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AccuNews Accusoft’s Monthly Company Newsletter F E B U R A R Y 2 0 2 4 V O L . 2 Team, It is hard to believe that we are already on the brink of March and beginning to plan our next AccuTalk in Q2. There is so much exciting stuff happening at Accusoft - from finalizing our new West Wing to Philanthropy partnerships, sales process work, a ton of engineering projects, management training and so much more. When we met in Tampa last month I introduced our strategic focus areas for this year including our theme - Balance for Growth. I wanted to expand a little on that message here and reinforce a few key areas. People: we are making a definitive and strong tilt back toward a people-centric culture. Our HR team have moved into more hands-on business partner roles, working very directly with our managers to hire, develop and retain talent as well as to develop their own leadership capabilities. We have also begun some really cool work around DEIB and Philanthropy and will continue to spend time and budget dollars on engagement events for our team. I want to reiterate that it is critical that your voice be heard - we are lucky to be a small company because it gives us so much flexibility with the types of programs and benefits we offer. Continue to speak up and ask for what you want in this area. We won't always be able to say yes but we will always work, in transparency, to get you what you need if we are able. Company Values: we will continue to find ways to fully adopt our new company values. Please look out for training opportunities offered through the HR team and find ways to bring the values to life as you work in your individual teams. I have them printed and stuck up at my desk for now, and I can genuinely say I think about them every day. They have already helped me reframe my thinking, consider my position and reflect on decisions I need to make. I encourage you to do the same. Goals: when we meet in April I plan to talk about our goals. I want to set the tone for how we think about goals as a company. How can we stay laser focused on achieving goals yet stay motivated when we fail to meet our own expectations for success? Start to think about how you set goals in your life, what they mean to you and how we can approach this at Accusoft. For me goals are incredibly important. I am in a constant state of growth, both personal and professional, and I regularly set goals for myself and our team. I also fail and make mistakes A LOT. A VERY LOT (: Yet I keep going, staying focused and driven and motivated by the PROGRESS I and we have made. I'd like to share some more thoughts with you all on this soon and for now leave you with my best tip for continued optimism through adversity.. . Recently my 5 year old started to put some pressure on me to 'give up' something for Lent and I couldn't think of anything I really wanted to forgo (step away from my caffeine, child). So instead I decided to do something EXTRA every day. Until Easter I will be spending time each morning either meditating, journaling or writing my daily gratitude list. Outside of goal setting, I use gratitude to keep me positively focused on the future and in a low state of anxiety. A gratitude practice is a powerful tool for me (and I am always happy to talk about it if you're interested) so I have been thinking about this a lot lately. One of my favorite quotes about gratitude is from Michael J Fox and I love the link he makes between staying hopeful and being grateful. So as I close I will leave you this quote: "I realize, with gratitude, optimism is sustainable. I mean if you find something to be grateful for, then you'll find something to look forward to, and you carry on" And if you have 8 mins (you do) far better to hear it from the man himself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fPhr22DHAs Be Well, Do Better. Megan Executive Note By Megan Brooks ACCUSPOTLIGHT ACCUWELL ACCUBELONG I N T H I S I S S U E ACCUWORK ACCUGIVE F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 V O L . 2 February Celebrations WELCOME TO THE TEAM! Stephanie Abad Manager, Brand and Communications 2/2 John Armenia 2/5 Alex Libertowski 2/7 Keri Lane 2/8 Brian O‘Leary 2/9 Rachel Samuel 1 Year Dylan McCaughan Hillary Lewis 2 Years John Fonnotto 3 Years Gabby Da Rosa Masiero 6 Years Austin Mann 7 Years Michelle Tsoukalas Birthdays Anniversaries A c c u S p o t l i g h t C e l e b r a t i n g O u r P e o p l e 2/9 Rachel Samuel 2/12 Leif Wright 2/13 Max Amneus 8 Years Tracy Schlabach 18 Years Ed Berberian 20 Years Robert Amidon Roderick McMullen 37 Years Butch Taylor Butch Taylor Rod McMullen Celebrating 20 Years What do you like best about working for Accusoft? Celebrating 37 Years What is your most proud accomplishment since starting here? “Back when I was working on FormFix, we visited Lockheed as they were getting ready for the 2000 US census project. At one point, their engineer asked if we'd considered making the form identification algorithm more configurable so they could fine-tune it to their application. That was a little depressing because our design goal had been to have it work great out of the box. After a brief discussion, they admitted that they had yet to find a single instance where FormFix could not recognize one of their forms.” "Accusoft has provided me many opportunities to contribute to its success while keeping a meaningful work-life balance. Since joining Accusoft, I have written code for many of our SDK products, joined customer calls to provide direct assistance, helped interview future colleagues, and run a few marathons outside work hours." AccuWell Nurturing Your Wellness Journey F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 V O L . 2 COMING UP: March Activities for World Sleep Day (3/15). In March, we will be talking about the importance of sleep and sleep hygiene. Additional information on our Sleep Challenge coming soon! UPCOMING WEBINARS In support of having healthy hearts, 13 employees are competing in a fitness challenge! The Healthy Heart Challenge started on February 12th and will last for 6 weeks (until March 24). The first-place winner will receive a $50 gift card, and the second and third places will each receive a $25 gift card! Behavioral Awareness Series: Children and Families Is your child affected by a mood or anxiety disorder, or dealing with depression? These free seminars are open to anyone who would like to learn more about children and adolescent behavioral disorders and receive expert advice on how to handle day-to-day challenges. View the children and families seminar schedule The winner of our wellness kick-off challenge is Crystal Nichols. Thank you to all who participated! . HEALTHY HEART WELLNESS CHALLENGE As an organization, we united wearing red to raise and spread awareness to eradicate heart disease and stroke in millions of women all over the nation. American Heart Month January Activities If you missed the MyCigna Portal webinar or want to view again, check it out HERE. Black-Owned Tampa Bay Businesses to Support One of the best ways to support the Tampa Bay Black community is to shop small. Here is a list of Black-owned restaurants, shops, crafters, and more from around the Bay area. 7th and Grove Al’s Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que Ben and Jerry’s Blue Flame Southern Restaurant & Lounge COPA You can find the complete list here. F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 V O L . 2 February marks Black History Month, a time for reflection, celebration, and education about the diverse experiences and contributions of Black communities. AccuBelong Cultivating Inclusion, Together Educational Material and Events: Events in the Tampa Bay Area. Black History Month Resource Guide for Educators and Families. Black History Month Seven Sites to Explore Black History in Tampa Thank you to all the participants of our DEIB + Engagement Employee Voice Survey. We want to recognize and celebrate all of our employees for their diversity. If there are specific ways that if there are ways we can recognize and celebrate YOU, please email hr@accusoft.com or submit anonymous feedback here. Click above to watch Thanks to all who participated in our January DEIB activity! We encourage employees who are not local to the area to check out events and businesses in their local community! Lesser Known Black Voices Simone Biles and Constance Baker Motley. Fritz Pollard and Jane Bolin. Max Robinson and Bessie Coleman. Since 1976, February has been an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the Black community and their contributions to society. This year's theme is "African Americans and the Arts." Check out some resources we've put together to recognize the rich talent, creativity, resilience, and profound impact the Black community has made in the arts and beyond. Black History Month Celebrate Black History Month 2024 - NMAAHC February is Black History Month Black History Month - History Join Us on February 29th for the Charity Partner Lunch and Learn: The vote is in and our 2024 charity partner is the Friends of Joshua House! Thank you all for participating in this selection process . Dannielle Roque, Development Coordinator, for the Friends of Joshua House will be joining us to share all the amazing ways kids are supported at the Joshua House . This will be our monthly on-site event for February. If you are local to the Tampa Bay area or surrounding communities, please plan to join us in person. If you have any questions, please reach out to your manager, leadership team member, or HR. For those outside the local areas, we encourage your virtual participation. The presentation will be followed by a catered lunch. F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 V O L . 2 AccuGive Inspiring Change in Our Community and Beyond We continue to explore how we deliver on our mission of making the world in which we live a better place. If you have suggestions, please reach out to one of the below committee members. Philanthropy Committee Members: Megan Brooks, Executive Champion John Armenia Ryan Calvin Jamison Prianos Ren DeGroff Amber Hadley F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 V O L . 2 AccuGive Inspiring Change in Our Community and Beyond Philanthropy Program Policy Changes We acknowledged your feedback on the Championing a Charity program. As such, our Championing a Charity Policy is being replaced with a Matching Charitable Gifts Policy . Accusoft is committed to supporting causes that are important to our employees. The matching gifts program enables all regular, full-time employees to have their personal charitable donations matched by the company up to $500 per calendar year (previously $100). Corporate Citizenship Day is Now Volunteer Time Off Accusoft is committed to investing in the communities in which we live and work by supporting employees engaging in volunteering activities. By providing all regular, full- time employees with 8 hours of paid time off each year to volunteer, Accusoft can have a meaningful and purposeful impact in the community, It’s easy to utilize VTO, just select the “VOL” code in Paylocity. OF NOTE: Any matching done by the organization in support of employer chosen causes will be separate from the individual calendar year match maximum. VTO hours do not need to be applied when volunteering at the Joshua House. With that said, employees should first seek their supervisor’s approval to participate in these organized charity events. F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 4 V O L . 2 Open Positions In recognition of Employee Appreciation Day on March 1st, we will have a light breakfast available at HQ Thursday, February 29th . For employees who are outside the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas, be on the lookout for an emailed gift card. It is the tenacious dedication of our people and our individual talents collectively brought together that enables our successes. Thank you for being part of Accusoft! HELP US BUILD OUR TEAM! We have several job opportunities available and would love for you to share with your family, friends, and network! Postings listed above can be found on our Internal Careers Page, or our Careers Page for external candidates. To apply, direct referrals to our Careers Page and remind them to note your name on the application. Here’s how you can earn a BONUS by referring. You can also share our job postings directly from the job posting page. Just under the “Apply Now” box, you will find options for sharing via email and several social media platforms. Did you know you can earn up to $5000 for your referrals? Learn how below. Lead Generation Coordinator Sr. Enterprise Account Executive Senior Product Marketing Manager Accountant I IT Intern A c c u W o r k B u i l d i n g a n d S u p p o r t i n g O u r T e a m We Appreciate Our People - Employee Appreciation Day and Every Other Day New Holiday Reminder: As a reminder, Accusoft will be closed on Friday, March 29 . Our current list of company holidays can be found on the P&P siteunder our Holiday Policy.