Janis Blais’ day job on the payroll team is making sure we all get paid correctly and on time.
But she takes care of us in many other ways through her work on the Life Committee.
And she was recognized for that over-and-above work in the past week with a Kudos Award.
“As chair of the Life Committee, Janis’ focus has been on bringing people together from all departments, in Texas and Vermont, to focus on our combined health and well being,” Monique Vincent wrote in nominating Janis.
A lot of Janis’ work with the Life Committee is focused on the on-site fitness center on the Vermont campus.
Her influence, though, goes well beyond the weights and exercise machines.
“Whether she is jumping into the L&A meeting to get our leaders out of their seats, stretching us out on Wellness Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays, leading par course walks, exercise classes, or singing silly wellness jingles to “Lighten The Mood” – no matter the request, Janis is #AllIn,” her nomination said.
:She is constantly looking for ways to keep teammates fit, active, healthy, and happy both here at work and as part of a larger lifestyle. She inspires us all to come up with new ways to incorporate wellness into our team activities and daily lives, right down to the those little quotes you see written on the gym and locker-room whiteboards. It’s in the details!”
In addition to inspiring us all to lead healthier lifestyles, Janis also manages the financial books for the Life Committee.
Members of the Life Committee pose with Janis Blais, who is holding the Kudos statuette.