IFB Beat – Week of August 12, 2024

A Message from the Editor

Greetings all! This week, take note of security requirements for all employees with computers, mark your calendars for the Winston-Salem Facility company picnic, follow us on social media for an upcoming post about our President and CEO Dan Kelly’s Paralympic victories!

Anastasia Powell

IFB Solutions Communications Manager

apowell@ifbsolutions.org | 336-245-5698

Quick Links:

New this Week

– Important Security Requirement for Computers
– Connect with IFB Solutions on Social Media
– Save the Date – Winston-Salem Facility Company Picnic
– Reminder: Asheville Facility Ice Cream Social, August 15
– See what S.E.E. is Doing!
– IFB Support Group Updates
– Community Low Vision Center Updates

From Our Community

– Blind Barbie is Here!

HR and Opportunities

– New Job Openings

Support Group Zoom Meeting Links

Important Security Requirement for Computers

In accordance with IFB Solutions’ legal and regulatory requirements, all employees must lock their computers when unattended, whether on IFB Solutions premises or while working remotely. This practice is essential to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data, client information, and personal details, thereby mitigating the risk of data breaches. While working remotely, there is an increased risk of unintended or malicious interference with your work, including potential modification or deletion of data. It is imperative that non-IFB employees do not have visibility or access to any confidential information or work-related communications. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Thanks,
Vasudha Rangapathy
Vice President, IT and E-Commerce

 

Connect with IFB Solutions on Social Media

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to keep up with the latest news, events, and stories from IFB Solutions. As the 2024 Paralympic Games approach, we’re shining a spotlight on our President and CEO, Dan Kelly, and his gold medal-winning Paralympic swimming victories! Follow us this week to read all about it!

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Save the Date – Winston-Salem Facility Company Picnic

The annual company picnic is right around the corner! Get ready for fun activities, food, and door prizes.

Picnic date: Thursday, August 29 at 12:00.

There will be slots available for karaoke with songs that are no longer than 3 and a half minutes. It will be first come, first serve so don’t delay! To sign up contact Morgan Dugan at mdugan@ifbsolutions.org or 336-245-5612.

Stay tuned for more company picnic details!

 

Asheville Facility Ice Cream Social, August 15

Spread the word! The Asheville Facility’s HR department will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on August 15 in the cafeteria. Come socialize with friends and enjoy ice cream during your last break!

 

See what S.E.E. is Doing!

S.E.E. campers learned a lot of ways to top a hot dog as we traveled through the five regions of the USA. A few of the most unique were cream cheese in the Northwest, fish cakes in Philadelphia, baked beans in Boston, and onions sauteed in Coca Cola in Alaska. We now know that the most hot dogs are eaten in New York and the hot dogs with the most toppings as “all the way” are eaten in the Southwest. At the end of S.E.E. Day Camp week 3, we enjoyed a Dairy-O hot dog with OUR favorite toppings.

S.E.E. campers took a journey through Hawaii, we wore flower leis and learned to hula hoop. We tried to keep it going in circles around our arms, necks, waists, and legs. We used it to jump rope and roll. We then enjoyed lunch of ham rolls, pineapple chunks, and a coconut Mounds snack bar. Aloha!

 

IFB Solutions Support Group Updates

Upcoming Support Group Meetings

• Monday, August 12 NFB meeting from 12:00-12:45 in TADS Room
• Thursday, August 15 On the Spectrum support group meeting from 12:00-12:45 in TADS Room

 

Community Low Vision Center Updates

CLVC Item of the Week:

Large Print Computer Keyboards or Large Print Overlays

If you have a laptop and you don’t like the keyboard, did you know you can purchase a large print keyboard? Or, if you have a desktop keyboard but can’t see the keys, did you know you can purchase stickers that can be placed on your keys to make them large print, Braille, or high contrast? Prices vary, so talk to your helpful Low Vision Associate today!

If you have questions or are interested in any of the weekly items, please contact your local CLVC for assistance.

 

From Our Community

Blind Barbie is Here!

Submitted by the American Foundation for the Blind

Have you heard about the latest Barbie? It’s the first blind Barbie Fashionista doll!

It ranked as the #1 selling doll on Amazon and among the hottest news releases of the week. From The New York Times to People, Barbie is prompting people to talk about blindness and low vision. In its first 24 hours, the blind Barbie had over 2 billion media impressions. Blind Fashionista Barbie wears a pink shirt and purple ruffled skirt and holds a white cane. AFB’s team of experts has advised Mattel at every step. From Barbie’s white cane to the braille on the box, they aimed to make this launch an inspiration to blind and low-vision children. The result is an authentic representative product that has already begun a conversation about what it means to be blind. Through initiatives like the Blind Barbie, they aim to break down barriers and promote understanding and inclusion in society. Read more at Barbie® Introduces First Blind Barbie Fashionista Doll | American Foundation for the Blind (afb.org)

 

HR & Opportunities

New Job Announcements

For all current openings, visit https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

Hand Cutter – Textiles – Winston-Salem Facility

Education and work experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior cutting experience preferred.

Internal candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=95966&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909&jpt=ce8685cef740a6280b5fcb492b556fa5

External candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=95965&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

 

Trainer – Workforce Services – Remote

Education and work experience:

• Must have a 4-year degree in a related field.
• Previous training experience is required.
• Previous call center experience is required.
• Healthcare experience and knowledge is required.

External candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=96140&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

Internal candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=96141&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909&jpt=ce8685cef740a6280b5fcb492b556fa5

 

Supervisor – Workforce Services – Remote

Education and work experience:

• A two-year degree in Healthcare Management or Business is required.
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Call center management experience is required.
• Knowledge of assistive technology is preferred.

External candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=96102&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909

Internal candidates may apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=96103&clientkey=8B43E6E34C5D5C9AA3D07BB04DBEB909&jpt=ce8685cef740a6280b5fcb492b556fa5

 

 

For more information, please contact a member of the recruitment team at careers@ifbsolutions.org.

 

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