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ADP participation of its 1,000-plus local planofferingdiscountedADPstockand “always designing for people, which
employees. As a native to Allentown,
meanswe’llneverstopremovingobsta-
a competitive 401(k). Other benefits
from Page 11 this one hits home to me personally includeavoluntarywellnessprogram. cles and making work more open, so
growing up in the Allentown School The company also offers flexible everyonecanfocusondoingwhatthey
“Our goal is to attract and retain top Districtandarea,”Campbellsaid. workarrangements,nationaldiscount dobest.Itmeanswearealwaysdesign-
talent and provide them an environ- Touted as one of the world’s largest programs and recognition programs, ingfortomorrowandsomethingthat’s
mentinwhichtheycanthrive.Withthe providers of human capital manage- amongothers. describedas‘ourbusiness,ourpurpose,
rightpeople,weareabletodojustthat menttechnologysolutions,ADP’sclient “Besides the amazing community andourpassion.’”
and create the type of workplace that list now tops 900,000 in 140 countries andcultureIalreadytouchedon(which “ADP gives you all the tools you
welcomeseveryone,”shesaid. across North America, Europe, Latin inandofitselfisararityinmostwork- need to continue to learn in a role and
AlthoughADPhasalargefootprint, AmericaandAsia. placesthesedays),theopportunityfor then supports you as you grow into a
thecompany’svisionsupportscommu- For employees, the culture offers growthandcareeradvancementishigh new role. There are so many different
nityinvolvement,whichCampbellsaid a supportive community in which on my list of priorities while planning career paths you can take and having
isveryspecialtoher. they can grow, as well as affordable, myfuture,”Tullysaid. your management team next to you,
“Community interaction is a prior- high-quality comprehensive health Tully takes advantage of other cheering you on, is the cherry on top,”
ity and something that’s central to careandvoluntaryinsuranceprograms, company benefits as well, including a Tullysaid.
ADP’sday-to-dayculture.ADPactively such as pet insurance, accident insur- leadershipdevelopmentprogram.
supportslocalprogramsinthecommu- ance and legal insurance. Employees According to its Top Workplaces Kat Schneider is a freelance writer
nity that are in need and rallies the cantakeadvantageofastockpurchase profile, ADP’s company vision is to be for The Morning Call.

Hospital veterans. their branch],” Lacek said. “I did words. And I know that, because the
Companymanagementalsoshows
come back. A director left and I slid
team I built makes me better.”
from Page 12 an appreciation for its employees into that position [asset manager]. The 58-year-old Lacek and his
throughout the year. Chris Corrigan, We lost our executive VP, CFO warehouse staff have worked on site
itshealthcarepartnerswithprograms general manager of Heckman’s divi- and CEO all in a six-month period. throughoutCOVIDbecauseitiswhat
including linen services and blood sion, organizes summer cookouts, a They all retired. But when you have is needed. The employees perform
donationprograms. Christmas party with gift cards and an incoming team with the same andendurebecausetheyseewhatthe
A few people Heckman worked luncheons with milestone anniver- philosophy of serving the customer, company has done for them.
with at Mack Printing, including her sary gifts. you don’t miss a beat.” One thing Lacek says they miss is
brother-in-law, suggested she try “There’s something going on all Thesenior-mostofthesixemploy- monthly Friday breakfasts at East
HCSC when other jobs failed to live the time,” Heckman said. “You don’t ees who report to Lacek is taking a PennDinerinEmmaus.Thedelivery
up to her expectations. feel like a number. You don’t ever promotion, so he and his group are driver for one of the company’s part-
She could not be happier with feel overlooked here. It’s not just the preparing for a smooth transition. ners also used to join them.
taking their advice. lunches and gifts. They always make Like Heckman, Lacek sees a “I think as we wind down with
“This reminds me of working [at you feel appreciated.” company focused on twofundamen- COVID,” Lacek said, “we will pick it
Mack Printing] so much,” Heckman Tim Lacek, 34, worked his way tal principles: quality and service. back up. I miss it. It’s an opportunity
said. “The people are almost like up through many branches of the TheNewTripoliresidenttakesthat to see everyone in a different light
family. Everybody gets along. The company, including corporate, to one step further with how he treats before the workday starts. I trust
customers are great to work with, his director of purchasing job. One his employees. them wholeheartedly. I trust every
too.” opportunity presented itself after a “Ilearnedalongtimeagotobefair one of them to guard our assets. My
Heckmanisalsoproudtoseewhat chance meeting with an executive in and consistent,” he said. “I think that final resting place is HCSC.”
thecompany,whichhassevenLehigh the parking lot. is what means a lot to the staff. I take
Valleylocations,doesforthecommu- “A COO caught me and asked if ittotheextreme,buttherealityisI’m Mandy Housenick is a freelance writ-
nity,includingdonationprogramsfor I thought about coming back [to very successful because of those two er for The Morning Call.

LVHN toprovideworkerswithafreeturkey. andlove,”shesaid. doamazingthings,dayinanddayout.”
Meanwhile, during the pandemic,
Hunsingersaidshelovesthepeople
LVHN employees don’t have to be
from Page 14 the LVHN has made great efforts sheworkswithandhasfeltthelossof front-line health care workers to be
to spotlight the heroism of its staff, somecolleaguesduetoCOVID-19.The drivenbyasenseofmission.Asdirec-
financial struggles,” Freedman said. Dobrinasaid. administrationputgreatemphasison tor of financial analysis, Freedman
“Whereas many networks ... were Among the perks and programs keepingthehospitalsanitizedandsafe works to identify ways to provide the
doing wage freezes and not funding added during the pandemic were and sought input from employees on best quality care at the lowest cost.
pensions, our network, despite all virtual fitness classes, an extra vaca- how to do that, she said. Meanwhile, While he doesn’t work with patients
thosechallenges,stillawardedannual tion day called “a wellness day” and Hunsingerhasbeenvolunteeringtwo directly, he is buoyed by knowing
meritincreasesandcontinuedtofund reimbursement for employees who mornings a week at the hospital to he contributes to their health and
ourpension,becausetheyrecognized adoptedrescueanimals. vaccinatethepublic,ataskthatbrings well-being.
that the most important asset is their Dobrina and Andrea Kneedler, itsownsatisfaction. Years ago, after Freedman spent
people.” supervisoroftheColleagueResource She recalled one family that came long hours creating a business plan
Knowingthiswouldbeaverytrying Center,saidsuchbenefitsandservices forthevaccineclappingforeverypart to bring state-of-the-art technology
time, the administration blanketed were designed knowing that health oftheexperience,fromregistrationto to LVHN, he met a woman whose
employees with resources — includ- care workers were bearing so much thevaccination. life was changed by it. He was eating
ingsomelongtimeservicesandothers ofthemental,emotionalandphysical “It’s so rewarding to me,” she in an office building kitchen one day
that are new since the pandemic burdenoftheCOVID-19crisis. said. “You’re exhausted but you feel when the mother of a child who was
started. LVHN offers employees “We had over 70 colleagues that wonderfulbecauseyouarehelpingthe beingtreatedforabraintumorstarted The Morning Call
mental health assistance and fitness actually went and got rescue pets,” communityandyouarehelpingthem telling Freedman about how her son
clubmemberships,tuitionreimburse- Dobrina said. “And we pretty much tonotbeafraid.” would benefit from the use of what
ment,acolleaguerelieffundforthose footed the bill if they received the pet Tina Fiorino works as a technical was then a cutting-edge surgical tool
experiencing catastrophic loss, and fromarescuecenter.” partner in the emergency depart- calledagammaknife. |
referralstoalltypesofservices,includ- Barbara Hunsinger, a registered ment at LVH-Muhlenberg, where “I played a part in bringing that
ingchildcareandeldercare.LVHNis nurseanddirectorofcardiacservices she performs EKGs and blood work technology here,” he said. “That was
allowing employees to roll over more at LVH-Hazleton, adopted a minia- and assists nurses with other tasks kindoflikeaspecialmoment.”
vacation time for next year because ture pinscher mix from the Hazleton and procedures. She acknowledged LVHN leadership is both passion-
thereissuchdemandfortheirservices Animal Shelter in October and was thepandemichasbeenstressfulforER ate and compassionate in cultivat- Thursday, June 24, 2021
thisyear. reimbursed by LVHN for the adop- staff, but said they lean on each other ing employees as the network’s most
The health network gives Amazon tioncosts. togetthroughit. importantresource,Freedmansaid.
gift cards for those who complete a The dog, named Dillion, is a ray of “We are family down there,” she
wellnessprogramandholdsanannual sunshineduringdifficulttimes,filling said. “I’m very grateful because I’m Margie Peterson is a freelance writer
“Turkey Toss” around Thanksgiving her home with “kisses, a wagging tail surrounded by amazing people that for The Morning Call.
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