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Tapecon Strongly Supports Human Resource Development

 

 

Continuous Improvement: It’s Not Just About Processes, It’s About People!

  • In-house Leadership Training: developing our employees into leaders for the future.
  • On-site English as a Second Language training when needed- because we believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to communicate their ideas and opinions to the best of their ability
  • Off-site software and skills training are made available to our employees, paid by the company and conducted during working hours
  • No brain drain here: “Tapecon College” offers our employees an opportunity to share their knowledge on internal and industry topics through in-house presentations and seminars
  • Individual training records are maintained for each Tapecon employee, tracking valuable information used in determining skill sets and opportunities for advancement
  • Tapecon offers a Tuition Reimbursement Program, so that our employees may have the option of continuing their education at any age
  • Kaizen Events are held in all areas of the company- because process improvement benefits all of us!
  • Employees participate on Continuous Improvement Teams, focusing on topics such as Set-Up Reduction, Training, and Quality
  • Tapecon employees are encouraged to express their opinions and ideas through Annual Employee Satisfaction Surveys, frequent polls, questionnaires, and self/supervisor evaluations
  • We keep our employees informed through daily departmental Sunrise Sessions, Morning Market, monthly company meetings in each location and a bimonthly Human Resources newsletter
  • We add new resources to our Tapecon Library almost daily, working to create a comprehensive, centralized location for all employees to use for training purposes.
  • Tapecon is committed to the principle of open communication between employees and management. If our employees are not satisfied or comfortable with an immediate supervisor’s resolution to a problem, question, suggestion or complaint, they are welcome to discuss the situation with the next level of management.

 

Our Health and Wellness Is Important To Us- And So Is Yours!

  • Tapecon contributes toward a competitive health insurance plan, available the 1st of the month after hire, offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, allowing employees to select their own service providers and visit specialists under the freedom of a PPO plan.
  • All full-time employees are provided a basic life insurance policy at no cost to them, with additional coverage available at a low-cost weekly premium
  •  A comprehensive Dental Plan is available, with full preventive coverage and excellent rates on all other services
  • An FSA (Flexible Spending Account) is available for medical expenditure reimbursement and dependent care, paid through weekly pre-tax payroll deductions
  • Tapecon endeavors to offer healthy snacking and vending alternatives whenever possible, because balanced nutrition should always be an option!
  • Through a strategic partnership with the NYS Smoker’s Quitline, Smoking Cessation materials and referrals are available for employees and their loved ones to  fight against addiction to tobacco products
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available for all employees, connecting them to a network of counselors and professionals trained to deal with a wide variety of issues such as substance abuse, family care and parenting, college planning, relocation and legal problems.
  • Health and wellness topics are addressed in Lunch N’ Learn sessions available to all employees
  • Employees are offered the opportunity to purchase an extra week of vacation through Tapecon’s Vacation Buy program
  • Both Tapecon locations have held employee-driven fund raising events to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator: because we’re pro-active, not re-active!
  • Tapecon offers an enhanced version of New York State’s disability program, paying an additional 16% over the statutory rate and administering it through our payroll system so that our employees receive their check directly from Tapecon instead of waiting for pay to arrive from the state program.
  • Active Safety Teams in both locations ensure that our employees enjoy the peace of mind that comes from performing their duties in a safe working environment.
  • Tapecon provides a Vision Reimbursement Program in addition to available discounts through our health insurance plan
  • New hires are given one full week of vacation after six months of employment, and a week every six months following. After five years of employment, the accrual increases to one week every four months, and upon twenty years of employment, the accrual increases again to every three months, totaling up to four weeks of vacation per year!
  • All full-time permanent employees are eligible for paid holidays immediately upon hire.
  • Partnerships with Xceed Financial Credit Union and First Niagara Bank help our employees make sound financial decisions, save for the future, and obtain competitive loan rates
  • Tapecon offers a 401k plan to help employees prepare for retirement, including discretionary profit sharing contributions to the plan along with a generous company match
  • All employees hold a stake in our company’s profitability: through Tapecon’s Share-The-Profits plan, opportunities for bonus checks are available on a quarterly basis

 

We Appreciate Our Employees- And We Have Fun, Too!

  • Employees celebrating milestone anniversaries are honored with our gratitude and more- a company gift at 5 years of service, 10 years, and a gift and monetary award for each 5-year increment beyond. For certain long-term milestones, the company celebrates with cake and lunch for everyone.
  • We celebrate our accomplishments, with pizza parties and catered luncheons. Why not? Our employees deserve it!
  • All employees are encouraged to recognize and reward one another for exceptional service or performance. Recognition Awards, presented at company meetings and often accompanied by a monetary award, are presented frequently and can be suggested by anyone
  • In Tapecon We Trust: our version of the dollar is called a Simoleon. Each one is worth approximately $3.33 and presented to employees on an ongoing basis as a Thank-You from managers, supervisors and team leaders. Redeem them for gift cards to grocery and retail stores, restaurants, gas stations, movie tickets, car washes, and more!  
  • Employee social events: whether it’s a family picnic, a party boat, or a night at the races, there’s no doubt Tapecon employees know how to have a good time outside of work.
  • Celebrate the holiday season with us at one of our annual Holiday Luncheons. Enjoy the excitement of our ever-popular Chinese Auction, annual trivia games for cash prizes (Are Tapeconians Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?), catered lunch, door prize, Year in Review speeches from the President and a word from our CEO
  • Halloween: costumes and candy. Need we say more?
  • Employees are each given their own holiday for their birthday- because, after all, it’s your day!
  • Paid Earned Time Off: good attendance pays off. Employees with a qualifying standard of attendance are given the opportunity to earn 4 hours of paid time off per quarter, with a yearly bonus also available
  • We put the ‘fun’ in ‘fundraising’: Tapecon employees participate in ongoing efforts to earn money for items of their choice that benefit the workforce
  • Tapecon offers our employees a variety of opportunities to attend different events throughout the year, including major sporting events such as Bills, Sabres, Bisons and Bandits games, as well as headlining concerts and events at HSBC Arena
  • Employees who refer a candidate who is hired and remains on the company payroll for at least six months receive a savings bond in appreciation.
  • Tapecon sponsors an annual golf tournament, offering an opportunity for employees and guests to get together and enjoy themselves by engaging in a little friendly competition. The tournament includes play on an 18-hole course, a buffet lunch, and great opportunities to win prizes.
  • Tapecon’s Sunshine Policy demonstrates the importance of workplace support in times of grief and sickness, sending a gift, flowers, remembrance or donation in the event of hospitalization or bereavement of an employee or their immediate family members.
  • Employees observing their co-workers following safety protocol enter them in a monthly drawing called “Caught You Safe” for the chance to win a cash prize, increasing awareness of proper safety procedures.
  • Tapecon’s 5S Workplace Organization Program rewards individuals and departments monthly for their achievements with lunch of their choice and a Golden Broom Award
  • Employees serving on a voluntary team, such as Safety or Interaction, for a full year are given gift certificates showing Tapecon’s appreciation for their membership.

 

Giving Back to the Community: Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

  • Tapecon employees participate yearly in the United Way Day Of Caring, doing anything and everything- washing windows, painting walls, pulling weeds, and tending to our neighbors, young and old
  • Our Employees offer generous donations to the United Way, through weekly payroll deductions or as one-time cash gifts
  • Our annual Holiday Food Drive benefits the Food Bank of Western New York, providing meals and supplies to families and individuals in need during the holiday season
  • Tapecon corporately donates to a variety of charities and events- the American Legion, Meals on Wheels, and more
  • We recycle!