FITNESS CENTER
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A brief survey has been prepared to help gauge interest in transforming
the Fitness Center into a private health club. The survey should take no
more than 5 or 10 minutes to complete.
Take
the survey now.
Staying physically fit can keep you stress-free and help you live a long,
healthy life. The Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, and a trainer/manager is on duty Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. To join, set up an appointment by calling (937) 382-5591 ext.
62539.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you an employee who is interesting in other openings at ABX Air? A
link to our internal job openings is available on our
Career Development web page.
Are you not currently an employee but
are looking to join ABX Air? Our external job openings are also available
from a link on our Career Development web
page. You may also be interested in browsing our
Air Park
Transition Center's job bank and online resources for job seekers.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS
Don't forget to check out MyABX.com/discounts
when shopping! Here a few recently updated discounts:
Verizon Wireless: 15% discount on
selected plans.
View rates
online or call John Radenheimer at (513) 508-3392.
WINTER BLUES?
Are the post-holiday let-down, cold weather, and shortage of daylight
giving you the winter blues? Many people complain of feeling fatigued,
unmotivated, and mildly depressed. They may be over-eating and sleeping
too much as well. While the symptoms are very common, they are also easily
treatable with some common-sense strategies:
Take care of yourself physically by eating well,
exercising, and getting adequate sleep.
Take advantage of the daylight by going for a short
walk when the sun is out.
Remain socially engaged with friends and family.
Engage in some activities you enjoy, or consider
starting a new hobby.
Think about what you will do when the warmer weather
arrives. Pick up the spring seed catalogues, for example.
If your mood seems worse than just the typical
winter blues, consider speaking with the Employee Assistance Program
counselor at the Healthcare Center. The counselor can assess for more
serious signs of depression and recommend treatment. For a free,
confidential appointment, call the ABX Air Healthcare Center at (937)
283-9289.
RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE ONLINE OR BY TELEPHONE For those wishing to know more regarding your
retirement options you may contact a Fidelity representative at (800) 835-5095.
For a one-on-one phone meeting or in-person meeting at a Fidelity Investor
Center, please call (800) 544-9797.
You can also go online anytime at
e-learning.fidelity.com to access Fidelity's e-Learning Workshops.
They can provide the education you need to make the most of your
retirement savings plan. It provides interactive calculators and quizzes
to help you learn by applying your personal information and knowledge. The
workshops are entirely self-directed so you can learn at your own pace. It
is a web-based program so you can access it from any PC that has an
Internet connection.
Learn investment concepts such as
time horizon and asset allocation.
Estimate how much you'll need to
save in order to reach your retirement goals.
Understand the changes in the
federal income tax laws that may affect your retirement savings plan.
Take an active role in your
retirement savings plan with Fidelity's online e-learning workshops and
start planning for your retirement. Questions about the Retirement Income
Plan or the Profit Sharing Plan should be directed to Benefits Coordinator
Kathy Eversman at (937) 366-2463.
FLU SEASON IS HERE
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More than one kind of flu virus will be spreading this season, including
seasonal flu and the 2009 H1N1 flu. Informational slides about the 2009 H1N1
virus are available on the company's flu awareness web site.
You also can visit flu.gov or
call the Centers for Disease Control at 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information
about H1N1.
If you get the flu, you can get sick and can spread the flu to
others at home, at work, and in the community. Help stop the spread of germs
that make you and others sick. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or
handkerchief when you cough or sneeze, or if one isn't handy, use your upper
sleeve, not your hands. Then wash your hands with soap and water or clean them
with an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
Symptoms of flu include fever or chills and cough or sore throat.
In addition, symptoms of flu can include runny nose, body aches, headache,
tiredness, diarrhea, or vomiting.
ABX Air asks that you stay home if you are sick until at least 24
hours after you no longer have a fever (100 degrees Fahrenheit or 38 degrees
Celsius) or signs of a fever (have chills, feel very warm, have a flushed
appearance, or are sweating). This should be determined without the use of
fever-reducing medicines (any medicine that contains ibuprofen or
acetaminophen).
Here are some other ways to prepare for a flu outbreak:
Get the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine when it becomes available, if you
are at higher risk for 2009 H1N1 flu complications. People at higher risk for
2009 H1N1 flu complications include pregnant women and people with chronic
medical conditions (such as asthma, heart disease, or diabetes). For more
information about priority groups for vaccination, visit
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/acip.htm.
Make plans to care for sick household members or for children if
schools dismiss students or child care programs close.
Be prepared in case you get sick and need to stay home. Have the
following items on hand: a supply of fever-reducing medicines that contain
acetaminophen or ibuprofen, alcohol-based hand cleaners, tissues, and other
items that may be useful and help avoid the need to make trips out in public
while you are sick.
Learn about the flu and what you can do. To find out more about
preparing for the flu, visit our Flu Awareness page at
MyABX.com/flu, go
to www.flu.gov, or call
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).
If you have any questions about
policies or action steps we can take, please contact your supervisor,
manager, or Human Resources. By working together, we can protect our
workforce while having a productive fall and winter.
SEASONAL FLU SHOTS Due to the high demand for seasonal flu shots, the Healthcare
Center's supply of the vaccine has been exhausted. Previously
scheduled on-base flu clinics have been cancelled.
Additional seasonal flu shots have
been ordered, but at this time it is unknown when the vaccine will be
available. We also are exploring other alternatives. More information will
be announced when it becomes available.
The seasonal flu shot protects
against three common strains of the flu. However, it is not expected to
provide protection against the new 2009 H1N1 flu ("swine flu"). A separate
vaccine has been developed and is currently in production by the
manufacturers. When the H1N1 vaccine will be available to the general
public is not yet known. If you have any questions about the seasonal flu
vaccine, please contact the
Healthcare Center
at (937) 283-9289.
HEALTHCARE CENTER [MyABX.com/new/healthcarecenter-pharmacy.htm]
The Healthcare Center remains open to active
employees with or without company-sponsored medical
coverage, employees on COBRA or severance, and
retirees. The Center continues to offer physician,
laboratory, radiology, physical therapy, annual
screenings, counseling, and urgent care
services. Visit the Healthcare Center
in Building 2 (1261 Airport Road). More information about the Healthcare Center
is available online at
myabx.com/benefits.
STRAIGHT FROM THE TOP
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Don't forget to dial in to ABX Air president John Graber's
INFOline at (937) 366-INFO to hear his weekly message to the company.
AIR
PARK TRANSITION CENTER
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The
Transition Center the resources you need to chart a course on the road
that lies ahead. Visit their web site for information or call (937)
366-2665.
SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE AT ABX AIR
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We are serious about safety. Our objective is to be
100 percent accident-free. We care for one another
and always practice safe work habits. No person will
be put at risk to achieve our goals.
