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Jan 30
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Minimizing the Stress of Moving & Downsizing – a virtual event

By | News
Return of a popular workshop for Priority Depositors!

 

This online workshop is one that we have offered several times. It seems to be a universal concern, even more so for those who are in the process of moving to Wake Robin.

 

“Minimizing the Stress of Moving & Downsizing”
a virtual workshop featuring Sarah Thompson, Professional Home Organizer

 

Whether you are preparing your house for sale or downsizing to a smaller home, Sarah provides suggestions on how to sort through your belongings thoughtfully and fulfill your needs to feel settled and connected to your new home. Her approach to the process is that while acknowledging it can feel like a big job, moving doesn’t have to be stressful!

 

Sarah helps people transform their space by letting go of clutter, allowing for new possibilities in their life and their home. She believes that everyone deserves a space that feels calm and inspiring and that truly works for your life.

 

This is a special event for Priority Depositors. If you want to know more about becoming a Priority Depositor, contact the Marketing Office at 802-264-5100 or info@wakerobin.com.
Jul 27
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Ahead of the Curve: Wake Robin establishes $15 per hour minimum wage and raises all staff pay $2 per hour

By | Blog, News

The core of Wake Robin’s mission is to “create a sustainable dynamic community.” The Corporation recently achieved this goal through a major event. The Board of Directors unanimously supported Wake Robin’s leadership team’s decision to increase all 225 staff members pay by $2 an hour, thereby raising the minimum wage for entry level workers to $15 an hour. The change took effect in July.

This increase represents a significant investment by the non-profit organization in its people and their livelihoods. “This is huge,” one staff member said. “It was a complete surprise, and a welcome one. With cost of living always going up, Wake Robin took a big leap on behalf of its employees, and it’s a future my family and I look forward to sharing with this community.”

CEO Martha Maksym personally shared the good news with staff during group meetings throughout the day. “I am so happy we could increase our minimum wage to $15. It was a goal of mine by 2023, but circumstances pushed us to move more quickly. Our staff deserve the bump! They have been heroic during the past 18 months keeping Wake Robin safe and healthy.”

Wake Robin is committed to contributing to the state-wide discussion on the importance of hospitality and healthcare workers and continues to be a leader in the industry. The wage increase will make Wake Robin stand out as a premier employer, one who truly values its staff and invests in its long-term financial health. As organizations seek to fill many positions, this new policy from Wake Robin invites dedicated and compassionate individuals to join its workforce, receiving a livable wage even before the state of Vermont requires it.

Director of Human Resources Anne Levesque reflected: “We should care for our staff as they care for others. Ensuring that our employees feel valued is vital to us, and this pay increase for everyone shows that they mean so much for the success of Wake Robin now and into the future.”