We just wanted to send you a quick note and thank you for being customers of Action Associates. We love working with you and are honored that you select us time and time again to be your preferred partner in staffing. Your continued support and suggestions have helped us grow into a better company. For that, we wanted to send a special note thanking you.

Thank you so much! We look forward to continuing to work with you for years to come.

Best regards,

Action Associates Team

Goals, The 10 Rules for Achieving Success

One goal that should be reaffirmed every year is to become a lifelong learner.  So, under Step 7 to “Take Purposeful Action,” there are several great resources you can explore to take goal setting and personal development to the next level.  Some reading suggestions include The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey (or anything by the author), The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy, Goals!:  How to Get Everything You Want–Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible by Brian Tracy, and SUCCESS Magazine, a monthly publication.

2012 will be a remarkable year–for those who plan to be remarkable!

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Jung Ha was nominated for her outstanding work ethic! Her supervisor stated “Her work ethic is second to none. She has been able to overcome a language barrier and has become someone that others on the line look to for direction and answers to their questions. She is currently working in an area that requires a very high level of responsibility. She helps keep the entire team focused and on track and has what it takes to be a leader. She takes pride in her work, gives 110% each day. Quantity and Quality of work exceeds expectations!”

Congratulations Jung Ha!

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 Jacob St. Bernard

Jacob was nominated for his great attitude and attendance! His supervisor stated “Jacob has shown great flexibility with his willingness to be crossed trained in many different areas around the shop, which makes him a valuable member of our team as he is able to cover for his coworkers anywhere on the shop floor. His attendance has been great and he’s readily available to pitch in and stay late as needed to make sure customer orders are completed to meet daily shipping requirements.”

 Congratulations Jacob!

Work Skills Corporation (Action Associate’s parent company) is proud to announce that WhenWork Works, a nationwide initiative to bring research on workplace effectiveness and flexibility into community and business practice, has named us one in the top 20% of employers nationally in terms of its programs, policies and culture for creating an effective and flexible workplace. 

The Sloan Award, now in their eighth year, honors organizations of all sizes and types that are “using workplace flexibility as a strategy to increase workplace effectiveness and yield positive business results.” The awards committee reviewed workplace policies, practices, and benefits to assess workplace flexibility on a national basis. The two-step selection process is rigorous, involving an evaluation of employers’ programs and practices, and a confidential employee survey.

Rod Jones, CEO of WSC, firmly believes our employees are our most valuable asset and asserts “WSC is committed to providing flexibility and work/life balance to attract and retain the brightest and the best.”

WSC offers numerous programs and benefits designed to promote workplace flexibility and assists employees to achieve work-life balance. These include:

• A family friendly work environment offering flexible work schedules including shift changes, hours that accommodate daycare centers, educational and/or other family needs.
• The ability to bring children to work prior to and/or after-school when unforeseen challenges occur. 
• Management support with problem solving and working together to overcome personal struggles by identifying flexible options whenever possible. 
• Initiatives such as daycare reimbursement and health care reimbursement plans, leaves of absence, flexible vacations, and the ability to borrow and carry over vacation time.

Job sharing and telecommuting, including providing laptops and the ability to work at home utilizing remote desktop; utilization of Skype to connect with employees and customers at other locations; installation of a VOIP (voice over Internet phone) phone system which allows employees to take their phone home or to offsite locations, and smart phones that allow employees access to e-mail and calls virtually anywhere.

Work Skills Corporation has been providing employment and training services to people with barriers to employment for over 38 years. By barrier, we refer to a wide range of individuals from those who simply need help developing a resume to those who need accommodations on a job. In addition to our core business offerings in Employment and Training, we have developed business ventures in Staffing Services through Action Associates and Home Health Care through Action Home Health Care and Alternative Education to students ages 16-19. To learn more, visit http://www.wskills.com.