PHOENIX, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000
frontline employees with $500
"Committed to Serve" awards, thanking them for their dedication and
service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The
multimillion-dollar "Committed to Serve" initiative was launched by
Republic Services in April 2020 to
support its essential workers and small businesses across the
country during this time of unprecedented challenges.
"The extraordinary efforts of our employees, including our
essential workers, over the past year allowed Republic Services to
remain fully operational throughout the pandemic," said Jon Vander
Ark, president. "Toward the end of 2020, we made the decision to
continue to acknowledge their relentless commitment through an
additional $500 'Committed to Serve'
award."
Republic Services launched its innovative "Committed to Serve"
initiative early in the pandemic with multiple benefits designed to
support frontline employees, customers and local communities. As
part of the more than $30 million
initiative, the Company purchased weekly meals from independently
owned restaurants for employees and their families, and provided
$11 million worth of gift cards to
employees to spend in the local economy.
In addition, the Company contributed $3
million in funding for small business revitalization
projects through "Committed to Serve" grants from the Republic
Services Charitable Foundation. These grants will support
revitalization projects at more than 135 small businesses in 25
markets across the country. The majority of the supported
businesses are minority- or women-owned, and all are cornerstones
of their local communities.
Other benefits provided to employees during this time included
additional paid time off to cope with COVID illnesses or quarantine
as well as a guaranteed 30 hours of pay for eligible employees.
For more information, visit
RepublicServices.com/CommittedToServe.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental
services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides
superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer
and healthier world. For more information, visit
RepublicServices.com, or follow us at
Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter or
Republic Services on LinkedIn.
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