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TARGET 53 FINDS ITS MARK
Car Awarded as Part of ABX Air Incentive Program
WILMINGTON, OH - Jan. 23, 2008 - ABX Air, Inc., surprised employee Larry Tankersley last week by presenting him the keys to a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Tankersley and many other ABX Air employees were entered in a drawing for the car simply by coming to work every day they were scheduled between November 1 and December 23, and meeting productivity standards.
The Target 53 program was designed to reward the
extra effort of ABX Air’s employees nationwide who see their
workload intensify in the fourth quarter. The program targeted 53
days, with 53 prizes.
"We ran a similar program last year and it was successful," said Corporate Director of Labor Relations Gene Rhodes. "We saw increased commitment from our employees as they tracked their progress throughout the 53 days of the program."
Beginning November 1, all part-time and full-time employees from the Aircraft Maintenance, Air Park Services, Logistics and Ground Departments were eligible for the grand prize of the PT Cruiser. The car was on display in early November at employee meetings. All employees who met the attendance and productivity goals for the 53 days of the campaign were eligible for the drawing.
"We drew the winning name last week, verified he met all the qualifications and then planned our surprise," said Rhodes. "We parked the car near the break area and then gathered in Larry’s work area. We talked to the group about how important attendance is and how we appreciate all their efforts, and then we announced him as the winner."
Tankersley has
been with ABX Air just over a year and was very excited to hear the
news. After a jump for joy and a little dance he shared that he had
not been this happy in quite a while. His co-workers congratulated
him for winning.
"I would like to thank all those who were involved in the Target 53 Program," said Tankersley. "I am so honored that my name was drawn for the grand prize PT Cruiser. It was a day I will never forget – thanks to ABX Air and everyone involved."
Tony Ross, a Day Sort Supervisor in K Building and Tankersley’s supervisor added: "Target 53 is an awesome program that makes employees want to come to work during the busy season. If it wasn’t for the program, I believe the busy season would have been more of a struggle. Thanks again to ABX Air for the program."
Part-time Sorter Larry Tankersly with his 2007 PT Cruiser
In addition to the PT Cruiser, 52 other prizes were available to many full-time and part-time ABX Air employees including the group eligible for the car and some in the Administration and Flight Departments. These prizes included home theater systems, GPS devices, Nintendo Wii systems and iPod Nano players. Again, employees needed to be at work each day they were scheduled and be doing a good job while they were there. That qualified them for the drawing.
"It’s a great program – we all win," said Senior Director of Air
Park Services Gary Stover, who has worked with the program both
years. "I was there last year when we awarded a Pontiac Solstice and
again this year for the PT Cruiser. Employees really understand they
have total control of making themselves eligible for this car – and
their odds are good."
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For more information, contact:
Beth Huber
937-366-2536
beth.huber@abxair.com
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