Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Assignment 1

Paper Tree Inc. is implementing a new smoke free work place policy.


In order to protect and enhance our indoor air quality and to contribute to the health and well-being of all employees, Paper Tree Inc. Will be entirely tobacco free effective 06/27/09. Smoking will only be prohibited at the designated smoke areas. Smoking is prohibited in all Paper Tree Inc. work sites, without exception. This includes the manufacturing facilities, as well as any other congregation room.


The only designated smoking area in Paper Tree Inc. is outdoors, in the designated smoke area. No one may smoke along any path way or walk way leading to or from the designated smoking area, nor may employees smoke at the picnic tables nor outdoors in any of the grassy areas or the parking lots.

Additionally, employees may smoke in their personal vehicles, but the smoke and tobacco products must be completely contained within the vehicle. While the Paper Tree Inc. Additional breaks are allowed to employees. Finally, smokers and users of tobacco products must dispose of the remains in the proper containers. This helps to keep a neat and clean environment for all employees and our visiting partners and customers.

Failure to comply with all of the components of this policy will result in disciplinary action that can lead up to and include employment termination. We must remember we are an environmental facility, bared in helping the public to become more aware of the world around.
I acknowledge receipt of and understanding of the Paper Tree Inc. Smoke Free Workplace Policy. The policy is effective 06/27/09 until further notice.

Sunday, April 12, 2009

5.7 E-Mail: Countdown to Performance Appraisal Deadline

Date: 04/12/09

To: All Spervisors

From: Keith Wheat

Subject: Countdown to Performance Appraisel


Countdown to Performance Appraisel


This is a reminder to all supervisors that, April 15 is the deadline for performance appraisals. This year appraisels are very important do to this hectic year we`re having, do to that James Robinson, director, Human Resources asks you to follow these five steps in completing the appraisels.

Each employee should have a performance plan with three or four main objectives.
Should mention three strengths the employee has, three areas for improvement. Should focus on skills, rather than on things like being late frequently.
Use a scale of 1 to 5 to assess employees: 1 = consistently exceeds requirements; 5 = does not meet requirments at all.
Meet with employees to discuss the appraisal.
Finally supervisors who want to resrve a space at the training workshop should contact Lynn Jeffers at ljeffers@rainco.com, workshop on Februray 20 for those who want to update the`re skills.

Thank you for taking the time to read over this message, I believe that these steps will help you with the appraisels.



Keith Wheat

Monday, April 6, 2009

Ch 2- The Writing Process Review
16. The best channel for me to send this message would be in person, but if I could not see her in person then a telephone call would do.
17. Since the client lives so far a way and he needs them right away I would send a fax. 18. It does not seem like an urgent problem so I think I would send a memo.
19. I would call
20. I think I need to talk to this employee in person it’s a little personal.
21. Because each member are in different parts of the country I would hold a video conference.
22. Its not coming up till next month I think I would send an memo.


Audience Benefits and the “You” View

23. If you are able to demonstrate proficiency you may rent power equipment.
24. To prevent you from losing money in stolen identity schemes our bank now requires verification of any large check presented to immediate payment.
25. As soon as you complete and return the enclosed card, we may bring our customer records up-to-date and eliminate the expense of duplicate mailing.
26. You could have the time of your life at a two-night getaway package to Orlando that includes hotel accommodations, Pleasure Island tickets, and complimentary breakfasts.
27. When you complete the enclosed questionnaire we may develop a master schedule for summer vacations.
28. If you want to improve your writing skills, there is an in-house training program being held for employees.
29. To enable you to continue to buy name brands at discount prices, you can only get store credit when you return merchandise.
30. If your instructor have not requested iPods as learning tools we regret to inform you that you will not get distribute one of these devices.