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Welcome to Mack & Associates, Ltd. We are delighted you
are considering using us to assist you in your career search.
Our reputation depends on employing quality, professional
and loyal temporary employees. We are confident that you will
be an asset to our team. The following information can give
you a better understanding of what services Mack has to offer
you and the policies, procedures and benefits the company
employs.
Commitment ~ Prior
to accepting an assignment, you will be given a brief summary
of the duties required as well as its duration. Once you have
accepted, you are expected to fulfill your obligation. Our
clients rely upon you to complete their work and we rely on
you to represent Mack & Associates, Ltd. in a professional
manner. If you plan on scheduling interviews, we ask that
you do so before or after business hours. Please discuss your
interviewing schedule with your temporary consultant so they
can make arrangements with your assignment.
Preparation ~ Upon
accepting an assignment, you will be given the name of the
company, location, hours, pay rate, contact person and responsibilities.
Be sure to arrive promptly to your assignment equipped with
a timesheet and a performance review form. Please contact
your consultant within 30 minutes of your arrival.
Communication ~ We
understand that people become ill and emergencies occur. It
is crucial however, that you contact our office or page us
at 312.712.0698 as soon as possible if you are going to be
late or absent. If you have been absent due to illness and
are on an extended assignment, please check in with us daily
as to your condition so we can inform our client company.
Attire ~ As a representative
of Mack & Associates, Ltd., we ask that you wear professional
attire to all assignments unless otherwise stated. Jeans should
never be worn unless specified.
Payroll ~ A new timesheet
is required for each new assignment. Make sure that the hours
submitted for pay, are less any breaks or lunches and are
rounded to the nearest quarter hour. Fax your signed timesheet
to 312.368.1868 at the end of your assignment or the end of
that workweek. To ensure your payroll check is ready on time,
we must receive it by 6pm Friday. Checks will be available
for pickup every Wednesday after 1pm. A timesheet and performance
review will be included in every pay envelope and copies are
available on our web site. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
in order to view these files. Free downloads are available
on the web.
Performance Reviews
~ As part of our new withHonors Employee Rewards Program,
you are able to earn points based on weekly performance reviews.
You must submit a review to your supervisor, along with your
timesheet, at the completion of each assignment or at the
end of every week during a long-term assignment. Due to the
newness of this program, we're asking you to remind our clients
of the importance of these reviews... remember each review
can equal money in your pocket! A new performance review is
included in your weekly paycheck and copies are available
on our web site You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order
to view these files. Free downloads are available on the web.
withHonors ~ withHonors
reward points are our way of thanking you, our Flexible Employee.
We've developed this program with American Express Incentive
Services not only to reward our flexible employees for their
hard work but also because it promotes loyalty, reliability,
productivity and continuous improvement. Please ask your Flexible
Staffing Consultant how to enroll in this program.
Holiday Pay ~ Upon
the completion of 2080 consecutive hours, you are eligible
for 6 paid holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth
of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. In order
to receive payment for these holidays, you must have worked
the day before and the day after. If the company's office
with which you are currently assigned is not open, you must
make yourself available to Mack & Associates for additional
assignments on those days or you will no longer be eligible
for holiday pay for that holiday. After completing 1040 consecutive
hours, you are eligible for three paid holidays. The same
stipulations, as noted above, still apply.
Vacation Pay ~ Upon
the completion of 2080 consecutive hours, you are eligible
for one week paid vacation (5 days). Your Flexible Staffing
Consultant must approve this vacation prior to using it as
well as the employer you are currently working with to determine
if the requested time off will interfere with the assignment.
The five days must be used consecutively and you must make
yourself available to work the week before and the week after
your requested time off. This benefit is only available while
employed by Mack & Associates. Once you accept a Permanent
Position or leave Mack & Associates employ you are no
longer eligible to receive this benefit and any unused vacation
days are not paid out.
Helpful Hints ~ Arrive
promptly and ready for work. No personal phone calls unless
absolutely necessary. Be friendly and have a sincere desire
to help, you never know when a direct-hire position may become
available. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask. Take
initiative and think proactively. Last but not least, ask
them what you can do to be the best flexible employee they've
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