WE'VE HEARD YOUR FEEDBACK

Thank you to everyone for your patience with the new WHGU learning management system.  Over the past several months, we know you have had an opportunity to get into the system, navigate through the system and begin to incorporate the LMS into your everyday training environment, whether it is with your new hires or existing team! 

We are grateful for the feedback you have so passionately provided the training team, and we just wanted to update you on a few things that we are working to improve:

• Offering Training in multiple languages.  If you recently viewed the new Use of Force training, you may have noticed that it was offered in multiple languages, beyond English and Spanish.  We are exploring this feature for additional trainings in the system to ensure the GSR's experience is more personal to them once they log into the system.  We have heard feedback specifically on Portuguese... But please know we are looking at leveraging the system with more than 50+ languages.  

  
  

• Training that needs to be completed on Day 1 of a new hire's RRI West journey.  Please know that OSHA is the one true training component that is required at the beginning.  For the most part... you have 3 weeks to complete ALL new hire training.   

  
  

• As a reminder, if you have an employee who regularly works in more than one department, you need to notify training so that they can assign appropriate classes to that employee.  Regularly is the key word here.  It is not for someone who "just helps out" or is covering a call off.  

  
  

• And finally, we have heard concerns about the training time needed to complete the monthly housekeeping training.  The answer is YES... you CAN complete this training as a group to save you and your team time!  

  
  

So, again, thank you all.  We are working on improvements all the time and will keep you posted down the road as we continue to perfect the learning experience!  Any questions, concerns or additional feedback - please send to: training@whgextstay.com.  

April Birthdays & Anniversaries

April Birthdays!  

WISHING THESE AMAZING PEOPLE A GREAT DAY!! 

Kevin Furst	April 12
Claudia Lazo	April 13
Kurtiss Kading	April 15
Cara Certo	April 18
Jeremy Allen	April 25
Brandi Salisbury	April 28
Sandra Lemasters	April 28
Olamide Oluwagbemile	April 30

April Workiversaries!   

WE ARE SO GLAD YOU’RE CAREER JOURNEY BROUGHT YOU TO RRI WEST!

Erica Carey	April 8	12 years!
David Gossard	April 9	7 years!
Mery Lugo	April 10	25 years!
Claudia Lazo	April 11	26 years!
Patricia Stinson	April 18	3 years!
Jamie Bryant	April 22	1 year!
John Myers	April 26	4 years!
Robert Carson	April 28	15 years!

MIBE VIBE: Did You Know? March is National Reading Month

What better way to celebrate National Reading Month than to read the West Gazette!!

Why Reading Matters: Studies show that reading for just 15 minutes a day can:

• Reduce stress – Reading helps lower cortisol levels and provides a mental escape.

• Enhance focus – It improves concentration and cognitive function.

• Boost creativity – A well-told story can inspire fresh ideas.

• Develop leadership skills – Books on communication, emotional intelligence, and strategy can elevate your career.

It’s the perfect time to pick up a new book, revisit an old favorite, or finally tackle that “to-be-read” list! Whether you love fiction, non-fiction, audiobooks, e-books, or the closed captions on your TikTok feed, reading offers a wealth of benefits for both your personal and professional growth.  Furthermore, reading can play a significant role in helping you become a better leader by expanding your knowledge, improving your communication skills, and fostering emotional intelligence. Here’s how:

• Broadens Knowledge and Perspective: Reading exposes you to different ideas, perspectives, and strategies that can enhance your decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Whether it's leadership books, biographies of successful leaders, or industry-related content, reading helps you understand various viewpoints and learn from the experiences of others.

• Improves Communication Skills: Leaders must communicate effectively with their teams. Reading regularly helps improve your vocabulary, writing skills, and the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively. Strong communication is key to motivating and guiding others.

• Enhances Emotional Intelligence: Many books on leadership delve into emotional intelligence, teaching you how to understand and manage your emotions and those of others. This is vital for creating positive relationships, resolving conflicts, and leading with empathy and self-awareness.

• Builds Critical Thinking: Reading develops your critical thinking by challenging your assumptions, encouraging you to evaluate information, and improving your ability to think strategically. A leader with sharp critical thinking skills can make more informed, thoughtful decisions.

• Promotes Continuous Learning: Great leaders are lifelong learners. Reading keeps you updated on new trends, technologies, and leadership practices, which enables you to stay ahead of the curve and lead with innovation and adaptability.

In summary, reading empowers leaders with knowledge, enhances communication, builds emotional intelligence, sharpens critical thinking, and fosters a mindset of continuous growth—all essential qualities of an effective and inspiring leader.  Or, read just for fun!  It’s such a way to break up your day… and there are so many books to choose from!  Just pick one!   HAPPY READING!