Colleagues from across all Phalcon companies recently came together in West Hartford, CT for this special leadership summit. Special thanks to our meeting partners at Next Academy and to Legrand North America for hosting us in May.
Celebrating Our 25-Year NECA Partnership
Ed McCarty, president at JE Richards, recently accepted a 25-Year plaque from the DC Chapter of NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) for Richards continued partnership with this key industry organization. “NECA continues to be a strong partner with us in so many aspects of our business – the appreciation of the partnership is certainly mutual” says Ed. “And one that we hope to leverage for another 25 years.”
McPhee Donates Over 350 Toys for Christmas
This year the offices of McPhee set out to spread Christmas cheer through collections for local Toys for Tots campaigns.
The Connecticut office donated over 200 toys to the Hartford County Plainville, CT Toys for Tots Campaign and the New Jersey office donated over 150 toys for the Metuchen, NJ campaign.
Our offices celebrated our collections with a joint ugly Christmas sweater competition prior to the holidays, all in good fun.
This effort was brought by the McPhee Green Team, our Connecticut office’s sustainability committee. The Green Team focuses on furthering sustainability within our business practices including impacts to the environment, our corporate governance and the community. As part of our community endeavors, McPhee is looking to make local impacts in the neighborhoods in which we work. What better way to spread holiday cheer than through collecting toys for those in need!
About the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program
Toys for Tots, a 70-year national charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides happiness and hope to less fortunate children during each Christmas holiday season. The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by Marines and volunteers offer these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime. We believe it is such experiences that help disadvantaged children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org
Phalcon Earns Gold Workplace Recognition
Phalcon is proud to have Gold recognition in the American Heart Association Workplace Health Achievement Index. View our previous post on our recognition by clicking here.
Phalcon was featured in the November issue of Forbes along with the 475 companies that earned Silver or Gold achievement, of the 900 total recognized companies. Phalcon and it’s member entities are thrilled to stand amongst other large corporations such as Delta Airlines, ATT, Johnson & Johnson, Bank of America, and more. View the Forbes release here.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. View more about the Workplace Health Achievement by visiting www.heart.org/whsrecognitions
McPhee hosts Toys for Tots Campaign
This holiday season McPhee is hosting a toy drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Across our three office locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey our employees are taking part in helping bring the joy of Christmas to children less fortunate.
We invite donations of new, unwrapped toys for ages 0-14 between now and December 11th.
There is no wish list for specific items, we only ask that the following guidelines be adhered to:
- We CAN accept newly purchased stuffed animals with tags still attached.
- Avoid items that are latex, such as balloons, erasers, some balls, rubber bands, etc. They are dangerous to those with latex allergies.
- Due to providing for a multicultural population, items that do not include religious messages or themes are most easily distributed.
- We cannot accept donations of toys with weapons or violent themes such as guns, knives, swords, or other projectiles. This includes guns with Styrofoam or plastic bullets.
We’ll close out this festive giving event with an Ugly Sweater contest for employees hosted on Friday, December 20th.
American Heart Association recognizes Phalcon for workplace health achievement
Scientific, evidenced-based instrument rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce heart health
The results of the American Heart Association 2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced last month and Phalcon achieved gold recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in the workplace.
The American Heart Association created the Index with its CEO Roundtable, a leadership collaborative of more than 40 CEOs from some of America’s largest companies who are committed to applying evidence-based approaches to improve their employees’ overall health. The Index uses science-based best practices to evaluate the overall quality and comprehensiveness of their workplace health programs. Studies show that worksites with a culture of health with comprehensive, evidence-based policies and programs, and senior leadership support are more likely to have engaged employees and a healthier, more productive workforce.
A unique feature of the Index is that it calculates an average heart health score for employees of participating companies that securely submit aggregate health data. Companies receive benchmarking reports, which allow them to identify potential areas of improvement so that they can advance their annual performance and recognition.
Phalcon developed its employee wellness program in 2012 and since then has been growing this employee benefit to ensure a comprehensive and multi-faceted view of well-being with focus on many dimensions including the following: physical, financial, social, occupational, emotional, and purpose.
Phalcon has moved from bronze recognition in 2017 to silver in 2018 and now to gold recognition on the index. “Our goal is to provide resources and education for our employees so that they may work towards being their best self at work and at home,” says Program Manager, Christine Conroy. “Increasing our achievement level with the American Heart Association speaks to our continuously evolving program and the effort of our volunteer wellness committee across our offices.”
2019 Workplace Health Achievement Index Recognition by the Numbers
Of the organizations that completed the Index assessment, 938 were eligible for recognition at these levels:
- 27% Gold
- 26% Silver
- 29% Bronze
- 18% Completer
Phalcon CEO Michael McPhee says:
When employees and their families are healthy, the resultant employee engagement spurs creativity, productivity, and accomplishment. Phalcon’s health and wellness program is a key component supporting and creating an environment where each employee can live up to their potential. I’m thrilled by the gold recognition our program has received.
The Phalcon Wellness Program is open to all employees, their spouses, adult dependents or companions and incentives are available for engagement with program activities. Learn more about the program at www.phalconwellness.com
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Contact Christine Conroy, Phalcon Wellness Program Manager for more information.
McPhee Introduces ColorCycle Program
McPhee Electric has teamed up with the Louis Toffolon Elementary School on Northwest Drive in Plainville, CT to recycle our dry erase markers, permanent markers and highlighters. Each building on McPhee’s campus has a location to collect these items which will periodically be brought to Toffolon School to add to their collection for Crayola.
This initiative is put together by the McPhee Green Team, our sustainability committee developed earlier this year. The Green Team focuses on bringing forth sustainable actions for the company in governance, environmental, or social aspects.
Have old highlighters or markers? Don’t throw them away! ColorCycle them!
About Crayola ColorCycle
Crayola and schools across North America are banding together to help kids understand the importance of their role in protecting the environment. That’s why we launched Crayola ColorCycle. Through this initiative, students in K-12 schools across the continental United States and parts of Canada can collect and repurpose used Crayola markers.
ColorCycle is also a great opportunity for teachers and their students to explore eco-friendly practices. Specially developed standards-based lesson plans are available to enrich instruction and promote lively class discussions.
McPhee Participates in Foodshare Walk Against Hunger
McPhee Electric has a longstanding history of supporting the community and has supported Foodshare for many years, the regional food bank supporting Hartford and Tolland counties.
Team McPhee participated in the annual Foodshare Walk Against Hunger last weekend held at Dunkin Donuts Park, which their commercial division had a part in building. It was a great day to stomp out hunger!
McPhee Teddy Awards
The McPhee Awards Banquet, an annual company event, was held at the Thayer Hotel at West point on March 16th to honor our many employees from Connecticut and New Jersey.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Teddy Awards.
McPhee Electric has a longstanding tradition of recognizing exceptional men and women in our workforce. Named after our founder, Ted McPhee, the “Teddy Awards” have become a tradition and part of our culture in celebrating individuals who continually strive to make McPhee Electric an outstanding place to work. This year, we are excited to recognize six great people: John Lensi, Tony Recanati, John Tomczak, Nicholas Melchiorre, Ryan Warwick and Dave Hewitt.
Congratulations all! McPhee appreciates your hard work and dedication.
McPhee Electric, Ltd. – Transitioning The Next Generation of Leaders
McPhee has announced leadership transitions today positioning McPhee to expand its utility and commercial business across its New England and Mid-Atlantic footprint.
Julie Blum, McPhee’s long -standing Vice President of Estimating will her shift focus to Management Development and Training targeted at the next generation of leaders beginning January 1, 2019. “Developing leadership talent energizes a company and these transitions establish a creative environment for our employees,” said Mike McPhee, CEO of Phalcon, Ltd.
“The team at McPhee has such a strong reputation and is so competitive, in large measure due to Julie’s impact over the years, that it was a good fit with her strengths and our larger needs. We are looking forward to her turning her attention to an area that will be critical to our success as we develop leaders for the future in order to keep our top position with customers in the markets we serve,” says Marcus McPhee, President of McPhee Electric, Ltd.
Marcus will oversee the transition of the utility client interface role that Julie currently manages. Clay Paniati and Jake McPhee will lead the estimating efforts in the Commercial and Utility areas as Julie shifts her focus and efforts. Max McPhee, VP of operations in NJ will expand his role overseeing utility client relationships in CT and NJ. Andrew Wallace, Anthony Passanante and Judy DeLuca in the South Plainfield office will all be stepping-up to additional operational responsibilities as Max takes on his additional responsibilities in CT