--00000000000010c276061a534173 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Yes, received and checked with GM's received on their ends. Best, Jennifer Piper Regional Director, Midwest Region *Please note my email has changed:* jennifer.piper@TheKey.com C- (414) 309-4604 TheKey.com [image: TheKey] On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 4:01=E2=80=AFPM Timothy Thomas wrote= : > Yes, received. > > > On Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 4:58=E2=80=AFPM Chad Everitt > wrote: > >> Making sure you all received the below communication, which we update th= e >> verbiage as you had recommended. >> >> >> >> *Chad Everitt* >> President- East Division & Canada >> Mobile: 202.262.8318 >> [image: TheKey] >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: Office of the CEO >> Date: Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 3:12=E2=80=AFPM >> Subject: Important Updates: Operations Incentive Payments & 2024 Merit >> Process >> To: >> >> >> While some team members were expecting a bonus payment today, the >> decision has been made to delay the payments by a week for several reaso= ns. >> We have made intentional strategic shifts in pricing and client mix over >> the past few months. This has led to a temporary decline in billable hou= rs >> in some areas, impacting bonuses for the majority of those eligible. >> Recognizing the effort you have put into navigating these changes, we wi= ll >> continue bridge bonus payments through May as a token of our appreciatio= n. I >> sincerely apologize for any disappointment this delay may cause for thos= e >> of you who were expecting a payment today. >> >> We are recalculating the April payments to ensure your bonus reflects, a= t >> a minimum, 50% of the target for the month. If the actual earned under t= he >> new plan was greater than 50% of the target, you will receive the higher >> amount. While this may cause a delay, it is a necessary step to ensure >> recognition of everyone's efforts during this period of transition. We >> anticipate completing the recalculations by Monday, June 10th, and you w= ill >> receive your payments shortly thereafter. We will use this same methodol= ogy >> to bridge for May as well. >> >> As a reflection of our commitment to recognizing your outstanding effort= s >> and the progress we have made together, I am pleased to announce the >> implementation of a merit increase for 2024. This decision highlights ou= r >> dedication to rewarding your hard work and resilience as we realign the >> organization. The merit process is a key part of how we recognize and >> reward exceptional performance, ensuring we continue to move our company= in >> the right direction. >> >> >> - *How does the merit process work? *A merit process is a systematic >> approach to awarding salary increases based on an employee's performa= nce >> and contributions. It is designed to reward those who consistently >> demonstrate high levels of performance and help drive our company's >> success. The merit increase will be effectiv