Re: Seasons of CARE – Request for Review by EOD To morrow

--0000000000004067a8064504a6b3 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I agree with all of the feedback and insight from the RDOs. I as well am happy to discuss further if there is opportunity to do so On Tue, Dec 2, 2025 at 7:02=E2=80=AFPM Kimberly Guerci = wrote: > I agree with Tim, BA & Araceli and have already received similar response= s > from a few GMs after the town hall. I appreciate the thought behind the > initiative and it's overall intent and would be happy to discuss other > options that support our CGs. > > > On Tue, Dec 2, 2025, 9:48=E2=80=AFPM Araceli Gutierrez araceli.gutierrez@thekey.com> wrote: > >> Thank you for sharing the Seasons of CARE Holiday Giving & Gratitude >> Campaign proposal. I appreciate the intent to create meaningful engageme= nt >> and show appreciation for caregivers during the holiday season. >> >> >> After reviewing the details, I want to share a concern from an operation= s >> and workforce-equity perspective. While the spirit behind this initiativ= e >> is positive, several elements place the burden of giving on our corporat= e >> and field staff in a way that may unintentionally send the wrong message= to >> our caregivers=E2=80=94who are also our lowest-paid team members. >> >> >> Encouraging employees to donate non-perishable items for caregivers, and >> then having caregivers select from those donated items, may feel misalig= ned >> with the level of professionalism, dignity, and respect we want every >> caregiver to experience. Our caregivers deserve recognition and support >> that comes from the organization itself=E2=80=94not from employee-driven= food >> collections that resemble charitable assistance rather than a meaningful >> expression of appreciation from their employer. >> >> >> Additionally, asking caregivers to participate in potlucks by bringing >> dishes could create unintended financial pressure during a time of year >> when many are already stretched thin. >> >> >> I fully support celebrating and uplifting our caregivers, and I >> absolutely agree that the holidays are a critical time to reinforce >> gratitude and community. However, I believe we should do so in a way tha= t >> does not risk diminishing the experience or creating a perception of >> inequity. >> >> >> If possible, I would recommend exploring alternatives that: >> >> >> - >> >> Provide direct company-sponsored support or appreciation, rather than >> relying on employee-donated goods >> - >> >> Avoid any activities that require caregivers to spend money to >> participate >> - >> >> Reinforce the message that we value them, rather than that they are >> in need of charity >> >> >> I=E2=80=99m happy to collaborate on shaping a caregiver recognition appr= oach that >> aligns with our values, strengthens morale, and reflects the dignity of = the >> extraordinary work our caregivers do every day. >> >> >> *Araceli Gutierrez* >> Senior Regional Director(858)692-4529 >> >> [image: The