Al Turner Company Compensation

Let's talk about money.

The first coined was fashioned in Asia Minor around 700 BC and folks have concerned themselves about it ever since. It is important every now and again to remind ourselves of what money is, how much is enough, and how to earn the amount of money one needs in order to live the way one wants.

It is best to start by getting rid of the myth that money is bad or unimportant. It is important. It buys food, clothing, shelter, medical, entertainment, and all the things folks need to get along now and in the important future. In the civilized world, nothing will take the place of money in the area that money works

The Al Turner Company concerns itself about the money from products and services we sell to the salaries paid. How well our products do is reflection on the quality of products and service to the customer. Anyone who works for the company understands that salaries, bonuses and benefits come directly from what is sold and customer satisfaction. Therefore we all must do our best to be the best at our jobs.

At the Al Turner Company it is our policy to provide the environment to realize personal talents and compensate the work accordingly. Usually, this means at or above existing market scale for any particular position. It also means that not everyone will make the team cut. High expectations, standards of excellence and duel position responsibilities are all synonymous with being the best at what we do.

Finally, make no mistake about recreational time. RE-CREATE time is essential for recharging the batteries and enabling all of us to stay on top of our game. It is not only important to take this time but is a requirement in all positions.

Paid Time Off

Holidays: staff receive 13 paid holidays which includes a paid week off between the Christmas and New Years holiday (seven paid holidays).

Vacation: staff receive two weeks of paid vacation time for each of their first three years of employment; for the fourth through seventh years, staff receive three paid weeks; and after eight years of employment, staff receive four weeks of paid vacation.

Personal Day: staff receive a personal day for use at any time during a calendar year.

Sick Leave: staff may use their own sick leave (ten days per year) for themselves or to care for ailing members of their immediate family.

Bereavement Leave: staff may take paid leave during times of bereavement equal to: five days for a parent, spouse or child; three days for grandparents, in-laws or siblings, and one day for other relatives or a close friend.

Jury Duty: Up to 10 days of paid leave while attending jury duty.

Paid Parenting Leave: Two weeks of paid time off for staff for the non-birth parent.

Health

Health insurance: Provided to all part-time and full-time staff.

Life Insurance: Is offered to all eligible staff at a rate of twice their annual salary.

Workers Compensation Insurance: Provides medical care and lost wages to staff injured while at work.

Staff Assistance Program: Confidential, professional counseling available to all staff of up to eight sessions per individual issue per year. Provides legal, financial, and life counseling.

Part-time benefits: staff working a regular schedule of at least 20 hours per week receive regular insurance and time-off benefits (pro-ration for time off compensation).

Training - Health: Company sponsors back, safety, CPR and First Aid classes in addition to other health-related workshops. Most classes are offered free to staff while some at a nominal cost to staff and their dependents.

Work Environment:

Flexible Work hours: Managed department by department, staff may select a varied work schedule (start and ending times) over a five-day week.

Job Sharing: Select positions are designed as job sharing situations with both working part-time and receive benefits.

Performance Evaluation Program: The purpose of the performance evaluation program is to review previous work, look ahead as to what is coming and have an open discussion between the employee and his/her manager.

Training - Development: Company offers many professional and personal development workshops, training classes, seminars in addition to a Speakers Series on a variety of topics. Lunchtime meetings are held once per month and offer different speakers discussing a variety of business and non-business topics.

Colleague Recognition Program: Allows staff to recognize the assistance of another employee with a certificate and credits for use at the Company dining locations, store or fitness center.

Financial:

Retirement Plan: This is in the works.

Educational Assistance: The Company has a formal program to reimburse staff for educational and tuition expenses when they relate to the employee's position and general business skills.

Direct Deposit: Weekly paychecks can be deposited directly into up to two bank or credit accounts of the employee's choosing.

Company Merchandise: Offers employee discounts on a variety of Company and industry related merchandise.

Recreational & Other Events:

Events: The Al Turner Company hosts annual events such as an Independence Day Picnic, Christmas Party and Spring Party.

Group Activities: The Company sponsors softball teams, soccer leagues, baseball teams, foot races, and other similar events.

Community Activities: Through the Volunteer Committee, staff may participate in a variety of volunteer activities such as, Human Race, Bi-Annual Blood Drive, Year-round Food & Clothing Drive. This in additiona to The World Park Foundation projects.

Family Matters

Family Leave: In addition to Federal and State mandates, additional time off may be provided for staff needing to care for a dependent family member.

New Parent Phase Back to Work: staff who are "new" parents may return to work on a part-time basis after a parenting leave as part of a phase back to work.

Take Our Daughters/Sons to Work: The Company participates in the nationwide event for Daughters; with a separate enet for Son's day.

Work at Home : Certain positions allow for part time work at home. Preference is given to those with children.

Is there an employment probationary period?
Yes. Depending on the position, the time period is a minimum of 90 days.

Are there performance evaluations?
Yes. The first is toward the end of the probationary period and then a minimum of twice yearly thereafter.

Will I have to sign a non-disclosure (NDA)for employment?
Yes. Due to the highly sensitive nature of our proprietary work and intellectual property, NDA's are required for all positions and as well as the interview process.

Is there a dress code?
Yes. Please refer to the presentation code.

Is there car pooling program?
Not at this time but it is expected that one will begin within a year or so as the need arises.

Can I submit and application directly to Al Turner?
Sorry, all applications are handled through our staffing officer. Mr. Turner does see many of the applications and has final approval on certain staff.

What is required to apply for a position?
Initially, a resume', cover letter, and any other appropriate mater. Please refer to the special instructions area of this web site.

Can I apply for a future position not currently offered?
Please only send applications for existing openings. Applications for positions not listed will be placed in the recycle bin.

Is it better to apply online or by mail?
Either way is fine.

How will I know if I meet the minimum qualifications for each position?
For each position listed there will be a minimum requirements listed.

Do I need to be an American citizen?
If you are not an American citizen, proof of legal residency and work ability WILL BE required and VERIFIED.

When will I know what the position will pay?
When you are offered a position.

What is the pay period?
Depends on the position - usually, twice monthly.

Are the positions salary or hourly?
Both.

When will I know what benefits I will receive?
When you are offered a position.

Are relocation expense paid?
Maybe. A lot depends on the position.

When can I expect wage increases?
Depends on the position - this wild covered in your interview process.

Are there opportunities for bonuses?
Yes. From time to time throughout the year as the company is able to offer the opportunity.

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	Dollars and Sence Perks FAQ Let's talk about money. The first coined was fashioned in Asia Minor around 700 BC and folks have concerned themselves about it ever since. It is important every now and again to remind ourselves of what money is, how much is enough, and how to earn the amount of money one needs in order to live the way one wants. It is best to start by getting rid of the myth that money is bad or unimportant. It is important. It buys food, clothing, shelter, medical, entertainment, and all the things folks need to get along now and in the important future. In the civilized world, nothing will take the place of money in the area that money works The Al Turner Company concerns itself about the money from products and services we sell to the salaries paid. How well our products do is reflection on the quality of products and service to the customer. Anyone who works for the company understands that salaries, bonuses and benefits come directly from what is sold and customer satisfaction. Therefore we all must do our best to be the best at our jobs. At the Al Turner Company it is our policy to provide the environment to realize personal talents and compensate the work accordingly. Usually, this means at or above existing market scale for any particular position. It also means that not everyone will make the team cut. High expectations, standards of excellence and duel position responsibilities are all synonymous with being the best at what we do. Finally, make no mistake about recreational time. RE-CREATE time is essential for recharging the batteries and enabling all of us to stay on top of our game. It is not only important to take this time but is a requirement in all positions. Paid Time Off Holidays: staff receive 13 paid holidays which includes a paid week off between the Christmas and New Years holiday (seven paid holidays). Vacation: staff receive two weeks of paid vacation time for each of their first three years of employment; for the fourth through seventh years, staff receive three paid weeks; and after eight years of employment, staff receive four weeks of paid vacation. Personal Day: staff receive a personal day for use at any time during a calendar year. Sick Leave: staff may use their own sick leave (ten days per year) for themselves or to care for ailing members of their immediate family. Bereavement Leave: staff may take paid leave during times of bereavement equal to: five days for a parent, spouse or child; three days for grandparents, in-laws or siblings, and one day for other relatives or a close friend. Jury Duty: Up to 10 days of paid leave while attending jury duty. Paid Parenting Leave: Two weeks of paid time off for staff for the non-birth parent. Health Health insurance: Provided to all part-time and full-time staff. Life Insurance: Is offered to all eligible staff at a rate of twice their annual salary. Workers Compensation Insurance: Provides medical care and lost wages to staff injured while at work. Staff Assistance Program: Confidential, professional counseling available to all staff of up to eight sessions per individual issue per year. Provides legal, financial, and life counseling. Part-time benefits: staff working a regular schedule of at least 20 hours per week receive regular insurance and time-off benefits (pro-ration for time off compensation). Training - Health: Company sponsors back, safety, CPR and First Aid classes in addition to other health-related workshops. Most classes are offered free to staff while some at a nominal cost to staff and their dependents. Work Environment: Flexible Work hours: Managed department by department, staff may select a varied work schedule (start and ending times) over a five-day week. Job Sharing: Select positions are designed as job sharing situations with both working part-time and receive benefits. Performance Evaluation Program: The purpose of the performance evaluation program is to review previous work, look ahead as to what is coming and have an open discussion between the employee and his/her manager. Training - Development: Company offers many professional and personal development workshops, training classes, seminars in addition to a Speakers Series on a variety of topics. Lunchtime meetings are held once per month and offer different speakers discussing a variety of business and non-business topics. Colleague Recognition Program: Allows staff to recognize the assistance of another employee with a certificate and credits for use at the Company dining locations, store or fitness center. Financial: Retirement Plan: This is in the works. Educational Assistance: The Company has a formal program to reimburse staff for educational and tuition expenses when they relate to the employee's position and general business skills. Direct Deposit: Weekly paychecks can be deposited directly into up to two bank or credit accounts of the employee's choosing. Company Merchandise: Offers employee discounts on a variety of Company and industry related merchandise. Recreational & Other Events: Events: The Al Turner Company hosts annual events such as an Independence Day Picnic, Christmas Party and Spring Party. Group Activities: The Company sponsors softball teams, soccer leagues, baseball teams, foot races, and other similar events. Community Activities: Through the Volunteer Committee, staff may participate in a variety of volunteer activities such as, Human Race, Bi-Annual Blood Drive, Year-round Food & Clothing Drive. This in additiona to The World Park Foundation projects. Family Matters Family Leave: In addition to Federal and State mandates, additional time off may be provided for staff needing to care for a dependent family member. New Parent Phase Back to Work: staff who are "new" parents may return to work on a part-time basis after a parenting leave as part of a phase back to work. Take Our Daughters/Sons to Work: The Company participates in the nationwide event for Daughters; with a separate enet for Son's day. Work at Home : Certain positions allow for part time work at home. Preference is given to those with children. Is there an employment probationary period? Yes. Depending on the position, the time period is a minimum of 90 days. Are there performance evaluations? Yes. The first is toward the end of the probationary period and then a minimum of twice yearly thereafter. Will I have to sign a non-disclosure (NDA)for employment? Yes. Due to the highly sensitive nature of our proprietary work and intellectual property, NDA's are required for all positions and as well as the interview process. Is there a dress code? Yes. Please refer to the presentation code. Is there car pooling program? Not at this time but it is expected that one will begin within a year or so as the need arises. Can I submit and application directly to Al Turner? Sorry, all applications are handled through our staffing officer. Mr. Turner does see many of the applications and has final approval on certain staff. What is required to apply for a position? Initially, a resume', cover letter, and any other appropriate mater. Please refer to the special instructions area of this web site. Can I apply for a future position not currently offered? Please only send applications for existing openings. Applications for positions not listed will be placed in the recycle bin. Is it better to apply online or by mail? Either way is fine. How will I know if I meet the minimum qualifications for each position? For each position listed there will be a minimum requirements listed. Do I need to be an American citizen? If you are not an American citizen, proof of legal residency and work ability WILL BE required and VERIFIED. When will I know what the position will pay? When you are offered a position. What is the pay period? Depends on the position - usually, twice monthly. Are the positions salary or hourly? Both. When will I know what benefits I will receive? When you are offered a position. Are relocation expense paid? Maybe. A lot depends on the position. When can I expect wage increases? Depends on the position - this wild covered in your interview process. Are there opportunities for bonuses? Yes. From time to time throughout the year as the company is able to offer the opportunity.

The Al Turner Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer