ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAYS & PROMOTIONS
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Congratulations on your induction into the Fortitude Hall of Fame for the months of September, October, November and December! If you haven't received your Fortitude pin, look for it in the mail soon.
Nominate a coworker you believe embodies and / or lives out our core values of FORTITUDE (Fun, Optimism, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Trust, Unity, Drive, and Empowerment). Nominated team members will be recognized in our OLS Insider newsletter and be entered into a raffle for a chance to win super cool swag.*
*Drawing to take place 12/2024.
We welcomed a NEW ACQUISITION to our Outdoor Living Supply family of companies!
Throughout its 43-year history, Apache Stone has demonstrated an unrelenting commitment to product quality, operational expertise and customer service that has made it a leading distributor to industry professionals. The existing local management team will continue to lead the business, ensuring continuity and consistency for employees, customers and supplier partners.
We kindly ask you to familiarize yourself and share with your team the newly updated Return Policy and Terms of Sale for the Outdoor Living Supply companies. Staying informed about these changes is crucial to providing our valued customers with a smooth and hassle-free experience.
Click the link below to access the updated policies and stay up to date with the latest guidelines.
With year-end fast approaching. Please review your personal information in ADP by December 28 to ensure we have the most current and accurate data for you.
The 2023 W-2 Forms will be mailed mid-January to employee home addresses (as listed in ADP) and will be available online at ADP by January 31, 2024.
Everyone is encouraged to review their Federal and State elections and make appropriate changes as early in the new year as possible. This will avoid too little or too much tax being withheld for the upcoming year.
If you were claiming exempt from federal withholding on your Form W-4 for 2023, this form expires on January 1, 2024. You must submit a new form in ADP by February 15, 2024. If the new form is not received by that date, the IRS regulations require payroll to change your allowances to “zero” and your filing status to “Single” until a new form is received.
As a reminder, any PTO balance remaining at the end of the calendar year will roll over into the new year. You will not lose these hours.
OLS Retirement Savings – ADP 401(k): Invest in yourself and take advantage of your retirement savings plan benefit!
OLS provides a company match of 50% of your salary deferrals up to the first 6% of your eligible compensation. If you are contributing less than 6% of your eligible compensation you are missing out on the full employer match!
Don’t leave money on the table! To make sure you get the full company match, you need to defer 6% of your pay.
You can access your retirement savings account anytime, make changes and perform transactions through:
Employment Verification – ADP: Are you looking to change your housing, purchase a vehicle, or apply for a loan? You will need to provide confirmation of your employment. ADP Employment Verification is powered by The Work Number from Equifax. They provide secure and instant automated income and employment verifications. Makes it easy for you!
Contact The Work Number at 866-604-6572 or www.TheWorkNumber.com.
Have employment, benefits or payroll questions? Please visit the Human Resources Intranet page or click here.
The eagerly awaited Dalani decorative pebbles have been successfully ordered and are targeted to arrive at stores in January.
In addition, we have some thrilling news to share that we have also developed a fantastic point of sale display, which will aid in showcasing the product. We are working diligently to ensure that the displays are ready by the end of February, and we will keep everyone informed about the expected delivery.
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our Outdoor Living Supply Academy library! You can now access Dauer Manufacturing® training & education videos on our YouTube channel. Dive into the world of Dauer outdoor landscape lighting and uncover its countless advantages, exceptional design, and seamless installation. These resources will empower you and your team to excel in the selling process, ensuring that you have all the knowledge and tools needed to showcase the beauty and functionality of Dauer outdoor lighting.
Have product or training questions? Please visit the Product & Training Intranet page or click here.
As we move forward into the new year, we have an important update regarding the Suite Commerce In Store (SCIS) Point of Sale (POS) module for NetSuite. After careful consideration and evaluation, we have made the decision to discontinue the availability of this module after December 29th.
Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to strive for excellence and embrace technological advancements to drive our company forward.
Remember, your dedication to learning and improving your skills is greatly valued and appreciated. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and invest in your professional growth. Don't miss out on the chance to enhance your NetSuite proficiency and become an invaluable asset to our team.
Click the button below or visit the Intranet to access the updated NetSuite training materials. Happy learning!
Have IT questions? Contact the Outdoor Living Supply IT Helpdesk, Resultant, for troubleshooting. Please visit the IT Intranet page or click here.
Alternatively, you can click the button below to access the form directly. Once you've completed the form, just send it over to Barb French.
Restocking your business cards has never been easier or more convenient!
Have marketing questions or ideas you want to discuss? Please visit the Marketing Intranet page or click here.
Happy work anniversary! We are so lucky to have you!
January: 31 Years | Mary Popin, 25 Years | Nina Brown, 7 Years | John Bown, 4 Years | Matthew Nero, 3 Years | Natasha Dobbs, 2 Years | Russell Fillerup, Stephany Bringgold, Pedro Losa, Ashley Alvarez, Gregory Meeks, Katherine Craig, Scott Allen, Brian Knotts & Sam Buckingham, 1 Year | Shawn Lemke, Deven Stincelli, Sarah Hagen, Jason McGrath, Isaac Barreto, Sarah Tolzmann & Pablo Salvatierra.
February: 24 Years | James Sparano, 23 Years | Victor Quiros, 21 Years | Patrick A. Lynn & Emily Damasco, 19 Years | Shawn Simoneau & Luis Santos, 18 Years | Scott Walker, 17 Years | Daniel Speight, 14 Years | Noma Bareng & Amy Corsi, 13 Years | James Ingraham, 8 Years | Lenny Mastrogiacomo, 7 Years | Luis Nunez Nazario & Mario Vega, 6 Years | Jack Bell & Rose Wolfe, 4 Years | Gary Friars & Martin Lipira, 3 Years | Daniela Olvera Martinez, Carol Weinstein, Anthony Nigro & Alexi Garcia Zelaya, 2 Years | Beth Leith, Pedro Rodriguez & Ryan Jones, 1 Year | Michael Flanagan, Howard Lasker, Nikhita Killari, Larry Gilbert, Felipe Moncada Flores, Preston Shaw, Sharron Honeycutt, Tomas Aquino Vasquez, Christopher Fajota & Michael Enfield.
March: 32 Years | Daniel Gordon & Amy Trafton, 26 Years | William Demko, 21 Years | Charles Ballard & Manuel Calderon, 19 Years | Audrie Arseneault, 17 Years | Justin Santonastaso, 16 Years | Daniel Authier, Estevan Nava, Jason Nichols & DR Mintz, Jr., 11 Years | Juan Alvarado, Barry Shaw, Debora Fout & Danielle Lenhart, 10 Years | Garrett Ingraham & Anival Menjivar, 9 Years | Mary Mullen, Barry Riddle & Patricia Sylvester, 8 Years | Arthur Randlett, 7 Years | Matthew Kardos, Joshua Gilman & Brandon Jackson, 6 Years | Layla Dedrick & Jared Waite, 5 Years | Lynn Edwards, 4 Years | Aline Alzime & Don Spendlove, 3 Years | Mary Neville, Brady Beau, David Melvin, Rebecca Heins, Caleb Chew, Steven Nava, Sierra Phillips & Roberto Jimenez Estepan, 2 Years | Robert Marshall, Nicholas Woodward, Cameron Hall & George Ellison, 2 Years | Elizabeth Reese, Nathaniel White, Ronald White, Paul Kasmenn, Adria Cheney, Dane Kempf & Timothy Miller, 1 Year | Chistopher Shelton, Jeffrey Beggs, John Wranitz, Enrique Torres, Jonathon Langel & Abigail Wentworth.
Wishing you a great birthday!
January: Gary Friars, Michael Flanagan, Paul Kasmenn, Jonathan Mayer, Paul Schofield, Zak Corsi, Elisabeth Kimmey, Roberto Jimenez Estepan, Ryan Shaw, Darryl Mearday, Michael Harding, Steven Boone, Candice Sanchez, Harry Brown, Kevin Hakun, Robert Mellor, Erin Stein, Adam Saucedo, Garrett Ingraham, Matthew Gibbs, Beth Leith, Luis Santos, Robert Berry, Robert Platt, Victoria MacLean, Jeffrey Beggs, Amy Trafton, Isaac Barreto, Kailex Welch, Harley Bonnell & Hannah Douglas.
February: Lenny Mastrogiacomo, Jason McGrath, Cindy Jones, Brandon Bowman, Layla Dedrick, Koalii Kamo-Toth, Benjamin Sousa, Jessica Short, Tyler Harrison, Nina Brown, Luis Munoz, Joshua Sinclair, Sandra Williams, Gary Horne, Justin Santonastaso, Thomas Batchelder, Renee Remily, Nathaniel Moore, Michael Bloemsma, John Bown, Sharron Honeycutt, Kolby Sawyer, Deryk Mudry, Miguel Cantrell, Cambrie Stanger, Derek Pengitore, Duke Lefever, Camberon Hall, Russell Lyons, Hannah Palmer & Jessica Cherry.
March: Daniel Bishop, Robert McCormack, James Sparano, Christopher Main, Donald Knight, Kevin Young, Daniel Garcia, Patrick A. Lynn, Mark Lapham, Sarah Hagen, Kimberly Bruton, Justin Hail, Sarah Tolzmann, Brady Beau, Dina Brickey, Alvin Edilloran, Brandon Loomis, Carson Ryman, Philip McGee, Jared Waite, Melissa Wentworth, Jonathan McIntyre, Andrew Marcinek, Jordan Haines, Barry Shaw, Alan Collens, Sierra Phillips & Elizabeth Reese.
Congratulations on your promotion!