Shout Out Wednesday: We Love Customer Appreciation!

"It was our good fortune to partner up with such good people who share our values and work ethic. The many successes we had here so far are all due in part to the excellent team work contributed by Phil and his team. My best wishes to you all and our sincerest thanks to you for your expertise & kindness."

Good Morning Folks,

I was very fortunate to attend and be part of something amazing, at ALA Nashville we continue to make our FSO brand the greatest our industry has ever seen!!!!! I wanted to congratulate the Nashville team. You represented my company beautifully. I enjoyed my time with each of you very much. We learned a lot. We bonded a lot and we have seen how the FSO brand is gaining traction and how disappointing our competitors are. The FSO takeaway from the administrators visiting our booth was:

That in mind, our clients love what we are doing for them. When they take time to write like this after months of being disappointed by their former suppliers, it is testament to what I've been saying all along: At FSO, our difference is people. They bring a passion for hospitality and service that just can't be faked or duplicated.

Everyone on the team knows their position and role and they work in harmony to execute greatness. That is what FSO is all about – a perfect harmony of perfection and greatness.   

We have won and continue to win because we make everything PERSONAL – this is what attracts great talent to FSO, and why prospects have chosen FSO and why our clients retain us – not because we have are trying to push equipment and not because we are this massive bureaucratic organization that moves as slow as a snail.  

People want to be part of FSO as clients and employees because we are passionate and we CARE about what it means to be there for them.

Hear it direct from our client's mouths:

Demetrius, Y&R (2 Kudos in one month)
"I just wanted you to know that Demetrius has been a great help with my move – and as I mentioned to Marianne, he is a true professional, always happy to assist us, does a thorough job (and quickly) and always with a smile. He keeps the Solutions Center in “tip-top” shape and you can tell everyone respects him. You are very lucky to have him on your team. “Go Demetrius!  Yea, Team!”

"I couldn’t agree more, Demetrius is a consummate professional and always willing to help out.  And, he does a great job managing our FSO team here at 3CC."

First Republic Bank Team
"I am so proud of the achievement you guys made in such a short period! I am confident that we can continue to move forward.  Great work!"
                                                                                             

Miranda, Moses & Singer LLP
"I wanted to take a brief moment to recognize one of your temp employees Miranda . She has done a superb job, is always willing to help, her computer skills and her work ethic are fantastic.  She is always willing to assist and her work is always done professionally, on time and error free. Most of her time is spent assisting the Marketing department, especially with events and attorney bios. But there are many times she will assist Reception, Records or even with document reviews with the attorneys.  She asks great questions and always follows through to make sure her assignment is completed to the satisfaction of everyone. She is a model of the FSO culture and embraces the Passion, Productivity and Pride in herself, her job and her company. I just wanted to pass along some good news and I know you love to receive these notices about your employees."


Victor, IMG (2  Kudos in 1 month)
"I just wanted to send a note about Victor Pena. He’s been a tremendous help over the past year-plus.  Like, truly excellent at his job. He responds virtually IMMEDIATELY to requests, and I can’t remember a single instance that I didn’t get the desired outcome. 
Most recently: last week, I had an issue where my assistant put in the wrong address on a very important document to be sent to China.  My Chinese counterpart never received the document. I sent Victor an email on Thursday at 10:00 pm (yes, at night), not expecting a response until the next day. But by 11:00 pm, Victor had called Chinese UPS and figured out the issue with the address and got the document re-routed.  (To be clear, the initial address mistake was not Victor’s fault but mine/my assistant’s.)  This was just one example of Victor’s tremendous work. I’m extremely happy that he’s around, and it’s been a great pleasure having him work with us. Thank you for sending my package. You play a key supporting role that allows me to do my job most effectively. You’re the best!"

Shirley, FSO
"Here is a shout out to you. YOU ROCK!!!  You are one of the most generous directors I have ever worked with. Your acknowledgement means a great deal. It feels amazing working in your positive environment and under your management. It is indeed a great opportunity for individuals like me."

Phil, Societe Generale 

"I wanted to extend kind words and praise of excellence  to Phil. We're long overdue with this note to you, as we're still getting settled into the Park Ave site since arriving from the former Newedge.

"From our first day, Phil was one of the first people to greet us. He politely explained the services of his department, introduced us to his staff, and took us around the floor to show us key locations. He has a polite and friendly demeanor and is extremely well versed in his tasks at SG. He treats us as though we had already been here for many years before and continues to make us feel welcome. This note includes the other members of his staff - everyone each so wonderfully aligned with the commitment, dedication and spirit of the Firm.  The way it should be.  It was our good fortune to partner up with such good people who share our values and work ethic. The many successes we had here so far are all due in part to the excellent team work contributed by Phil and his team. My best wishes to you all and our sincerest thanks to you for your expertise & kindness."

Instinet Team
"Team- I wanted to say thank you for your efforts in a successful desk move. We appreciate the weekend work and the attention to detail in making it a smooth event."

Erica, PwC Boston

"Erica has taken on a new task of Training rooms on the 11th floor and she is doing a fantastic job with her new  role.  Clients on the floor have noticed her great attitude and hard work ethic.  Erica is working diligently to ensure that the 11th floor training rooms are a  success.  She is going above and beyond with her new role. Training rooms are a very busy task to handle and she is doing awesome.  I am excited to see her flourish in this new role and she clearly displays the FSO skip, fire, twinkle and WOW!s the client!"

Charlene & Kelsey, PwC Philly

"A Shout Out goes to our Records team here in Philly. Charlene and Kelsey both worked tirelessly to clear out the Temporary Check-in shelf and have literally moved mountains (of files). They worked closely as a team and demonstrated what it is to keep the client in mind and deliver the best possible service to our client and our Team."

Mike, PwC 300Madison Security

"Mike has been extremely diligent and efficient in making the transition to the new JLL service request system. He has garnered high praise from our biggest client and has enabled clients and co-workers to continue a smooth and seamless operation." 

PwC Los Angeles Team

"The entire team deserves a SHOUT OUT for the hard work and dedication they gave for the Tax Mobile Hoteling. As part of this initiative, this team worked early and stayed late over the weekend and was responsible for cleaning whiteboards, emptying file drawers, stocking supplies, moving monitors, replacing pc chargers, wiping and cleaning workstations and offices. It was a tremendous effort accomplished by the TEAM, as one. We had staff working long hours – even late evening hours - and we couldn’t have done it without them."

Great people like those featured above today want to be part of FSO as clients and employees because we are passionate and we CARE about what it means to be there for them.

Thanks fort taking the time to write to me about these gifted employees. I am always eager to hear more about how we are doing.

Have a GREAT day as I look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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“To lead people, walk behind them.” – Lao Tzu"

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Shout Out Wednesday: Caught In The Act of Delivering the WOW!

"Brenda and Jean have consistently demonstrated competent and timely support to assist me in meeting my professional needs and have demonstrated a positive attitude even when faced with challenging short-term requests."

Good Morning Folks,

Today we honor our PwC team members who have been caught delivering the WOW! to our client who has told us so in these words:

Anthony, PwC Stamford

"I am the CRE on Bridgewater and I wanted to let you know how helpful Anthony has been to the team over the last few months. on two different occasions my team made an error and had documents sent to NY to be printed and they should have been sent to Stamford. I had to ask Anthony to drop everything he was doing and to have it printed quickly for two big meetings. He has been phenomenal."

Angela, PwC Melville

"It was my pleasure to finally visit the Melville office, and it was beautiful! It was very clean and I could tell managed well, so thank you for you and Daniel's efforts regarding the office space. I hope to visit more often in the future."

Brenda & Cattell, PwC Columbus
"I am local to the PwC Chicago office however do extensive travelling in my role with the Firm. Specifically, I spent about half of my last year travelling to Columbus to support roles on the JPMorgan Chase and Huntington Engagements. My overall feedback is that in my trips to other offices I have not experienced an Office Services team more helpful and responsive as Brenda and Jean have been during my time working out of the Columbus office. Specifically, the following represent primary areas of assistance / support over the past year:
•               Long-term hotelling needs and conference room reservations;
•               Document production requests (regularly short notice and high volume) for client presentations;
•               Specialized supply requests; and,
•               Office access needs for travelling resources.

In each of the above circumstances, Brenda and Jean have consistently demonstrated competent and timely support to assist me in meeting my professional needs and have demonstrated a positive attitude even when faced with challenging short-term requests.
Further, during the last year the Columbus office has undergone a number of staffing changes to the third member of the Office Services team and in many cases Brenda and Jean have taken on the responsibilities of that role themselves. I have observed that this has often led to Brenda and Jean working longer then standard hours (e.g. often until 7 PM) to meet rush document production jobs or other needs of the Office's personnel. Despite this additional strain, Brenda and Jean consistently maintained a positive attitude throughout and did not let the quality and / or timeliness of support to office personnel slip. Thanks for your assistance and support and look forward to working with you both in the future."

Cacharel, PwC Seattle *2 Kudos in One Month*

"I wanted to share some Kudos around the move and since the move. Thanks for catching up with us this morning! Cacharel (Seattle): Has, and continues to, go above and beyond to resolve move related Challenges and the transition go smoothly. We couldn't do it without her!"

Elinor, PwC San Juan
"You are the best!! Thanks very much for what you did, it was just great!! Many thanks."

Francis, PwC Jersey City *2 Kudos in One Month*

"Thanks Francis for your help the last couple of weeks securing interview spots for our team and summer interns- it is appreciated!"

"I want to say a BIG thank you for all of your help yesterday with coordinating our many visitors who came to the Jersey City office --- from connecting with building security to have them on the access list, granting them access to the floor when they arrived and organizing hoteling space. Our visitors from our other PwC office locations received a good experience to Jersey City because of you."

Jennifer, PwC Hartford
"Thanks for always letting me know when I have received certified mail. It is much appreciated!"

Jeremy, PwC Harford *2 Kudos in One Month*

"I wanted to share a quick note detailing the performance of Records Center Associate Jeremy. Jeremy helped me today and yesterday archive the 2013 Integrated Audit external workpaper binders for the Cigna Engagement team and processed the approval of the 2014 binders as well. I dropped in to the records center yesterday at approximately 4:15pm yesterday with a stack of 45+ binders to be stamped and signed and a car load of 2013 binders to be stocked and archived. Jeremy was more than helpful in assisting me in my request, despite the short notice. He made the process seamless and has always been most helpful in any situation since I've dealt with him. Jeremy is an outstanding asset to the Hartford Office. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out. Thank you and have a great day!"

"I’m an experienced associate here at PwC Hartford. I want to take the time and write this note to acknowledge and show our appreciation for all the service that Jeremy provided us during our Lydall Inc. yearend audit. From mailing out confirmation to sending support to GADM, Jeremy provided us excellent service. Jeremy conducted himself with class and professionalism. We requested several requests during the audit and Mr. Ifill provided service in a timely and professional manner. As is well known, the most stressful period of this job is during the year end of an audit. Teams are very busy and stress overtakes people’s emotions. I want to note that Jeremy provided a positive attitude and was will to accommodate any changes we had to our request. It was a pleasure working with Jeremy and we look forward to working with him in the future."

GREAT JOB TEAM! It’s All About The Hospitality And DNA Of Our Folks. Thanks For Making Our Clients Proud They Hired FSO And You.

Have a fabulous day filled with love and inspiration.

Hugs all around,

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"Excellence is not an act, but a habit."

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Shout Out Wednesday: Capco Team Gets a Thumbs Up In CEO's Blog

"Thank for always being proactive when helping with setting up for Induction.  I can always count on you to get the job done."

Good Morning Folks,

Today's featured kudo comes directly from our client, Capco CEO Ismail Amla's, personal blog.

It shows FSO culture meeting Capco culture! We recently joined in a little fun sing-along for some important clients visiting Capco. He blogs....

"Over the last two weeks, we had multiple clients visiting at the same time (Standard Life, Amex, Capital one), over 60 new people join us, an ATP class in progress and multiple internal meetings to kick off the new year. One of the more bizarre happenings was the ATP class led by Fiona, Casey, Yanna, Maryanne, Esther, Ozzy, Jenna and Nini singing (yes singing) to the Standard life client in response to a challenge. "

I think its great! It says a lot about our culture that the no one thought it unusual … we clearly have some crazies working for us. We had no clue the video would have reached the CEO's desk.  Great times!

And what would be a Shout out Wednesday without another consistent nod to the great folks at Capco:

Capco Team*

"All, A Massive Thank You for all your support, flexibility and hospitality in preparation for the Standard Life workshop and over the last two days. The client commented specifically on this in their closing remarks which is great too. Thanks also for organizing and filming the sing-along yesterday...client was completely surprised (in a good way) by how this was orchestrated."



"Thank you Kaydeon for always being proactive when helping with setting up for Induction.  I can always count on you to get the job done  :)"







An additional kudo this Wednesday goes out to our man Israel at Sarah Lawrence College

"We just wanted to send you a quick thank you for all the work you put into turning those brochures around so quickly for us this week.  The event went very well and it couldn’t have been so smooth without your hard work. We really appreciate it."

THANK YOU.. thank you for your efforts.. thank you for the care.. thank you for being part of this great company.. thank you for believing, and thank you for being part of history in the making.

Be inspired. Power of focus and positive energy. It's FSO that makes a difference and you lead the charge.

Have a fabulous day filled with love and inspiration.

Hugs all around,

Mitchell D. Weiner
Chief Happiness Officer

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"Excellence is not an act, but a habit."

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