The Bloemer - Eng Edition 29

Edition 29 July 2017 It’s WINTER in the Overberg! A special thank you to Delmari Groenewald (HOD: Finance) who took these photos, of the first snow of the season.PHOTO COMPETITION: FYNBLOEM SELFIETake a SELFIE on FYNBLOEM farm and send it in to 082 373 1874.The winners will be posted in the canteen every week and the final TOP 3WINNERS will be chosen on 1 August 2017. So send in your SELFIE!!! Beoriginal, funny or take a photo of something pretty on the farm, as longas your face is in the photo.The TOP 3 entries will WIN:1st prize: R200 SPUR (RSE) voucher; 2nd prize R100 SPUR (RSE) voucher,3rd prize R50 Steers (RSE) voucherClosing Date: 30 July 2017No X-rated or toilet humour allowed

JULY BIRTHDAY CAKE 6 Chumisa Masimini We give permanent staff a 13 Iran de Vries cake and birthday card on 17 William (Tobile) Hobasi their birthday. In this photo 18 Noah Chinyanga Chris Manyeruke (Manager) 22 Rochelle Booysen hands Ntombizini Manqina 25 Nikiwe Mhlebi her birthday cake. Her 27 Nanende Spandiel birthday was on 26 June. 27 Garikai Gwenzi 28 Sylvia Plaatjie Quote: “If you allow people to 29 Lawrence, Lenie & make more withdrawals than Nonkoliseko deposits in your life, you will 30 Emile Hendricks be out of balance and in the 31 Andy Palmer negative. Know when to close the account.” – ChristieAUGUST Williams 2 Leftara Enifara & Contact BADISA for help Marethabile PH+27 28 050 0654, PRICE STREET, RIVIERSONDEREND 3 Karen Brouwer 4 Martin Siki 7 Media Mtanga 13 Zaretha King 16 Lydia Damons 19 George Tshinga & Elisma Poola 23 Tashwill Plaatjies 24 Melissa Minnaar 24 Manie Willemse 27 Vuyolwethu Mpambani 29 Rachen Marais ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY

Bloemer Performance: Plantation Stars & Tortoises below PLANTATION FEBRUARY 2017 PLANTATION APRIL 2017 NAME SCORE NAME SCORESTARS Lorence Nkomonye 311 STARS Media Mtanga 361 Portia Motsapi 304 Portia Motsapi 361 Nosisi April 304 Tonderai Kamudyariwa 361 Hettie Pedro 295 Nosisi April 361 Rachen Marais 295 Lorence Nkomonye 346 PLANTATION FEBRUARY 2017 PLANTATION APRIL 2017TORTOISES NAME SCORE TORTOISES NAME SCORE Maria Kamfer 193 Nikiwe Mhlebi 135 Marizanne Valentine 192 Venessa Visser 127 Wilfred Hobasi 187 Kay-Lee Ordman 127 Abel Makura 166 Nkeletseng Mojaki 123 Michael Mawana 165 Abel Makura 113 PLANTATION MARCH 2017 PLANTATION MAY 2017 NAME SCORE NAME SCORESTARS Media Mtanga 672 STARS Portia Motsapi 381 Lorence Nkomonye 630 Nosisi April 378 Klaas Melouw 616 Media Mtanga 373 Karin Classen 612 Tonderai Kamudyariwa 366 William Hobasi 599 Klaas Melouw 356 PLANTATION MARCH 2017 PLANTATION MAY 2017TORTOISES NAME SCORE TORTOISES NAME SCORE Liziwe Bobo 354 Maria Kamfer 155 Michael Mawana 352 Chipo Mpofu 146 Lydia Damons 308 Donevan Sebonka 141 Donevan Sebonka 210 Nkeletseng Mojaki 138 Mzwanele Fufu 29 Abel Makura 126Quote: “The supreme quality forleadership is unquestionablyintegrity. Without it, no real successis possible, no matter whether it ison a football field, in an army, or inan office.” – Dwight D. EisenhowerQuote: “If your actions inspire othersto dream more, learn more, do moreand become more, you are a leader.”– John Quincy Adams

Bloemer Performance: Dairy Stars & Tortoises belowWe have added up the performance scores for February 2017, March2017, April 2017 and May 2017. Star Performers are listed below.Monthly scores appear in the last column. DAIRY FEBRUARY 2017 DAIRY APRIL 2017 NAME NAME SCORE Blondi Ngcefe SCORE Bulelani Smayi 532STARS John Siki 553 STARS Jaco Ruiters 514 Fundile Mcosana 513 Sango Mpupa 553 Emile Hendricks 500 497 Fundile Mcosana 537 Heddon Nqokoqo 534 Jaco Ruiters 534 DAIRY FEBRUARY 2017 DAIRY APRIL 2017 NAMETORTOISES NAME SCORE John Siki SCORE Sango Mpupa 455 Bulelani Smayi 478 TORTOISES Umzimkhulu Mpambani 455 Manie Willemse 421 Johannes Sodoms 477 Songezo Gxagxa 393 351 Siphelele Mabona 442 Manie Willemse 393 Emile Hendricks 316STARS DAIRY MARCH 2017 SCORE STARS DAIRY MAY 2017 SCORE NAME 712 NAME 497 Blondi Ngcefe 694 Jaco Ruiters 469 Fundile Mcosana 688 Emile Hendricks 463 Heddon Nqokoqo 688 Johannes Sodoms 431 John Siki 688 Heddon Nqokoqo 431 Sango Mpupa John SikiTORTOISES DAIRY MARCH 2017 SCORE TORTOISES DAIRY MAY 2017 SCORE NAME 642 NAME 406 Siphelele Mabona 641 Blondi Ngcefe 406 Songezo Gxagxa 618 Siphelele Mabona 389 Johannes Sodoms 568 Bulelani Smayi 343 Jaco Ruiters 553 Rudowaan Taylor 326 Manie Willemse Manie WillemseQuote: ““Sow the seeds of hard work and you will reap the fruits ofsuccess. Find something to do, do it with all your concentration.You will excel. Show the world you are not here to just passthrough. Leave great footprints wherever you pass and beremembered for the change you initiated.” Israelmore Ayivor Are you a STAR or a TORTOISE? Challenge yourself to be the BEST that you can be. Do not settle for mediocrity

Clearing Alien Invasive TreesInvasive alien vegetation refers to plants brought to South Africa from othercountries, both intentionally and unintentionally, that cause human, environmentalor economic harm.Without natural enemies, these plants reproduce and spread rapidly, taking valuablewater and space from our indigenous plants. Many alien plants consume more waterthan local plants, depleting our valuable underground water resources. Dense alienvegetation can also provide plenty of fuel for veldfires, making them exceptionallyhot, which damages the burnt area’s soil structure.Invasive alien plants are a major threat to biodiversity in catchment areas, potentiallydisrupting the delicate natural balance in ecosystems. As we depend on biodiversityfor water, food, wood, clean air, medicine and much more, it is vitally important thatwe protect this resource. These plants can have a severe effect on water resources,rTehdeutcoinpg1w0aintevrarsuivne-oaflfiebny palsamntusch as 30% in heavily infested areas. Management ofianfvfeacstivinegatlhieenWveegsetetarntioCnapisecarurec:ial to ensure a sustainable water supply and to makeRcloeoairkerdanlasnd productive again.Black wattlePort JacksonSilky hakeaLong-leafed wattleStinkbeanAustralian myrtleSpider gumCluster pineBlackwoodSource: http://www.capenature.co.za/care-for-nature/conservation-in-action/integrated-catchment-management/alien-vegetation-management/ Clearing alien invasive plants on Fynbloem & Bloemenkraal Quote: “No matter how good you think you are as a leader, my goodness, the people around you will have all kinds of ideas for how you can get better. For me, the most fundamental thing about leadership is to have the humility to continue to get feedback and to try to get better – because your job is to try to help everybody else get better. – Jim Yong Kim

Planting season at Fynbloem It’s been a busy June 2017 in the plantation.Building project at Bloemenkraal During June 2017, some of our colleagues were hard at work in the mountainous area of Bloemenkraal Farm with a building project. We were very impressed by the skills, endurance and resourcefulness of our colleagues. They withstood not only some weather extremes, but also some very early mornings and late nights. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to get this done in time.

Know your Leaders: Know your Colleagues:Dina Palmer Thembisa Hobasi-MpupaDina Palmer grew up Thembisa grew up inin Riviersonderend. Molteno, Eastern CapeShe has 4 sisters and 2 Province. She has 4brothers. brothers and 1 sister. SheShe has worked at has been with FynbloemFynbloem for 4 years. since October 2015.She works as DispatchAssistant. She is an Accounts Assistant. Her typical day at work includes providing administrative supportHer typical day at work includes checking to the Finance Department, calculating andthat every box on the intake is what the making sure all paperwork is correct forclient receives. She finds self-management payments, helping with the purchase orders,a challenge, but enjoys working with answering incoming calls, meeting andpeople. Her goal is to be the best she can greeting clients, informing us of visitors.be. Her favourite food is pasta and sheloves quiet, alone time to relax. To fly to She enjoys being a mom and her passion isthe Maldives would be her dream holiday. cooking. Her favourite food is Chakalaka andHer passion is to be the best mom for her she loves to relax with hubby and a glass of redbaby. wine. Her dream holiday would be to the Maldives. The best present that she everReceiving the title as the “Best Team Leader received was a 6-week old dachshund puppy(2015)”, was the best present she ever from her best friend for her 26th birthday.received.We are very proud ofTashwill Plaatjiesand Keagan Paulsen– chosen to auditionfor SA’s Got Talent.They also won acompetition held inSwellendam on 16June 2017: DanceXplosion 2017.

SAFETY WITHCANDLES Always keep a burning candle within sight. Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep. Be sure the wick ember is no longer glowing. Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc. Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets. Trim candlewicks to ¼ inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning and dripping. Always use a candle-holder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax. Be sure the candle-holder is placed on a stable, heat-resistant surface. This can help prevent heat damage to underlying surfaces and prevent glass containers from breaking. Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matches and debris at all times. Always read and follow the manufacturer’s use and safety instructions carefully. Don’t burn a candle longer than the manufacturer recommends. Keep burning candles away from drafts, vents, ceiling fans and air currents. This will help prevent rapid, uneven burning, and avoid flame flare-ups and sooting. Drafts can also blow nearby lightweight items into the flame where they could catch fire. Always burn candles in a well-ventilated room. Don’t burn too many candles in a small room or in a “tight” home where air exchange is limited. Don’t burn a candle all the way down. Extinguish the flame if it comes too close to the holder or container. For a margin of safety, discontinue burning a candle when 2 inches of wax remains or ½ inch if in a container. Never touch or move a burning candle or container candle when the wax is liquid. Never use a knife or sharp object to remove wax drippings from a glass holder. It might scratch, weaken, or cause the glass to break upon subsequent use. Place burning candles at least three inches apart from one another. This helps ensure they don’t melt one another, or create their own drafts to cause improper burning. Use a snuffer to extinguish a candle. It’s the safest way to prevent hot wax splatters. Never extinguish candles with water. The water can cause the hot wax to splatter and might cause a glass container to break. Be very careful if using candles during a power outage. Flashlights and other battery- powered lights are safer sources of light during a power failure. Extinguish a candle if it repeatedly smokes, flickers, or the flame becomes too high. The candle isn’t burning properly. Cool, trim the wick, then check for drafts before relighting. Never use a candle as a night light.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WHEN IT’S BURNINGMANAGER AND A LEADER • Ensure everyone is safeA MANAGER: A LEADER: • Protect your belongings• administers • Innovates • Get to safety quickly• counts value • Creates value• maintains • Develops Fire Services: 10177• focuses on systems Overberg Fire & Rescue: 028 425 1690 himself/herself and Fire Services Helicopter: 083 273 8234 and structure others Inform your neighbours• relies on control • Focuses on people If you stay on the farm, inform Mr• has a short-range • Inspires trust Beyers and Mr Bren immediately. • Has a long-range view perspective • You may only have seconds to escape• always has his/her • Always has his/her safely. eye on the horizon eye on the bottom • Challenges the • Crawl low under any smoke to your exit - line status quo heavy smoke and poisonous gases collect• accepts the status • Is his/her own first along the ceiling. quo person• is the classic good • Does the right thing • If there is smoke blocking your door or soldier first way out, use your second way out.• does things right • Smoke is toxic. If you must escape throughSource: www.unnatiunlimited.com smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your way out.Quote: “One of the keys to leadership isrecognising that everybody has gifts and • Before opening a door, feel the doorknobtalents. A good leader will learn how to and door. If either is hot, leave the doorharness those gifts towards the same goal.” closed and use your second way out.– Ben Carson • If there is smoke coming around the door, leave the door closed and use your second way out. • If you open a door, open it slowly. Be ready to shut it quickly if heavy smoke or fire is present. (Source: http://www.blockinsurance.org)On 24 April 2017 Fynbloem was visited by a group of Nuffield scholars (Nuffield Global Focus Programme).Feedback that we received from them: They unanimously thought the visit 'highly worthwhile and relevant',that the visit was conducted 'excellently'. Two of the group thought it was the best visit on the Western Capeleg, and one thought it was one of the highlights of the entire 8-week trip. Photos above of the group’s tourof the Packhouse. The group’s tour leader was Alli Lea, journalist for agriculture and environment.

Riviersonderend Old Age Home gave 2 beautiful cakes to Fynbloem on 19 June 2017. It was baked by them as a thank you for flowers that we had donated for a function. The cake was delicious and everyone got a big slice! A visit from Afrex Trading on 21 June 2017 On 17 May 2017 Fynbloem (Beyers Beyers, Bren Baden-horst, Zaretha King and Reinette Rathbone) attended the Flower Valley Conserva-tion Trust’s Sustainable Harvesting Programme Steering Committee Meeting at Van Brakel’s Farm StallBren Badenhorst, Morgan Ntshongwana, Brendon and Sinjin (Morgan Cargo), ChrisMoller (Hi-Q) and Andile (GIA) went to Newlands to watch a Stormers rugby gameduring May 2017

STOP colds & flu Why do I need a flu vaccine every year? A flu vaccine is needed every season for twoThe single best way to protect reasons:against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. 1. The body’s immune response fromWho should get vaccinated?Everyone 6 months of age and older should vaccination declines over time, so anget a flu vaccine every autumn. annual vaccine is needed for optimalWhen should I get vaccinated? protection;Flu vaccination should begin soon after the 2. Flu viruses are constantly changing, so thevaccine becomes available each year. It formulation of the flu vaccine is reviewedtakes about two weeks after vaccination for each year and sometimes updated to keepantibodies to develop in the body, these up with changing flu viruses. Source:antibodies protect against influenza virus Medinformer brochure (SanofiPasteur)infection. It is best that people getvaccinated so they are protected before To protect your family's health:influenza begins spreading in their • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissuecommunity.Where can I get a flu vaccine? when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissueThe flu vaccine is offered in many locations, in the trash after you use it. If you don’tincluding doctors’ offices, clinics and have a tissue, cough or sneeze into yourpharmacies. elbow, not your hands.Can I get seasonal flu even though I got a • Wash your hands often with soap and water.flu vaccine this year? You can also use alcohol-based hand cleanersYes. There is still a possibility you could get • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.the flu even if you got vaccinated. The Germs spread this way.ability of the flu vaccine to protect a person • Keep your home and work spaces clean.depends on various factors, including the • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.age and health status of the person and thesimilarity or ‘match’ between the viruses Take care when you are sickused to make the vaccine and those If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay homecirculating in the community. for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, except to get medical care. Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making them sick. Source: http://www.massgeneral.org/flu/survivalkit/ How to treat colds & flu Drink enough water, take throat lozenges to help ease a sore throat, use vapour rubs to help breathing, take cough medicines to ease a tickly or chesty cough, use nose spray to ease congestion, use an effervescent supplement to speed up recovery time, eat regularly and healthy to boost your immune system and energy. Get plenty of rest. Source: Medinformer brochure (Nativa) Spread the word! Don't spread the flu!

Bloemer Performance: Packhouse Stars & Tortoises belowWe have added up the performance scores for February 2017, March 2017, April 2017 andMay 2017. Star Performers are listed below. Monthly scores appear in the last column. PACKHOUSE FEBRUARY 2017 PACKHOUSE APRIL 2017 NAME SCORE NAME SCORESTARS Daniswa Matrose 721 STARS Andre Kleinbooi 629 Aleta Vandwani 721 Elvine Van Beulen 625 Johanna Windvogel 673 Tyron Ordman 625 Julia Sello 655 Phikolomzi Sobhuza 569 Jacqueline Mapengo 625 Clare Baardman 556 PACKHOUSE FEBRUARY 2017 PACKHOUSE APRIL 2017TORTOISES NAME SCORE TORTOISES NAME SCORE Abraham Baardman 66 Talia Botha 150 Rochelle Booysen 57 Lenie Willemse 146 Sipho Tshinga 33 Nareema Philander 140 Mandekazi Faneso 30 Thandiwe Ngcefe 120 Cupidene Andries 30 Pamela Thorpe 74 PACKHOUSE MARCH 2017 PACKHOUSE MAY 2017 NAME SCORE NAME SCORESTARS Andre Kleinbooi 803 STARS Elvine Van Beulen 778 Clare Baardman 791 Andre Kleinbooi 778 Sandra Bariri 766 Tyron Ordman 756 Elvine Van Beulen 764 Phikolomzi Sobhuza 679 Tyron Ordman 703 Osmond Melani 669 PACKHOUSE MARCH 2017 PACKHOUSE MAY 2017 NAME SCORE TORTOISES NAME SCORETORTOISES Johanna Windvogel 227 Nanenda Spandiel 156 Thandokazi Ludziya 225 Shannon Johnston 148 Georgette Plaatjies 221 Joslin Brouwer 126 Nokwanda Rasimeni 137 Lenie Willemse 110 Mandekazi Faneso 82 Stephnie Brower 74Quote: “Management is doing things right;leadership is doing the right things”. – Peter DruckerQuote: “A good leader takes alittle more than his share of theblame, a little less than his shareof the credit”. – Arnold H GlasowQuote: “Great leaders don’t set out to bea leader… they set out to make adifference. It’s never about the role,always about the goal.” – Lisa Haisha

Best Workers and Best Team Leaders 2016: The WINNERSEvery year our Best Worker and Alcinda TashwillBest Team Leaders are awarded Damon Plaatjiesat the Year-End party. Theywin a family photoshoot and Leeroytheir favourite photo printed Valentineon A3 canvas. ChrisOur 2016 winners with their ManyerukeA3 canvasses:• Alcinda Damon,• Tashwill Plaatjies,• Leeroy Valentine,• Morgan Ntshongwana,• Chris ManyerukeWell done.Keep upQtuhoetgeo: o“Ad wMoArTkU! RE LEADER DOESN’T HAVE A ‘KNOW-IT-ALL’ SPIRIT, BUT A ‘TELL-ME-MORE’ SPIRIT. THEY ARE LIFE-LONG LEARNERS.” – CHRISTINE CAINE Morgan NtshongwanaBlume2000 visit: 16 – 18 June 2017 We were visited by Alex Zoern (CEO) and Marcel Luetjens (Category Manager/General Manager Bloominess Polska), from Blume2000 on 16 – 18 June 2017.

Nelson Mandela Day, 18 July 2017 Promotions Please remember to submit your Deon Neelsen was Level 8P, he has suggestions for Nelson Mandela been promoted to Level 7P; Day to your Workers Committee Alungile Dzingwe was Level 9P, he representatives, before 4 July 2017 has been promoted to Level 6P;“What counts in life is not the mere Saying Goodbyefact that we have lived. It is whatdifference we have made to the CGroaiogdbTyaeyGloorod(bHyOeD: Pre-Harvestlives of others that will determinethe significance of the life we Physiology & Breeding Program) islead.” – Nelson Mandela moving on to greener pastures at a farm that produces berries and berryWhat is Mandela Day? plants in the Stellenbosch area. In addition to his main responsibility ofMandela Day calls on us all, every day, to make managing the farm, he will design andthe world a better place. Each year on 18 July we implement electronic control systemslook back on what has been done, and forward to monitor and improve production.to what will be done. He will also be involved in improvingMaking every day a Mandela Day celebrates production methods through research.Madiba’s life and legacy in a sustainable way The farm produces up to 2 millionthat will bring about enduring change. Let us all plants a year. His partner who is aemulate the servant leader we loved by teacher, and currently a freelancebecoming servant leaders ourselves – Madiba editor, will be joining him. Craig said:change-makers. “I will miss my nursery team and, of course, all others whom I had theSource: https://www.mandeladay.com/pages/what-can-i-do pleasure of knowing at Fynbloem.” We wish Craig all the best with his newTAKE ACTION. INSPIRE endeavours. You will be missed!CHANGE. MAKE EVERYDAY A MANDELA DAY.

STOP Crime What is Tik? Please use the STOP Crime box in the Tik is the South African street name for crystal canteen. All reports are welcomed and methamphetamine. It has a very bad treated in the strictest confidence. reputation in South Africa because it’s more potent that other forms of meth and becauseSigns of drug abuse it is so easily available. It started off as the drug of choice in poor communities becausePhysical changes include: it’s cheap, but it has since spread to otherWeight loss, pale face, circles under eyes; levels of society.Red eyes (or frequent use of eye drops);Unexplained skin rashes; Tik’s effects are stronger and last longer thanPersistent cough, frequent colds; other forms of meth, but the crash is alsoChanges in sleep and/or eating patterns; much worse.Obvious intoxication;Behavioural changes: Tik and all other forms of crystal meth are• Increased need and use of money; stimulants, as opposed to depressants,• Quitting or getting fired from jobs; because they increase activity between the• New friends, lying, secretiveness, brain and the central nervous system. Tik is an extremely powerful drug that takes effect mysterious phone calls; instantly if it’s injected or smoked; it has a lag• Attendance problems at work/school; time of about half an hour if it’s snorted or• Drop in performance at work/school; swallowed. The instant effects are pleasurable,• Mood swings (angry outbursts, but the after-effects are awful. The long-term effects are even worse. sadness/depression or elated mood);• Verbal and/or physical abuse of family Side-effects: anxiety, heart palpitations, panic attacks, sweating, hallucinations, aggression, member(s); headache, cramps.• Spending more time alone; Source:• Quitting hobbies or extracurricular http://www.falsebaytc.co.za/information/drug -information/tik/ activities;• Theft and missing valuables, alcohol or CLINIC DATES KLINIEK DATUMS 27 JUNE 2017 27 JUNIE 2017 medication;Items to look for: 25 JULY 2017 25 JULIE 2017• Alcohol and other drugs, mouthwash, 22 AUGUST 2017 22 AUGUSTUS 2017 breath sprays or eye drops;• Thinners, Tippex or other solvents 19 SEPTEMBER 2017 19 SEPTEMBER 2017 (indicates inhalant abuse); 17 OCTOBER 2017 17 OKTOBER 2017• Bank bags, rolling papers, broken glass bottle tops, pipes of various shapes and sizes, pieces of tinfoil, mirrors, razor blades, small screens or burnt spoons;• Seeds from dagga plants;• Incense burning;• Burns or stains on hands and clothingSource: Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre(CTDCC)

POLICY: PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE SCHEMEPurpose: The purpose of the performance incentive scheme is to reward employees forgood work ethics, good production, attendance and behaviour and to give employees theopportunity to share in the profits of the company. This is a profit sharing scheme withconditions. It has an incentive linked to units produced and targets achieved.Factors that influence the scoring: • A positive attitude towards work; • Willingness to work later to achieve targets; • Friendly and helpful; • Adherence to Company policies and Code of Conduct; • 100% attendance.The production performance bonus is essentially a bonus which rewards an employee forhis or her contribution to production, as well as the team’s collective contribution toachieving their target. The production targets, as well as the percentages, are determinedup front and communicated to staff. Staff who work in two areas (e.g. BKD&B) get scoredin the area in which they work, irrespective of how many days they work in an area.Your performance pay will be negatively affected, should you not adhere to companypolicies or our Code of Conduct, any losses suffered by the Company which can beattributed to a specific employee or team, your attendance (sick leave, family responsibilityleave, annual leave and AMT. Any employee who is AST (absent without permission orAWOL) forfeits his/her performance bonus for the full month.PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POLICY AT: Y:\Staff\Admin\Policies and Procedures\POLICYMANUALWe remind staff thatSmoking, eating and drinking may only occur within designated areas. Our aim is toeliminate waste at source and to recover and recycle where possible. Recycling bins havebeen placed on the premises and employees have been educated and instructed regardingthe correct procedures. Any remaining waste, deemed unsuitable for recycling or re-use, isstored, transported and disposed of in accordance with good practise. We monitor allactivities to reduce and/or eliminate pollution as far as possible. Regular clean-upoperations are conducted to eliminate pollution in the lands, rivers and environment. Aflagrant disregard for any of our Health, Hygiene or Safety policies or procedures,negligence or breach of policy can result in disciplinary action being taken. Please report anyone that does not adhere to Company policies and Code of Conduct.