Page 25 - Footprint Employee Handbook 2021

The primary reason for performance reviews is to identify an employee’s strengths and any areas that need
improvement in order to reinforce good habits and develop a plan to improve weaker areas. This review also serves
to make the employee aware of and to document how his/her job performance compares to the goals and description
of the job. This is a good time to discuss interests and future goals. The manager is interested in helping him/her to
progress and grow in order to achieve personal as well as work-related goals. Further training or growth opportunities
may be identified by both parties at this time.
An employee’s compensation may be reviewed on an annual basis. Most compensation reviews will occur in April
following annual performance reviews. Wage and salary increases are based on merit, and on the Company’s ability
to provide an increase. A raise is entirely discretionary and is not based on length of service nor the cost of living.
Having compensation reviewed does not necessarily mean that an employee will be given an increase in
compensation. Most raises in pay will be processed at the beginning of the next pay cycle after the promotion is
given.

The Company does not provide performance reviews at any set intervals and reserves the right to issue disciplinary
action before or after a performance review.

LENGTH OF SERVICE

Employees who remain employed at Footprint enjoy many benefits, such as service recognition awards and
increased time off benefits. In addition, Footprint is dedicated to encouraging and rewarding long-term service by
considering the length of service as a factor in many decisions, such as vacation or paid time off, shift scheduling,
job assignments, promotions, and transfers. Also considered in these decisions are factors such as your work record,
staffing needs and operational requirements.

PROMOTIONS AND TRANSFERS

It is the policy of Footprint to post notice of job vacancies internally to provide the opportunity for current employees
to apply for, and be considered for, transfers and/or promotions from one job or location to another.

To be eligible for transfer, an employee must have been in his/her position for six (6) months, unless Footprint’s
needs suggest/warrant transferring an employee with lesser service. An employee may not request transfer if on any
type of corrective action plan. To apply for a transfer, the employee must complete an application or submit a resume
to the hiring manager.

Selection criteria for transfers and/or promotions utilized to identify the best candidate may include but not be limited
to evaluation of skills and qualifications for the posted position, prior and current employment record, attendance,
work habits, and performance during the interview. Footprint always reserves the right to identify and select the best
possible candidate from either internal or external resources.

BENEFITS

GENERAL OVERVIEW
Footprint offers a variety of benefit programs designed to assist you and your family in meeting the financial burdens
that can result from illness, injury, or death, to help you plan for retirement and enhance your personal financial
security. Your benefits are an important part of your total rewards package.

This section provides a summary of the Company’s benefit programs. Complete descriptions of our medical, dental,
life and disability plans, and our 401(k) plan, are contained in the respective Summary Plan Descriptions, which are
available once you are eligible to participate. The plan documents themselves govern and constitute the only full
statement of the benefits provided and applicable restrictions.

Healthy Planet. Healthy People 24 | P age