BUSHNELL EMPLOYEE PORTAL
The Bushnell is committed to providing support and information for employees currently furloughed during the COVID-19 crisis. Below you will find links to resources including information on our employee assistance program and government unemployment resources. This page will continue to be updated during the furlough.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Dawn Peterson Jones at dpeterson@bushnell.org or cellular phone (860) 944-1809.
IMPORTANT LINKS
> Your thoughts and suggestions are a highly valued part of our organization. To facilitate your ability to share them with us, an online form has been uploaded to the Employee Portal for you to submit questions, feedback, and any ideas you might have about The Bushnell.
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You can choose to submit your question/feedback anonymously or share your name so that we can reach out to you directly to respond.
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Submitted questions/answers and suggestions will be archived and shared in the below section entitled "Feedback" for all staff to reference. If you don’t want us to include your question/feedback in this section, you can indicate this on the form as well.
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Please note: if you do not provide your name, we won’t be able to respond to you personally, but we absolutely will consider what you have shared.
Click here to access the form: Employee Feedback Submission Form
> Employee Rights Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
> CARES Act Information
> Rapid Response Tools and Resources Powerpoint
> Employee Assistance Program
> Bushnell Unemployment Registration #00-023-28
FEEDBACK
Check back for new feedback. To submit feedback, please fill out form here.
CONFIDENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
> Lamont Announcement On Move to Phase III
- Governor Lamont recently announced that Connecticut will move to Phase 3 on October 8.
- In the coming weeks, David and the Management Team will refine what this will mean to us in real terms. We will keep you posted and provide an opportunity for you to speak with David very soon, and as we gain more clarity in the coming weeks.
- For your reference, The Bushnell’s public statement in response to Governor Lamont’s announcement about the move to Phase 3 is below. This has been shared with the press as well as our fellow CT PACs that are partnering in our efforts to seek COVID relief funding from the State.
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We are encouraged by the Governor’s announcement regarding an increase in capacity levels for Performing Arts Centers like The Bushnell. We have already begun planning and anticipate reopening to some degree with events and programming that are suited to smaller audiences/guest counts with social distancing measures in place later this fall while we continue to wait for Broadway’s return to the road. We are taking a considered, cautious and measured approach to this reopening and do not anticipate reaching the 50% capacity levels indicated by the Phase 3 rules in the near term. We will begin, conservatively, with small private events and will grow those guest counts/audiences (within the restrictions of the mandate) over time. Our commitment to the health and safety of our guests, artists, staff, volunteers and patrons remains our number one priority and we are making the necessary signage, traffic flow and other health and safety changes to our building to ensure we are following the most up-to-date CDC, state and local guidelines while also implementing best practices from our industry. We look forward to beginning a safe, phased return to events and live performances at The Bushnell and see this as a good, next step.
> Confidential Organizational Update 5/18/2020
> Confidential Organizational Update 4/18/2020
WELLNESS AND OTHER LINKS
> Kicking Off the New Year Right
> Holiday Season Tips
> Fall-tastic Ideas to Inspire
> Welcome November with Open Arms
> Wellness Ideas
> Wellness Matters - workouts, poetry, and more
Submit your recipes and photos (if you have them or find online) either directly into the Google Slides document, or email directly to Laura Metallo to add it. You can share comments/questions/suggestions in the ‘speaker notes’ section of the document (bottom of the slide) with your name so that we know who to get back to or thank for the suggestion. Happy cooking!:
> Bushnell Stay At Home Recipe Swap
RETIREMENT INFORMATION
> Accessing Your Account
> Retire Secure Handout
> Online and Mobile Resources
> Webinars – learn about a range of financial topics, from budgeting to estate planning and much more
> My Virtual Coach – use this resource for a little extra help getting retirement accounts up and running. It's simple, interactive and fun
> Resource card – see all the ways to connect with Principal: phone, online, or with a real person
TRAINING COURSES
The Bushnell is dedicated to providing enrichment opportunities for those looking to further develop their professional skills and abilities. To that end, below are some free courses we invite you take advantage of:
> Emotional Intelligence
> Adaptive Thinking
> Coping With Change
> Enchancing Your Productivity
> Time and Attention Management
> Common Communication Challenges
> Microsoft Word 365 Basics
> Microsoft Excel 365 Basics
> Microsoft Outlook 365 Basics
HELPFUL SITES
> Tips For Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During An Infectious Disease Outbreak
> Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
> Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
LOOKING FORWARD
"So let the sun come streaming in, ‘cause you’ll reach up and you’ll rise again. If you only look around. You will be found."
— Dear Evan Hansen
"Don’t give up and don’t give in. If you’re thinking sink or swim. Courage is your plane to fame. When hero is your middle name."
— The SpongeBob Musical
"I see stars, we shine as bright as day. I will look out for you; we’ll light each other’s way.”
— Mean Girls