The Man's Message
Established 2003 | "Tetritus fortis sine gym"
Friday, August 23, 2024
New Anonymous Reporting System
A way to report inappropriate language and behaviour from customers, coworkers or management. The D&I Committee wants to empower you to report inappropriate language and behaviour.
We are dedicated to creating a safe working environment for all employees and customers.
If you are witness to inappropriate language or behaviour out on the road or in the depot, here are three things you can do:
Call it out and shut it down!
This can look different from person to person, but if you don't want to let it slide, tell them to stop or change the subject.
Report it to management!
When you get back to the depot, jump into the office to report the issue.
If a coworker has said it once, they will likely say it again.
Make management aware of the incident so they can follow it up appropriately and ensure it doesn't happen again.
Report it anonymously!
You might not feel comfortable calling out your coworker and you might not want to name names.
That doesn't mean it should be left unmentioned!
Report the incident anonymously via the link.
Go to: https://tny.mwav.org/cooked
Or scan the QR code on the screen
Management and the D&I committee will be reviewing all reports. We encourage you to address any issues that come up, please help us in fostering a safe working environment for all staff and customers.
Crew Of The Weeks
This issue's COTW goes to the conquerers of the nightmare.
"Professional with a fantastic work ethic. The boys got stuck in immediately at our 3 story townhouse, tackling nightmare thin staircases with no complaints. Couldn’t resist giving them a tip as a reward for their efforts - they finished an hour under the estimated time which saved us some coin. 100% would recommend their services."
Great work team, come have a chat with Jack Tandy around the depot to collect your reward.
Staff Party
6-9pm Friday, 6 September is only two weeks away so lock it into your calendar quick smart. If you want to come click here and RSVP right here right now.
SPECIAL GUEST HOST and TWU delegate, Alex Morris, will gracefully take charge of the mic and guide us all through a cultured evening of laughter, music, knowledge, refreshments, and eternal adulation. A true rollercoaster of emotions.
After the regular Friday post work BBQ, MWAV staff will head around the corner to Moon Dog OG (on Duke St) for an evening of trivia, drinks and eats all courtesy of The Man.
What: MWAV Trivia
When: 6-9pm, Friday 6 September
Where: Moon Dog OG (Duke St, Abbotsford)
Cost: Nothing. It's all paid for by The Man
If you want to come click here and RSVP right here right now.
The Host With The Most
Alex Morris is no stranger to taking centre stage. Not only is he a classically trained improviser, he has years of experience hosting trivia all over Melbourne and hosts a weekly packed gig at the MountView Hotel on Bridge Road, Richmond.
Alex wants you to expect a range of different questions, from the fun and frivolous to thoughtful and provoking along with a handful MWAV specific questions too.
Come see him in the flesh from 6-9pm at Moon Dog OG (on Duke St) for a truly unforgettable night of laughs, drinks, and eats all courtesy of The Man.
If you want to come click here and RSVP right here right now.
Red Light Green Light
Traffic lights have made their debut at the Abbotsford depot.
You can only enter the depot when the light is green. If the light is red, you must stop and wait.
This is to protect the very expensive roller doors from being hit.
Offsiders must not loiter in the threshold of the roller door otherwise it may trigger the door to close prematurely.
"Failing to obey traffic lights, both red-light and red-light arrow, incurs a penalty of $494 and 3 demerit points." - Victorian Govt.
Should we impose the same penalties here?
Have your say at http://tinyurl.com/mwavanon
Bump It Up
When you park a truck in the walkway, you must drive all the way up until you hit the bump stop. Otherwise, whichever truck parks behind you will be sticking out into the driveway.
Ring-a-ding-ding, you've got the king
Be a great teammate by keeping the work phone on you.
Answer it when it rings and you will have a friend for life.
AFL Footy Tipping
This is the final weekend for MWAV AFL Footy Tipping. It has been an absolutely gut wrenching season so far with upsets acting as the new normal. There are big prizes on offer for the top three place getters. Below is the current leaderboard and the winners will appear in the next issue of The Man's Message.
1. Tim "Nugget" Bishop 130
2. Jack "Tandyman" Tandy 125
3. Henry "Choox" Osborne 125
4. Jake "Kouta4eva69" Joyce 123
5. Stu "Ballz" Daulman 122
6. Thom "North Flag by 2030" Lidgerwood 121
7. Ian "New Guy" Keleher 118
8. Jimmy "Da Hawk" Miller 117
9. Monty "DontyW" Walsh 115
10. Sam " 3 Votes J Webster" Haughton-Greene 115
11. James "JB Tipper" Bowden 115
12. Aaron "Einstein" Brennan 106
13. Richie "Dart School" Mansbridge 91
14. TJ "JAYSSS" Sagele 85
15. Michael "Pahrn" Murdoch 85
16. Bailey "Pie Men" Pyman 81
17. Ben "Bo Jones" Cox 80
There is also another way to get prizes... see below.
AFLW Footy Tipping
But wait there's more! Did you miss out on an opportunity to join in on the AFL season tipping? Are you looking to test your luck one more time this year? Do you want to go back-to-back with your footy tipping prowess?
The AFLW footy season begins in just 7 days (Friday, 30 August) and runs for just 10 rounds so it makes for a short sharp season.
MWAV is again running tipping for AFLW with the same glorious prizes on offer as the AFL season. It's completely free and provides loads of excellent water cooler banter. Click the link now and get tipping. Any issues, speak with Jack Tandy
Link: https://aflwtipping.afl/#tipping/leagues/217/about
Comp Code: 7CN6FPTF
Tap Then PIN Gets You In
If you're having trouble accessing the Abbotsford depot, here is a foolproof way to get in.
Between depot hours (6:30am - 6pm) Tap your fob on the keypad. Green light means go.
Out of depot hours (6pm - 6:30am) Tap then PIN gets you in.
The Damage
Damage Reports Submitted - 13
Claims Without Damage Reports - 4
Damage numbers are down this issue though quite a few instances of unreported damage. Please make sure to submit a damage report when anything gets damaged, no matter how big or small.
The Vibe
Bit of a bummer on the vibe front this fortnight, some less-than-ideal reviews bring the average down to the low .7s. The only way to go is up so here's to a more positive vibe next issue!
Suggestion Box
Suggestion: Can we partner with Green Fleet™ again?
Response: MWAV partnered with Greenfleet™ for many many years as a way to offset carbon emissions. Economic constraints during the COVID pandemic forced MWAV to pull back their support which is yet to be reinstated. A response from the chief environmental officer was not secured by the publishing deadline.
Do you have a suggestion to make MWAV a better place to work?
Have your say anonymously here: http://tinyurl.com/mwavanon