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📌 2026-2027 Benefits Enrollment Announcement!
ACTION NEEDED! Start by watching this quick video above to see what’s to come for Open Enrollment. REMINDER-this is your one chance to make changes to your current elections for this calendar year!
📌 Text Communication & Weekly Photo Contest Update | Switching from Yourco to Paycom
Here’s everything you need to know so you can continue to stay informed with the Weekly Update and participate in the Employee Photo Contest.
Starting this week, we will officially be switching from Yourco to Paycom for sending company text communications. This means weekly updates will come from a new number, and photo/video contest submissions will now be handled differently.
Please take a moment to make sure your text notifications are enabled in Paycom so you don’t miss important updates. This short 30 second video will walk you through how to do easily if you’re unsure or having issues.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Weekly Photo Contest entries must be either texted to 574-699-1155, or emailed to [email protected]. Replying directly to the weekly update text will not work with Paycom at this time, so please send your photos to either the number or email above. Thank you!
📌 ONE WEEK ONLY: Showcase Team Selfie Challenge
Take a photo of yourself with at least one teammate while at work or on the job and send it in. And that’s it, you’re entered!
No perfect shot needed. Just real team moments from the field to show teamwork on the job.
🏆 Winner: $100 MB Award points + 100 leaderboard points
This is a separate challenge from the weekly photo contest. You’re welcome to participate in both and can submit as many entries as you’d like to each.
IMPORTANT: Stay safe, wear proper safety equipment, and do not put yourself or others at risk to take a photo. Submissions that appear unsafe or out of compliance cannot be used and will not be considered. In other words, just use common sense.
No submissions means no winner. One week only!
To enter, simply text your team pics to 574-699-1155, or email them to [email protected]. Good luck and have fun!
📌 Biggest Loser Challenge | GRAND PRIZE ANNOUNCED!
We’re heading into Week 4 and the results are starting to roll in. So far, across 38 participants, the team is down a total of 114.3 lbs! Great work so far by everyone who is participating!
If you have not been recording your weight and want a chance to win, please be sure to send your results to Candice Collins in HR so we can accurately track the results and share more detailed updates going forward!
🏆 Grand Prize: Win a FREE 1-Year YMCA Membership
More details coming soon on YMCA corporate rates with payroll deduction starting in July, so stay tuned for that announcement, and keep up the good work team! Let’s keep getting healthier, together!
1. Who’s In
- Open to anyone
- 100% voluntary… but bragging rights are not.
2. Weigh-Ins
- Start: April 13, 2026 (must weigh in or send your starting number to Candace Collins in HR)
- Finish: July 31, 2026
- Same scale, same general clothes… don’t show up in steel-toes one time and flip flops the next.
3. How You Win
- We’re going by % of body weight lost.
- Simple math:
(Weight Lost ÷ Starting Weight) × 100 - Biggest percentage = biggest bragging rights.
4. Keep It Honest
- No funny business, just be honest
- What you weigh is what you weigh
5. Tracking
- We’ll keep track of starting and ending weights.
- Progress updates may be shared periodically… or we might just let people guess who’s sneaking salads.
6. Help Each Other Out
- We’ve got some folks here who’ve already been putting in work and making real progress.
- If that’s you, help the rest out. Share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and any tips or tricks.
- If you’re new to this, don’t be afraid to ask. Nobody’s got it all figured out.
- A little advice can go a long way.
7. Shop Rules Apply
- This is about getting healthier and having some fun.
- Chirping is allowed. Being a jerk is not.
- If someone’s grinding, respect it.
8. Prize
- Winner gets a GRAND PRIZE and permanent bragging rights.
9. Common Sense Clause
- Don’t do anything silly to lose weight.
- If your method sounds like a bad idea, it probably is.
Bottom line: Show up, put in the work, help each other out, and let’s get healthier together!
📌 Merrell Bros. Whole-Life Leadership Journey
Building Leaders. Bettering Lives.
The Whole Life Leadership Journey is for every Merrell Bros. team member, no matter your role or title. Guided by the teachings of The Way of the Shepherd, it is designed to help you grow as a leader and as a person by focusing on faith, character, stewardship, and life beyond the job. This journey is about becoming the best version of yourself, at work and at home.
Your Weekly Intentional Practice:
“Let one life experience guide the way you help someone this week.“
🎧 Solid Start Podcast | Weekly Devotional
Overview: In this episode, we explore how life’s experiences, both challenging and uplifting, can shape our faith and purpose. Greg is joined by a Candice Collins, Merrell Bros, HR Benefits Manager. Drawing from personal stories and biblical insight, they share how to find meaning in your struggles, support others through shared experiences, and walk confidently in your journey.
Hosted by: Greg Reed & Brian Hertzog
Special guest: Candice Collins
🌐 Listen on your favorite platform:
solidstart.buzzsprout.com
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
📌 Weekly Photo & Video Contest | Week 23 Winner, Honorable Mention, and Important Announcement!
STARTING THIS WEEK:
Weekly Photo Contest entries must be texted to 574-699-1155, or emailed to [email protected]. Replying directly to the weekly update text will no longer work, so please send your photos to either the number or email above. We will no longer be able to see pictures sent in via reply to the weekly update text.
A simple way to do this is to save the number above to your contacts as something like “MB Photo Contest” so that you always have it when you want to send in any pictures for a chance to win free MB Awards points.
🏆 Congrats to Matt Hayden!
Shoutout to Matt Hayden for winning this week’s Employee Photo Contest, and an honorable mention photo showing the team filling up a truck with material, and an excavator working to dredge out material from a sludge oxidation tank taken on-site at the Wabash WWTP. Congrats Matt!
Photo Contest Leaderboard
Leaderboard Scoring Breakdown (Event Showcase Challenge Winner = 100 Points, Weekly Winner = 25 Points, Honorable Mention = 10 Points)
Keep the submissions coming for your chance to earn MB Awards, and work your way up the leaderboard! Want to participate in this week’s photo contest? It’s really easy! See details on how to submit your pics below.
The Merrell Bros. Employee Photo Contest that gives you the opportunity to earn MB Awards points bonuses, have your photos featured online, and compete with coworkers as you rack up wins and climb the leaderboard for even more bonuses!
How It Works
- Submit your photos and videos each week.
- If we use your photo or video on social media, the website, or in any marketing materials, you earn MB Awards points — no limit on how many times you can earn.
- Multiple submissions = more chances to earn.
- Each week, we will announce our “Photo (or Video) of the Week” contest winner on social media and in the weekly update text.
- We may also highlight additional weekly honorable mentions, which will also earn MB Awards points if used in marketing materials (social media posts, website, signage, etc.).
- We’ll track participation and highlight Top Contributors on a running leaderboard, occasionally running competitions and giving you chances to earn even more!
What to Send
Any cool, interesting, fun, etc. pictures or videos from around the company. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Job site action shots
- Team moments
- Equipment in use
- Cool project highlights
- Scenic shots featuring Merrell Bros., Inc. or FloridaGreen logos
There’s no wrong submission — just have fun with it.
How to Send Us Your Pictures/Videos
- Text your entries to 574-699-1155
- Email to [email protected]
Replying directly to the weekly update text will no longer work, so please text your photos to the number shown above, or email them to marketing at the email address shown above.
We will no longer be able to see pictures sent in via reply to the weekly update text.
📅 Reminders
✅ We are hiring! There are multiple positions open within the company. If you know anyone that would be a good fit, please encourage them to visit our careers page to apply!
✅ Don’t forget to complete your assigned Paycom training modules.
🙏 How Can We Support You in Prayer This Week?
If you have a prayer request, click here to share how we can pray for you.
Until next week… stay kind, stay safe, and keep doing great work!
