? Did you have all the necessary skills and tools? Your findings will be most illuminating, and in turn, allow you to set up a better, more comprehensive approach. You will revise and improve the current strategy. ➢ Garner support and encouragement. Stay away from naysayers; instead seek wise counsel and advice from those experienced in your endeavor and those who want you to succeed. They can assist you by making suggestions and recommendations based on their experience and expertise. You will still have to do the hard work, but there is nothing more encouraging than having positive reinforcement. ➢ Maintain focus. One of the obstacles to attaining success is losing motivation and focus. Avoid getting caught up in negative or unproductive thinking such as, "This will never work." "I can't do this." ➢ Enjoy! The greatest feelings of accomplishment derive from knowing you've overcome obstacles and conquered adversities to achieve your goals. Your ultimate success will be exponentially more satisfying and fulfilling when you know what it took to get there. Adapted from The Power of Persistence - By Z. Hereford Company News
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Safety - Driving Awareness Hey guys I want to emphasize our driving safety. We have had great success in this area of our business and it's a credit to your professionalism. But it only takes a moment of distracted driving to change that. Please stay alert and be safe. This is a news article from yesterday about a truck driver who got arrested and charged with himicide on Sunday. OGALLALA, Neb. (NSP Press Release) - A semitrailer truck driver has been arrested on suspicion of motor vehicle homicide following a collision that killed five people and injured six others Sunday on Interstate 80 in western Nebraska. The injured were taken to Ogallala Community Hospital. From there, three were flown to hospitals in Colorado, the Nebraska State Patrol said. The extent of their injuries was not immediately known. The crash happened in a construction zone about 4 miles west of Brule, just before 11:30 a.m. MDT. The semi was heading west when it collided with the rear of a westbound van, the State Patrol said. The force of the collision pushed the semi and van into three other passenger vehicles. The semi and van both became engulfed in fire. All five who were killed had been in the van, the patrol said. The semi driver, identified as Tony A. Weekly, 53, of Baker, Florida, was treated at a Julesburg, Colorado, hospital and released. He was then taken back to Nebraska, where he was arrested on suspicion of motor vehicle homicide and jailed in the Keith County Jail, the patrol said. Interstate 80 was closed for about 10 miles in both directions for about six hours. The Keith County Sheriff’s Office, Ogallala police and rescue units from Big Springs, Ogallala and Brule responded. Fun and Interesting  Rivas and Weinberg play on our sponsered church softball team. They are showing off our teams runner-up plaque and the team shirts.  Eric delivering a family to Kansas City today.
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 Notes from the boss - is kindness a sign of weakness? One of the things that I get really excited about is happy customers. One of the most common things that I hear from our customers is how nice and respectful they are being treated by you. I really appreciate the consistency we are showing in this area. The idea of kindness is something that our culture is hungry for. Many many people are tired of being treated poorly at work or out in public. Showing kindness at key times in an individuals life can make or break their confidence and growth. This week let's look at a few key points on the subject of kindness and how it fits into our work and our lives.
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Fun & InterestingCongratulations to the whole team for this one! This week Atlas Van Lines award us this award for being an agency that exemplifies the reputation for quality and superior service at our facility. This is the first time we have won this award!!  Let's not do this:) Dustin Schledewitz is doing a fundraiser for their church and they are raffling off a '69 Chevelle (fully restored). Check the article if you are interested. Tickets are $20 each.    Notes from the bossAttitude. Yesterday I started out by having another truck break down, and then the phone system went down, I forgot the right set of keys on the way to pick up another truck from the mechanic, and things just kept on happening, I was pretty frustrated by 9:30am. Each of you probably could give me a similar list of issues that frustrate you on any given day. So how do we manage our attitude through challenging times. For some it's easier to than others to manage your emotions but all of us have to work at it. First of all I want to say how genuinely proud I am of the amazing attitudes that I am see from each of you. Our customers continue to be blessed by your great service. Here are some things that can help you on the days when things aren't going so well.
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Fun & Interesting Weinberg and Keaton relaxing at the motel in Wichita, KS.  Bill and James in a heated argument. Punches were thrown and Bill was arrested. Kidding - they both look a little mad though:)  Cleaning another trailer.  Jones dying from heat.  Notes from the bossDetermination As the summer heats up it's easy for everyone to get tired. I want to say thank you for how well I see each of you executing. I am encouraged with the level of care and intentionality that I am seeing. As the muscles get tired and the days get long I want to remind each of you that your efforts are paying off. Customers continue to give us outstanding reviews and claims are very reasonable. Sometimes it's easy to let things slip because we are weary or frustrated. Remember that one of our core values is "to be passionate and determined." What does that mean? It means that we continue to do our best even when those frustrations come. Why? Yes it's good for the company when you work with determination but it's also good for you. Every day we have the opportunity to develop our character. Our character stays with us long after the work is done. Character translates to all areas of our life. If you are passionate and determined in whatever you do you will be a huge blessing to those around you and I believe you will live a much more meaningful life. Thank you for the "passion and determination" you are modeling today. Company News
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Policy & Procedure - remindersPlease park the straight trucks according to Sam's drawing on the bulletin board
Fun & Interesting Eric stopped by with his son before Memorial Weekend  I know it's hot but maybe this will cool you down a bit:)  Matt (hanging from the top), James, and Strecker pulling packing.  Rivas & Sam assembling the new carts.  Cody and Matt suited up for risky moving at KPS  Notes from the boss Focusing on patience Dealing with frustrating customers, irritating co-workers, or negative circumstance can really try our patience, At some point in our day, week, or year we are going to face something that really gets under our skin. How do you respond? How should you respond. Let me fill you in on a little secret - we don't become patient when things are easy; we tend to learn patience through the storms of life. Patience isn't one of those virtues that come naturally to many of us but the good news is that it can be developed over time. Here are some good things to think about when it comes to being patient. 1. Embrace the process. Sometimes we find ourselves frustrated because we can't get things accomplished quickly enough. Embracing the process means that we look at the value of the journey itself not just the goal. If we aren't careful we can miss valuable lessons along the way that actually can be just as valuable as the goal itself. Sometimes the experiences that seem inconsequential to us are the training ground to prepare us for the job ahead. There's no true progress for the leader who is unwilling to patiently embrace the process. . 2. Be patient with people. If we are going to be effective leaders, we also need to learn to be patient with difficult people. Whether it's a home, a business, or a ministry; everyone has a difficult time with someone. If we can remember that everyone is in the process of developing and learning (including ourselves) it will go a long way in helping us to be more patient.. Being patient doesn't mean that we ignore issues that need to be address but it does mean that we deal with people with the same grace we would want extended to us. Company NewsIMPORTANT SCHEDULING ANNOUNCEMENT Roger will no longer be doing the scheduling texts. Justin will be overseeing this again. Here is what you need to direct to Justin. 1. Truck break downs and repairs go to Justin 2. Time off requests go to Justin 3. Texts for the following days work will come from Justin 4. Direction for end of the day work & down time will need to be directed to Justin 5. All claims issues need to be directed to Justin 6. All management issues need to be directed to Justin Please contact Justin first on any of these issues. If you can't reach Justin you may connect with Roger. The reason for this change is because Justin's wife is nearly done with her cancer treatments and his availability has increased. Note to Summer Staff. Summer is now in full swing and that means our full summer staff is up and going. If you are summer staff only here are a few things to keep in mind as you get acclimated to Kearney Moving. 1. Deliver an "I'm on it" work ethic. One of things we value is a solid work ethic. I'm proud of how I am seeing many of you embrace this. Continue to respond to your foreman with an agreeable and willing attitude. Then follow up by doing all that you were asked to do. 2. Build good communication with your team. As you are learning new things it's easy to be overwhelmed and it's natural to be reserved in a new environment. However, make sure that you are communicating with your superiors that you understand the instructions you were given. If you are too quiet we don't know if you are grasping things. Don't be afraid to ask questions - we are here to help you. Note to foreman As a general reminder please remember the following. 1. If you are the foreman you are to be in 15 minutes earlier than the time in your text. 2. Make sure you are reviewing all of the notes and information on your paperwork before your crew shows up. Pay special attention to the details that the office has entered about your job. 3. Double check your truck equipment and supplies. We want to make sure that you aren't missing anything obvious. Safety Tip - Plenty of fluids In summer weather and other hot, humid working conditions, drinking enough water is vital to preventing heat illness. The most serious illness, heat stroke, can be fatal. It occurs when the body’s cooling system fails because of moisture and minerals lost to sweating. To prevent heat illness under hot work conditions
Clear urine, a regular digestive system and supple skin are signs of adequate fluid intake. Headache can be a sign of dehydration, so try drinking water before you pop a pill. Now, about that old water bottle. If it’s just an old soft-drink container, replace it with one intended for repeated use. Maybe you should get two so one can go in the dishwasher every so often. Try not to handle the bottle, particularly the top, unless your hands are clean. Plenty of clean water to drink is a privilege enjoyed by workers in this country, with few exceptions. So enjoy drinking your fill for good health. Customer Comments Salley Florell David & Alex were our movers and they were polite and careful with our things. Great employees. Keith Herald I was very happy with the moving service provided to me by Kearney Moving. They provided me with "Very professional and careful service." They had the best price of the movers in the area as well, almost half the price of another mover in the Kearney area. (Nice job to Hofer & Herrera) Anna Polson (from our facebook page)  Policy & ProcedureAttendance Policy 1. Timeliness a) Arrive on time as instructed and contact foreman or company ASAP if you will be more than 5 min. late b) Consistent tardiness may be cause for reprimand or termination, and unexcused absences may be cause for reprimand or termination. c) Employees who are left due to tardiness may travel to the job site at their own expenses or possibly forego hours for that day. Mileage will not be reimbursed. d) If calling in sick, we would like as much notice as possible, with a minimum of 90 minutes’ notice. 2. Recording Hours a) Enter start and stop times each day (use cell phone time) to the nearest 5-minute increment. b) Enter unpaid breaks. c) Enter whether they are Atlas hours or Kearney Moving hours. d) Enter vacation or holiday pay. Note: Vacation and holiday pay does not apply to overtime hours. 3. Time off a) Complete a Time Off Request Form when needed. b) Company requires two week notice (during summer) unless emergency. c) Requests made within 48 hours of notice have a high likelihood of being denied. d) If the job schedule is slow, employees may be able to take time off without advance notice.  Notes from the BossOur mission is "To bless every customer with incredible service that is worth bragging about." As we start the busy season I am very encouraged with where we are at. We continue to get feedback from our customers that is awesome. Customers are feeling well served and cared for. We are anticipating a busy summer and the stakes are high. For us to have a great year we need to have a great summer. This means that all of us need to keep our eye on the ball and continue execute well. I feel great about the level of experience we have with our year round staff. I'm excited about the character and quality of our new hires. So as we start this summer I want to encourage each of you to be professionals, have fun, and work hard. Let's have a great summer!! Company News
Customer CommentsI want to give a very special thanks to Hofer, Rivas, Herrera, and Wolf. One of our customer's Angie Richeson of Gothenburg gave us one of the best reviews KMS has ever had. She posted this online and these guys completely nailed our core values. Really nice job guys!!! Your really represent us well! "This is a very belated THANK YOU for the incredible moving experience we had with Kearney Moving Service!!! Your moving crew moved us from one house to another in Gothenburg on Wednesday, April 13th and we have nothing but amazing things to say about the whole experience. The crew was timely, professional and extremely efficient. They were also very friendly, had amazing manners, communicated every step of the moving process with us and most importantly... they were just really, really good at their job! Moving can sometimes cause anxiety and I remember waking up that morning, taking a deep breath and saying "here we go...". Bottom line... from the moment the crew arrived, they eased my nerves and anxiety and actually made the moving experience kind of "fun and entertaining". For that I am forever grateful. One of the things I appreciated about the crew was their "down to earth" nature. Although I could sense their continual professionalism and their constant need to get busy because they were on the clock... and every minute counts... they also made us feel like they were completely dedicated to "our family" for the day. They took the time to chat with us (both moving and non-moving related) and even took the time to take a picture with our 13 and 10 year old girls at the end of the day (see attached). Our girls thought "the crew" was pretty incredible :) It's funny how "heroes" surface in the most unexpected places... ;) Sidenote... we were VERY pleased that our actual cost of moving was LESS than the estimate! That doesn't happen very often and we give complete credit to the effective and efficient nature of the crew you sent our way! Thank you, thank you! Thanks again for your EXCEPTIONAL services. From the moment I filled out the "estimate" form on your website and received a follow-up phone call almost immediately... all the way to the moment the truck drove away from our NEW home, we were completely satisfied. Nothing but positive comments & referrals from the Richeson's!" Thanks, Joe, Angie, Chiara & Ashlyn Richeson  Rivas, Adam, Hofer, & James. With the customer's kids in Gothenburg. Staff News
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Policy & ProcedureAs we start into a new summer I want to keep all of us aware of important policy issues. As we serve our customers lets make sure that we keep the following in mind. General Conduct (1) Respect: treat customers, employer, and employees respectfully. (2) Professionalism (3) Do not behave in a way that would not fit in with normal professional conduct. (4) No excessive goofing off, etc. Language (1) No use of inappropriate language including swear words or any reference to God, Jesus, or Christ outside of a religious discussion. (2) Lewd conversation is also prohibited. (3) Refrain from discussions involving vulgar subjects, sexual subjects, drugs, alcohol, partying, and the like. (4) Discrimination: absolutely no racial slurs or discrimination. General cell phone use at work (1) Allowed if business related. (2) Reimbursement is allowed if employee uses phone consistently for work purposes. (3) Personal use is allowed during breaks and while traveling. (4) Ask job foreman for permission to use cell phone for emergency or important call. (5) Talking without a hands-free device is prohibited for drivers of any company vehicle. Personal texting (1) Up to 10 personal text messages allowed during work hours, as long as texts take less than 30 seconds each. (2) Texting that exceeds limits set above should be taken off of your time at the end of the day. (3) Company expects you to act fairly and respectfully in regards to this issue. Texting while traveling (1) Texting is prohibited for drivers of any company vehicle. (2) No restrictions for non-drivers. (3) Texting should never affect a team effort. Music and personal listening devices (1) Permitted as a passenger during ride time. (2) Allowed when packing boxes provided you are working alone (one ear bud is allowed or phone speaker is allowed as long as it's at a reasonable volume.) (3) Not allowed while loading or unloading the truck unless you are a foreman, and the music should remain on the trailer. (4) Music should always be at or below conversation level and should not be considered offensive or abrasive to others. Fun & Interesting Eric Johnson at Powder River Pass in Wyoming - last week.  Ryan Wurdeman (Kearney Moving Alum) stopped by last week.  Strecker, Keaton, and Cody doing some training.  Weinberg, Bill, and James showing off the summer look. 
Policy & ProcedureStarting off on the right foot As new hires start their summer job it's important to help them understand the company culture. Many new hires want to do a good job but will need help understanding our values. During the first couple of weeks be willing to help new hires develop good habits and get started on the right foot. Here are some of the basics that I want to see us modeling and holding each other accountable to. . Professional Conduct 1. General Conduct a) Respect: treat customers, employer, and employees respectfully. b) Professionalism (1) Do not behave in a way that would not fit in with normal professional conduct. (2) No excessive goofing off, etc. c) Language (1) No use of inappropriate language including swear words or any reference to God, Jesus, or Christ outside of a religious discussion. (2) Lewd conversation is also prohibited. (3) Refrain from discussions involving vulgar subjects, sexual subjects, drugs, alcohol, partying, and the like. d) Discrimination: absolutely no racial slurs or discrimination. Customer CommentsAnother realtor from Coldwell Banker of Kearney is bragging up KMS on facebook. I'm really proud of how you guys are representing us. Here is what realtor Matt Meister had to say yesterday...  s Ashley McNally, Joyce Clayton, & Carolyn Shorvin each gave us high reviews this past week... Nice job to Hofer, Kendall Werner, Weinberg, Jones, Wolf, Lanka, Rivas, and Herrera. Employee Recognition
Notes from the bossLeadership - not being proud Boasting is one of the most common traps we can fall into. Confidence isn't a bad thing but it doesn't take much to drift into overconfidence. Let's face it: we want people to know how good we are and why we are worth being respected. Since boasting often comes naturally we need to put guardrails in place that help protect us from this temptation. There are three things we need to remember if we want make sure that boasting doesn't derail our leadership. 1. Remember where you came from. One of the best exercises we can do is to stop for a minute and think about how we got started. What people have taken an interest in us and given us breaks? How has God opened up doors for us to be here? If we forget where we came from, we will often lose sight of where we're going. 2. Remember who you follow. Most of you know I hold to a Christian worldview. With that said I want to challenge each of us with a couple of things. Who you follow matters.
3. Remember that there is more to do. Boastful people are often bitter because they can't stand to see someone else experience more success than them. Humble people don't have time to brag because they're too busy serving others and striving for what's next. One of the best ways to lead is to slow down long enough to listen to people, embrace humility, and serve. Fun & Interesting Bill sent us a picture of our truck next to the "World's Largest Pistachio" located in New Mexico  Chris reminding us that we need to use ratchet straps when securing 8ft walk boards... not bungies.  Keaton, Adam, and Cody are back for the summer. 
Policy & Procedure - to foreman & staff with more than 1 year experienceAs we come into the busy season I want to remind all of us of the importance of our policy & procedures. As new staff comes on board they will follow your lead on what is important and what isn't. New hires don't know the company culture like you do. This means that even though they have policy & procedures explained in orientation... they won't know what it really looks like until they see you model it. I wan't to encourage you to do the following. 1. Your example matters - it is very helpful to new hires to see you modeling what they are suppose to do. Don't underestimate the power of a good example. The more we all model consistent behavior the better we can help new hires get where they need to be. 2. Your words matter - Don't just assume that your example is enough. Be willing to instruct new hires on what to do. Pay attention to things that need to be addressed and be ready to coach them along. Be kind but firm when needed. Also look for ways to encourage the right behavior. 3. Be willing to learn & re-learn. I will be a 'broken record' on policy & procedure so be willing to hear things you've heard before. The reason we do this is to keep these things fresh in our minds.
Safety - Complacency in the workplaceWebster’s Dictionary defines complacency as: self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies Complacency is perhaps one of the biggest problems we face in completing our day to day tasks. We are “used” to things being a certain way each time and unless the obvious comes right out and hits us . . . we can be oblivious to it all. This is state of mind can affect many things such as productivity, quality and safety. As we come into busy season it is critical that each of us remember that complacency can cause a variety of concerns for the company. 1. Safety is the biggest problem. Complacency while driving can be deadly. Complacency while moving can cause injury. 2. Production is the next biggest concern. Complacency while working can lower the expected production that we expect to complete a job. This can be compounded if you are modeling a complacent attitude to your co-workers There is much danger in going into “autopilot” when working on the job. All too often we don’t realize how complacent we are until we have a near miss or close call. Those events tend to jump start our hearts and focus our attention . . . at least for a little while, on the task at hand. So please stay sharp as you are working this week. Notes from the boss |
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Just have a few reminders
- Quad Cab - If you are parking the quad cab please park it closest to the highway in the line up. Then the Jimmy's, Ford and then the cube vans. This gives a nice neat look to the fleet.
- Keys - Continue to be proactive in returning keys. Sam is managing this situation to help us lower the amount of replacements that we have had to make.
- Clothing - Make sure that you are picking up your company clothing that may be in trucks or the break room. If they aren't picked up we will return them to the general inventory.
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Safety - Flood season
Last week we were asked to help a business at the mall in Hays KS that had flood damage. It's the time of year where flooding is a reality. Even though we don't see much flooding in Kearney we are not immune to the possibility. As we travel around the the state and the country it's good to keep a few things in mind.
Listen to weather and flood warnings. Stay away from flood areas. If you have to go somewhere, check radio and television information for news of which areas to avoid. Do not drive through a flooded area. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. Be extremely careful whenever you see water over a road. Even shallow water can conceal a washout of a road or bridge, as well as debris being moved by the flood.If you are caught driving in floodwaters, be aware your vehicle may float briefly but will be moved by currents and will sink. Be especially careful at night, when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
Although each emergency is unique, generally the best advice is to get out of your vehicle as soon as it stalls in floodwater. Don't keep trying to start the vehicle. Many deaths have been caused by people trying to move a stalled vehicle. Get out and head for high ground quickly and carefully. You might think your vehicle is a safe place to be during a flood. In fact, it is one of the most dangerous.
Driving dangers are among many serious hazards related to floods. Downed power lines causing electrocution, unstable building structures, landslides, chemical and biological hazards in areas touched by floodwaters are also threats to life and health.
Wherever we are serving our customers this summer be aware of the potential of flooding. Flooding is one of the most common disasters in this country,
Listen to weather and flood warnings. Stay away from flood areas. If you have to go somewhere, check radio and television information for news of which areas to avoid. Do not drive through a flooded area. If you come upon a flooded road, turn around and go another way. Be extremely careful whenever you see water over a road. Even shallow water can conceal a washout of a road or bridge, as well as debris being moved by the flood.If you are caught driving in floodwaters, be aware your vehicle may float briefly but will be moved by currents and will sink. Be especially careful at night, when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.
Although each emergency is unique, generally the best advice is to get out of your vehicle as soon as it stalls in floodwater. Don't keep trying to start the vehicle. Many deaths have been caused by people trying to move a stalled vehicle. Get out and head for high ground quickly and carefully. You might think your vehicle is a safe place to be during a flood. In fact, it is one of the most dangerous.
Driving dangers are among many serious hazards related to floods. Downed power lines causing electrocution, unstable building structures, landslides, chemical and biological hazards in areas touched by floodwaters are also threats to life and health.
Wherever we are serving our customers this summer be aware of the potential of flooding. Flooding is one of the most common disasters in this country,
Fun & Interesting Stuff
Neslon heading out for another full week of surveys.
Rivas and Adam loading out a shipment in SIT
Whose KMS employees childhood picture is this?
 New hire. Caleb Waugh. |  New hire. UNK student Jadon Smith. |
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Recap from Friday Meeting on policy issues.
- Busy season - expect an inflow of approximately 10-12 guys over the next month. About half are previous summer employees including: Gilsdorf, Ian, Strecker, Marcus, Matt Leigh, Hvranek, Keaton, & Sohler.
- Newsletter - The KMS Scoop to communicate with everyone on key weekly issues. This will be out by Tuesday each week. Respond each time you have received and read it via text or email.
- Accountability - Employee Correction Forms will be expected to be utilized to help everyone stay on track with policy, procedures, profitability, & safety.
- Summer time off - Due to the high volume of the first 6 weeks of the summer time off will be carefully evaluated. May 23rd - July 8th are considered black out for vacation days off unless there is at least a 6 week prior request. Memorial Day and the 4th of July we are open and will have work.
- Communication - a) When receiving scheduling texts you don't have to respond unless you don't receive a text. If you haven't heard from the office by 6pm Sundays & 8pm weekdays you need to call your scheduler. b) Respond with timeliness when the office reaches out to you for information. Use common sense and safety. c) When connecting with the office try to connect before or after the lunch hour (noon-1pm.)
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Safety - Step ladder safety
Throughout the summer we will be working on and around ladders. Let's have a safe summer as you use this piece of equipment. Let's look at some basic principles to help us work safely on a ladder:
- When climbing or working on a ladder, maintain three-point contact as much as possible. This means that two hands and one foot, or one hand and two feet should be in contact with the ladder at all times.
- Keep as centered on the ladder as you can. Be very careful to not lean to far away from the ladder because you can cause it to topple.
- Footwear should have clean soles made of a non-skid material.
- Avoid moving a ladder while you are on it.
- Move carefully on a ladder.
- Do not work on a ladder if you are ill, overly tired or possibly, or dizzy.
- Be careful to not pinch your fingers while closing the step ladder
- Make sure you have necessary help to properly lift large/heavy items up a ladder
- When climbing or working on a ladder, maintain three-point contact as much as possible. This means that two hands and one foot, or one hand and two feet should be in contact with the ladder at all times.
- Keep as centered on the ladder as you can. Be very careful to not lean to far away from the ladder because you can cause it to topple.
- Footwear should have clean soles made of a non-skid material.
- Avoid moving a ladder while you are on it.
- Move carefully on a ladder.
- Do not work on a ladder if you are ill, overly tired or possibly, or dizzy.
- Be careful to not pinch your fingers while closing the step ladder
- Make sure you have necessary help to properly lift large/heavy items up a ladder
Notes from the boss
Recap of Friday Meeting on Vision
It was good to meet with all of you on Friday. I wanted to repeat a few points from our meeting just to keep it fresh in our minds.
It was good to meet with all of you on Friday. I wanted to repeat a few points from our meeting just to keep it fresh in our minds.
- Encouraged by what I see. Like I said on Friday I am very encouraged by the growth our company has had over the past several years but especially the last 4 years. The culture of our company is a bid part of this growth and each of you plays a role in that. Each of you have shown a level of professionalism that has translated to happy customers. But we have also seen a family friendly culture of laughter and care that is truly special.
- Opportunities for growth. We touched on a couple of areas of growth that I would like us to keep in mind. First of all I want to encourage you to grow in your understanding of leadership. Leadership is not a title but it is your areas of influence. Whether you are at work or at home you are an influencer of those you are around. My hope is to see each of you develop your understanding of how to lead. We also discussed growing in our team perspective. We each have individual reasons why we work at KMS. But the more we see our self in the context of a team the more we will grow in our core values. My challenge to each of you is to evaluate your decisions and ask yourself how it will affect the team. Will my decisions help or hurt the culture or profitability of the company?
- Vision for this upcoming busy season. KMS has experienced a growth in size over the past 4 years. While this growth is exciting we have many areas we need to build strength before we can have another growth spurt. As we start into the busy season we all can be thinking about how to build the strength of the business. Whether you are involved in the office, mechanics, or out on jobs we all need to look at ways we can get better at what we do. When each of us look for ways to be more efficient and more effective we help to guarantee a great future for KMS.
Fun & Interesting Stuff
Receiving the Sales Achievement Award
Receiving the Atlas Superior Packing Award & Atlas Hauling Award
Receiving the Better Business Bureau Award for 2015-2016
James has been juicing!!
Bill stuffing his face!
A few guys stopped by Saturday to help Roger remodel his his new house.
 New Hire - Walker Johnson. UNK Student/Summer Help |  New Hire - Zach Stodden. UNK Student/ Summer Help |
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