07•2015issue 39

Allsteel ConnectionFeatured this Issue

Fun andFellowship

Healthworks

Member Highlight

Your Wealth

July Birthdays &Anniversaries

Your Health-COMPASS

Interns 2015

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Upcoming Events

• July 3rd- Holiday

• August 8th- HNI Fun Run

• August 16th- HNI Family Picnic

Letter from Leadership - Jan Johnson

Hi, my name is Jan Johnson, and I’m Allsteel’s VP of Design and Workplace Resources. I know…my title is wordy and not very clear as to what I or my small team really does, so I’ll explain. We are all former interior designers or architects who have become what are called ‘workplace strategists’. We help organizations develop workplace strategies – that is, the underlining logic an organization uses to make decisions about the design, allocation and use of space for work. Every organization has a workplace strategy, whether they realize it or not, when they make decisions about where they work, who gets what workspace and how it can be used. Our goal is to help them make those decisions consciously, and with as much good information as possible, so they feel good about what they’ve decided, AND they consider Allsteel a trusted advisor for helping them. So we sell more. And they are happy with their investment with us and come back to us when they need something else.

For those of you who have heard about our POV (point of view) story that helps us describe what makes Allsteel unique, you know it refers to the challenges customers have in connecting their business strategy to their workplace strategy. That’s exactly why my team exists - to help them do that. To translate how they want to work, through the lens of their culture and values, into how the physical workplace should support them.

We have a series of tools we use to do all this, and our own internal Design Applications team works really closely with us to develop product solution recommendations. Our tools include papers we’ve written explaining trends and best practices, surveys and other activities to identify how they work, stories of what other customers have done and what’s working and not working, and examples of really smart “kit-of-parts”.

We’re not the only ones who do this: many (but not all) design firms and several real estate firms, like Jones Lang LaSalle, also provide those services to their clients. In those cases, we don’t try to take that work away from them, since they’re usually getting paid for those services, while we include them in the cost of product. Instead, we offer to help, if they want it.

All of our major competitors also offer these services in one form or another; and some DO charge for them. We think we have a competitive advantage, though, because our approach is consistent with our brand: we don’t prescribe, but instead help the customer to discover what’s best for THEM (if you’ve heard the parable that says “give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach him to fish and you feed him for life” – we definitely believe in teach our customers to fish). And we help make sense of all the hype that’s out there about what the workplace should be.

We love what we do, and we’re so glad it’s of value to our customers. It’s wonderful to be a part of an organization that puts our customers’ success first. Thanks for all you do every day to make that happen too.

Fun and Fellowship- July Events

• July 1- 30th- PENCIL Fundraising Competition (Providing Educational Necessities Can Increase Learning). Details coming soon!

• July 18th- Kolor for Kids 5k run/walk in Muscatine. All proceeds go to benefit University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Get a team together and sign-up today at www.kolors4kids.com.

• Interested in Networking with other

members from different departments? Sign up for lunch networking sessions here.

Member Highlight- Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson has been with Allsteel since January 2014 as a Sr. Specialist, Integrated Support. When asked about Natalie, Darren Garrett responded that he has always been impressed with her “can-do attitude and her ability to manage an ever-changing workflow.” Ultimately, Natalie’s commitment to serving our sales members is what really stands out to those who know her. Thanks, Natalie, for all that you do!

What do you love about working for Allsteel/HNI?The opportunity to start and grow a new team; Integrated Support. Many organizations only talk of making organizational change, so I came to Allsteel because there were actions being taken and members in positions who were serving as catalysts for change. I thrive on that type of energy. What motivates you every day?The Integrated Support team. These young professionals never shy away from a challenge. I have all the confidence in the world that they can do anything they set their mind to. My rewards come from seeing them build character, lift each other up, and even surprise themselves. What are your hobbies outside of work?When I’m not at work, I like jogging with my miniature schnauzers, Levi and Layla, spending time with my family, or volunteering at the Quad City Airshow and Dress for Success Quad Cities. I’m also a Certified Reflexologist and Reiki Master, so I enjoy helping people with stress reduction and energy work. I also like researching and learning about essential oils. Do you have any advice to give to members?To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of the arts. – Henry David Thoreau

Healthworks- Mid-Year Resolutions

Join us this July as we work towards mid-year resolutions! Being healthy doesn’t just happen once a year, make it a habit. Have you posted your resolution yet?

Your Wealth- Stock Discount

Did you know that HNI offers stock to its members at a 15% discount?

So why does HNI do this? HNI Corporation believes that members who own stock in the Corporation have a greater “stake” in it. This Plan enables members to share in the growth of the Corporation. Furthermore, the Plan provides an opportunity to accumulate wealth for your future financial needs.For more information on the plan and how to enroll, contact your local MCR department.

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1 Eric Johnson 2 yrs

2 Jillian Lamb Kevin Stark 29 yrs Lori Pfiffner 3 yrs

3 Jana Giraldin Lynda Whittle

4 Travis Johnson

5 Amy Streufert Jennifer Freeman 4 yrs

6 Regan Donoghue Nanci Scoular Renee Templeton Karen Huneycutt 11 yrs Cindy Morehead 11 yrs Pam Pusateri 5yrs

7 Ryan Esche Molly Daly 1 yr

8 Jessica Baudoux Diana Boeding Lisa Miller Britta Dixon 2 yrs Rachel Patterson 2 yrs Jessie Spencer 2 yrs Elizabeth Wert 1 yr

9 Debra Drone Leonard Sperandeo

10 A.J. Paron-Wildes 9 yrs

11 Olivia Danielson Jarrod Singer Amanda Perales 10 yrs

12 Sridhar Raichur 16 yrs Derek Steelman 5 yrs

13 Lindsay McCullough

14 15 Christy Jenkins Anna O’Ryan Andy Benner 2 yrs

16 Mary Anne Chew Jennifer Blaser 3 yrs Spencer Hill 3 yrs

17 Mark Roumfort Carol Luly 9 yrs Melissa Schumacher 9 yrs

18 David Madrid Sanela Hadzic 4 yrs Emily Kovar 4 yrs

19 Ryan Shackleford Piam Sladek 5 yrs

20 Sarah Kern

21 Holly Barrett 1 yr

22 Karen Butler Anne Helmick-Lyon Jorge Anaya 12 yrs

23 Caroline Alexander 3 yrs Karen Butler 3 yrs

24 Lauren Foxwell Andrea Bell 8 yrs

25 Tyler Lamb Stephen Sparks Kristen Gierlus Stephen Sparks 38 yrs Marian Morley 9 yrs

26 Josh Blair Julie Walter 16 yrs

27 Eric Johnson Krystyna Kling Ingrid Sensor Dean Teeselink 23 yrs

28 Taylor Duncan 1 yr Jason Huber 1 yr Greg Thede 1 yr Nicole Zee 1 yr

29 Judith McCann Judy Suttles

30 Jason Huber Samantha Miller 3 yrs

31 Darren Keele Carol Luly Kirsten Parsons

Birthdays Anniversaries

July Birthdays and Anniversaries

HNI is partnering with a company named Compass to offer a new resource for everyone enrolled in the medical plan! This new resource is actually a person—his name is Derek, and he is HNI’s new Health Pro.

WHAT DEREK CAN DO FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY: o Help you understand your benefits o Give you price comparisons for medical services & prescriptions o Review your medical bills to make sure you aren’t overcharged o Find highly-rated doctors, dentists, and & eye care professionals o Schedule appointments

NEW BENEFIT AVAILBLE TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY!

WHY IS THIS NEW BENEFIT BEING OFFERED? HNI’s Health Plan is self-funded, so we all help pay for each other’s healthcare costs. Compass is included with your medical plan enrollment to help you understand your family’s healthcare options and find highly-rated care at the right price.

WHAT’S NEXT? You’ll receive a letter in the mail soon with more information. In the meantime, feel free to register at member.compassphs.com— all members who register online by August 31, 2015 will be entered to win 1 of 5 Fitbits! Make sure to use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Internet Explorer 10 or higher.

Interns 2015Thank you to all of our interns for another great year! To celebrate your success, we wanted to share some fun facts:

• Did you know HNI had 96 interns this year?• Did you know Allsteel Headquarters had 15 interns?• Did you know that HNI has early career development programs for Finance,

MCR, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production Supervision?