Newsletter 4

You Spoke; We Heard; We Asked; You Received!!

 

Last week we published a newsletter that stated the end was drawing near for Design Ware to pay for the Work Train/Work Keys assessment and certification. Many of you had barely started (and some, sadly enough, had not even yet begun), so you became alarmed that you were going to miss out on this very important opportunity. You said that you needed more time. We heard you. We asked and Design Ware has offered to extend the opportunity one more month. So you now have until May 30, 2010 to do your Work Train and Work Keys Assessment, and get your certifications paid for by Design Ware.

Design Ware has even offered company time for you to work on your Work Train in the Resource Room. Computers are available; the company paid time is available; please don't miss this opportunity!
There is a list of times/dates available for testing on the reverse side of this newsletter.

Please, please, please take advantage of this opportunity. Work Keys certification will be needed as you start transitioning to your new career.

 

 

 

 

Surveys

We have extended the survey one more week. We have received surveys from almost 1/3 of the present Design Ware population. We will use the survey results to help prioritize the issues with which you have concerns. Please fill out a survey (they are confidential) and return to HR (or Sid). We will tally the results and start addressing your concerns. Help us help you.

 

 

 

Talent Bank Resume

 

We are concerned. Many of you have not started working on your resume yet. And, the Talent Bank resume is REQUIRED before you can draw unemployment. So, here's the deal. There is a Talent Bank Resume template in the Resource Room. Make a copy. Complete it. Put it on the MI Talent Bank website. If you need help with the computer, if you need help with the website, or even if you are stuck with the resume, please see the MI Works! person in the Resource Room. She can help you. Design Ware has given you company time in which to do this…please use it. Current State of Michigan budgeting only allows for this MI Works! service until the end of June. Please get your Talent Bank Resume on the website.

 

 

Local Businesses are HIRING!

 

Are you ready? Please remember that the Union and Design Ware agreed that if you are a union member and you give your 2 weeks notice before you quit, you still receive your severance package!!

It is easier to 'get a job while you have a job'. Please know that there aren't hundreds of jobs at one company, there may only be one or two, but the economy is beginning to turn a little. You want to be ready to apply for any job that interests you, so get that resume together.

 

 

 

Don't miss out!