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EAP is for you and me

As we navigate life in this unprecedented time, you may recognize the impact that our current environment is having on your
stress level. We remind you that MIL’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to you and offers education, awareness,
and counseling services for not only stress management, but also for a myriad of other challenges you may be experiencing. Your
participation is strictly confidential and is offered at no cost to you.

Through EAP, MIL provides confidential access to professional counseling services for help in
confronting personal problems such as alcohol and other substance abuse, marital and family
difficulties, financial or legal troubles, and emotional distress. The EAP is called WorkLifeMatters
and is available through Guardian to all employees and their immediate family members by offering
problem assessment, short-term counseling, and referral to appropriate community and private
services. The EAP is strictly confidential and is designed to safeguard your privacy and rights.
Information given to an EAP counselor may be released only if requested by you in writing. All
counselors are guided by a Professional Code of Ethics.
Note that you do not have to participate in MIL’s benefits program to seek support. Remember that
minor concerns can become major problems if you ignore them. No issue is too small or too large,
and a professional counselor is available to help you when you need it. Call the EAP at 1-800-386-
7055 or by going to www.ibhworklife.com, username: Matters, Password: wlm70101.

MIL is a 2020 Top Workplace!

MIL has been named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post
for the Washington, D.C. area as well as in South Carolina by
Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, and
Charleston Business Magazine! MIL has been awarded a Top
Workplace for four years in a row by The Washington Post and this
is the second time receiving the honor for South Carolina. “We are so honored to be a Top Workplace at both of our
The award is based solely on the feedback many of you offered corporate regions,” said Marisa Daley, COO. “This year has been
through the employee survey we administered just a few challenging for so many in the industry with the current health
months ago. More than 400 of you participated in the survey crisis, but I am proud to say that we haven’t had to initiate any
that measured several aspects of workplace culture, including layoffs due to COVID-19, and have been able to sustain and
alignment, execution, and connection. Being named a Top accommodate employees work-from-home transitions, all while
Workplace is an outstanding recognition that sets our company helping them thrive on a daily basis. We work hard to make sure
apart. We’re honored, especially because the judges were you, our our team knows their value. It is an honor to hear they love MIL
employees! as much as we love them.”
“Now in its seventh year, The Post’s Top Workplaces list continues “In times of great change, it is more important than ever to
to highlight the companies that are leaders in the Washington- maintain a connection among employees,” said Eric Rubino,
area in terms of employee engagement and satisfaction,” said Energage CEO. “When you give your employees a voice, you
Washington Post Top Workplaces editor Dion Haynes. “We had come together to navigate challenges and shape your path
a record number of employees participate in the survey this year, forward based on real-time insights into what works best for your
making it clear that these organizations have made cultivating an organization. The Top Workplaces program can be that positive
atmosphere of support and respect a priority.” outcome your company can rally around in the coming months
to celebrate leadership and the importance of maintaining an
MIL’s employees reported that hard work was rewarded, employee-focused culture, even during challenging times.”
opportunity for growth abounded, and training options were
plentiful. One employee commented on loving their job, citing The full list along with additional content will run in print in
“(the) open door policy for ideas and considerations. I've never a special Top Workplaces magazine on October 14 and will
felt unable to voice an opinion or speak to management.” Many be available on The Post’s site. The Washington Post will also
employees commented that their work environment also felt host an awards ceremony in October to recognize the 200 top-
like family. ranked companies.

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