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azad technology partners
Newsletter - February 2017
Welcome to the azad technology partners e-newsletter. As always, we look forward to your feedback as well as contributions to make this monthly newsletter an effective communication platform for our employees and business partners. Please continue to e-mail your suggestions and feedback to e-news@azad.com .
Employees
Changes to Health Benefits  for  Upcoming 
Open Enrollment

We are currently evaluating several health plan options for the April 1st Open Enrollment. Changes to the plans offered will be required as there have been substantial cost increases across the country, and our current medical carrier is no longer participating in the Oregon market. 

Although we are seeing significant price increases, we remain committed to offering a variety of comprehensive plans for all employees.  We will keep you up to date as decisions are finalized.
401(k) Plan Updates

Open Enrollment 

Participating in a 401(k) plan helps individuals save for their retirement and at the same time reduce their current income taxes. If you are not participating in the azad technology partners 401(k) plan and would like to join, or you need to make changes to your current account, you may do so during the upcoming enrollment period.

In order to participate or to make changes to your existing account, the necessary forms will need to be received by  Friday, March 10th . You may request the required forms by contacting  azad  administration at admin@azad.com  or  (503) 617-9490 .

New Investment Options

azad 's  401(k) Plan, managed by Fidelity Investments , offers a  myriad of diversified investment options to help meet your retirement and financial goals. However, we still perform periodic reviews to ensure our Plan continues to offer diverse and low cost investment options.  

We will be adding several popular and low cost Vanguard mutual funds to the azad 401(k) Plan investment lineup. These funds are highly ranked and will be available to participants during the next enrollment period. Additional  information will be sent out this week.
AZAD After Work Happy Hour

Mark your calendar for an after work happy hour with your azad colleagues on Wednesday, February 15th @ 4:00 PM at Watson Hall in Beaverton.

Looking forward to seeing all of you!
Leadership
The Best Strategic Leaders Balance 
Agility and Consistency
By: John Coleman



Author and former consultant, John Coleman explains the importance of balancing agility and consistency to become an effective leader, and more importantly, he explains how to do it.

John has a deep and abiding love for the use of 2×2 matrices in business strategy. His favorites are those that highlight two factors that seem, at first glance, in conflict. He finds them particularly relevant to personal development, as individuals often must resolve the tensions between competing values and traits and must carefully monitor their own strengths so those strengths don't lapse into weaknesses...Continue reading
Technology
Instead of Optimizing Processes, Reimagine
Them as Platforms
By: Michael Schrage

Process optimization can transform user experience. Rethinking process optimization-visualizing processes as platforms-can transform your business model...Continue reading
Visual Studio 2017 Release
By Mary Jo Foley

Microsoft's next version of its Visual Studio tool suite will be released March 7, 2017. Here's a refresher on what's new in VS 2017...Continue reading
Opportunities at azad
azad technology partners  offers some of the most exciting and versatile career opportunities in the industry and is currently hiring a few bright .NET Engineers and Software Engineers to join its team of professionals:




Our experience at azad shows that the best new professionals who have joined our team over the years were referred by other azad employees and clients. azad offers a generous referral program for referring a successful new consultant and invites you to contribute to the expansion and growth of our team.
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azad  Employee Benefits Quick Links
azad t echnology partners  wants to ensure employees are getting the most out of their benefits and stay informed of all the tools and resources available through their benefit providers.
  
Visit LifeWise to view all information regarding your medical and prescription plan and coverage.

Visit Ameritas to view all information regarding your dental plan and coverage.
 
Visit VSP to find all information regarding your vision plan and coverage.
 
Start planning ahead and join the  a zad
technology partners 401k plan through
Fidelity Investments . Contact     azad
a dministration for more information at
(503) 617-9490 or at admin@azad.com.
 
To learn how to become a First Tech Federal Credit Union member, visit their website  

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