Donohoe: News Updates

2020 | Issue 15

#10 Donohoe

Team Donohoe has been recognized as the #10 Best Place to Work of all extra-large companies in the DC area by the Washington Business Journal - for a second year in a row!

We've made the "Best Places to Work" list based on feedback compiled from you - Donohoe employees - during the Quantum Workplace survey earlier in the year. THANK YOU for sharing your feedback on company culture, work environment, benefits, perks, and experiences, which earned us a top ten spot on the list. We are honored to be highlighted as a place where you love to work!

Education by Empower Webinars

Empower's interactive educational Webex series are open to all Donohoe/CBS employees and focus on a variety of financial topics (not specific to the company retirement plan). Learn to stretch your dollars further during September's "Financial Fitness" webinars:

Wednesday, September 9

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15 (en Espanol)

10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 24

12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m.

Wednesday, September 30

1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

Click Here to Register

Note: Enter "Donohoe" in the comments field when registering.

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USE "THE WORK NUMBER" FOR PROOF OF INCOME OR EMPLOYMENT

Are you applying for credit, leasing or renting, financing a purchase, or applying for government services? If yes, we’ve made it a lot easier for you to get proof of income or employment when you need it.

Donohoe has partnered with The Work Number® database, which is a simple, quick and private way to get your employment and/or income information to the companies that need it. It's available 24/7, so that you can get the decisions you need when you need them.

From now on if the banker, the property manager, the car dealer or caseworker asks you how much money you make or to prove where you work, just send them to:

www.theworknumber.com

(800) 367-5690 (M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Donohoe's employer code is 20936

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click to view/print the poster and flyer (Spanish)

The Outbreak

Zombie Challenge

September 11 - REGISTRATION ENDS

September 21 - CHALLENGE BEGINS

October 31 - CHALLENGE ENDS

Sign up now for the walking challenge where your team's real-life steps keep you ahead of the zombie horde. Register your team of 3-6 co-workers now!

DOWNLOAD THE APP TO JOIN

The Outbreak is solely played on your phone and pulls steps/activity directly from your smartphone via Apple HealthKit, Google Fit, or your fitness tracker (i.e. Fitbit). You need THE OUTBREAK Challenge iOS or Android app to participate. Download it for free from your phone’s app store.

GROUP CODE: S6T54R

Click here to learn more. Click here to view/print flyer.

New users:

1. Once the app completely downloads to your phone, click “Register”

2. Enter our group code, and then click “Save and Continue”

3. Enter your name, email address, and password on the next screen and then click “Save and Continue”.

4. When prompted, complete The Outbreak Sign-up Wizard - this includes creating your character, joining or creating a team, and loading your fitness tracker information.

Returning users:

1. Login to The Outbreak app with your email and password.

2. Once logged in, tap 'Use an Invite Code'.

3. When prompted enter our group code

4. Select 'Donohoe Scavenger Run' from the list of challenges, create your character and join or create a team.

WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL?

Why should we care about our Cholesterol levels?

Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day, an average of one death every 40 seconds.

Cholesterol levels are one of the numerous factors, such as blood pressure, age, smoking, and body composition, your doctor can use to assess or predict your cardiovascular risk. The bad news is—too much Cholesterol can lead to heart disease. The good news—you can lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance produced naturally in the liver. Your body needs small amounts of cholesterol to function normally. The body uses cholesterol to form cell membranes, aid in digestion, convert Vitamin D in the skin and develop hormones. Cholesterol is comprised of two Special proteins called high density lipoproteins and

low density lipoproteins, along with fats called

triglycerides. Your cholesterol score is a Measurement of these three key components of cholesterol.

View the ShareCare health library at carefirst.com/livinghealthy

Learn more about cholesterol at heart.org/Cholesterol

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Cholesterol Topics:

9/1 What is Cholesterol

9/8 How Does Cholesterol Work

9/15 Know Your Numbers

9/22 Tips for Improving Cholesterol Pt. 1

9/29 Tips for Improving Cholesterol Pt. 2

Click here to learn more about ShareCare wellness and how to Get Started

Looking for tools, info and activities to keep you on your wellness journey during COVID-19? The CareFirst ShareCare Wellness platform has everything you need to stay focused, including articles and videos on wellness topics important to you, and activity trackers to keep you moving towards your wellness goals!

REAL AGE

Visit carefirst.com/sharecare to get started by taking the RealAge health assessment. You’ll learn the physical age of your body and identify which habits may be helping you stay younger or making you age faster!

EAP Webinar: September 9th @ 12pm

EMOTIONAL COMPOSURE - REMAINING UNRUFFLED & DYNAMIC UNDER STRESS

Click Here to Register

Emotions are a healthy part of the human experience. Acknowledging emotions and under-standing your personal stress style is the first step in beginning to control them. In this highly interactive session, we will discuss a selection of customary stressors as well as techniques for exercising control over them.

Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18

This year’s JDRF Real Estate Games is going VIRTUAL! The commercial real estate communities in DC, NY and Chicago will be competing in virtual events every day during the week of September 14th. Run a mile, take a yoga class, compete in trivia night, or take part in a team building event to earn points for Team Donohoe.

Participants sign up and compete individually but points are awarded to Donohoe based on participation as well as placement, if it is a competitive challenge. All points will roll over to the in person 2021 Games – so this is a great way to gain points for next year!

Activities are FREE and Donohoe/CBS employees can sign up for as many events as you would like to. Click below and enter "DONOHOE" in the company line when registering.

View event descriptions & Register for the Virtual JDRF Real Estate Games

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. During COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved than now: "Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today."

Week 1: Make A Plan

Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. Make sure to update your plan based on the Centers for Disease Control recommendations due to the coronavirus.

source: ready.gov/plan

We're hiring! If interested in an open position, current and furloughed employees are encouraged to apply ASAP. Click to view the position descriptions.

APPLY NOW!

TDC/CBS EMPLOYEES: Contact your direct supervisor to apply.

DHS HOTEL EMPLOYEES: Follow the hotel internal job transfer policy and contact your GM to apply.

DHS Homewood Suites by Hilton Reston, VA:

Housekeeper

DHS Cambria Hotel Washington DC Capitol Riverfront:

Senior Sales Manager

CBS:

Chief Engineer, Washington, DC

Field Supervisor/Chief Engineer, Washington, DC

Maintenance Mechanic, Washington, DC

Chief Engineer, Arlington, VA