December 2025 Edition Read about the new acquisition, resolutions, CDL obtainers, and more! Now Live: The XKIG Story The video “Who Is XKIG?” highlights the scope, expertise, and momentum behind our work nationwide. It shows how our teams respond during disasters, how safety and data-driven decisions are made in the field, and how recent growth is helping us become a full-service partner for utilities across the country. Watch now to see who we are, what we do, and how we’re building for the future. Welcome Timberline Clearing We’re excited to share that XKIG has acquired Timberline Clearing, a respected provider of right-of-way cutting and clearing services. This partnership expands our capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve utility, natural gas, electric, and railroad partners nationwide. Just as important, it brings a talented team with a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and quality into the XKIG family. We’re proud to welcome Timberline and look forward to growing together. See the story here . Partnering for Industry Progress: Utility Arborist Association (UAA) We maintain a longstanding partnership with UAA, a key leader in safety, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and innovation within the utility vegetation management sector. Our gold sponsorship enables both Xylem and Kendall to enhance industry collaboration and bolster workforce pipelines, while also supporting improved operational safety and long-term grid resilience. Read more about the value of our partnership here . New Year’s Resolution: Take Charge of Your Health with the Sydney App Downloading Anthem’s Sydney app helps you achieve your health goals with personalized tools to find care, track progress, access benefits, and get guidance. It supports all your health resolutions like fitness, stress management, and preventive care, making health management easier. Watch the video to see how Sydney helps you take charge of your health. Congrats to the November GF School Grads! We wrapped another great GF School session with the following 18 attendees: Codie Buckner, Michael George, Jeremy Taylor, Jeremy Nobles, Dalton Dunn, Franklin Hodges, Richard Brooks, Patrick Benson, Johnny Lang, Jr., Christopher Price, Rex Miller, Herbert Salmon, Harold Tuten, John Cosgrove, Mark Smith, Brian Schweinberg, Alex Williams, and Juan Ferrufino Benitez. Happy Holidays! As the year ends, we’re grateful for the commitment and care you bring to your work and to one another. May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and time well spent with family and friends. Thank you for being part of our team, and best wishes for a wonderful New Year. Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the following team members for obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Daniel Long, Mason Parrish, and Jacob Winkler Class B: Joseph James, James Sweat, and Anton Stewart We applaud these six employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications. Please note: We are postponing classes until the first of the year. All of our crews are working hard to finish their contracts by year's end, and we will focus on completing everyone’s skills evaluations and helping them obtain their CDL licenses. Compliments for the Crew "The crew, Kyle Knutson, Reese Hinkle, Will Lyons, and Eliza Fedorov , responded to a landslide that moved an alder tree 30–40 feet downslope, pushing it into secondary power lines and against the exterior wall of a home. The residents were extremely impressed with the work to safely remove the tree from their damaged house. Thank you for the professionalism, hard work, and dedication the crew brings every day." - Seattle, WA, Customer We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

December 2025 Edition Read about the new acquisition, resolutions, CDL obtainers, and more! Now Live: The XKIG Story The video “Who Is XKIG?” highlights the scope, expertise, and momentum behind our work nationwide. It shows how our teams respond during disasters, how safety and data-driven decisions are made in the field, and how recent growth is helping us become a full-service partner for utilities across the country. Watch now to see who we are, what we do, and how we’re building for the future. Welcome Timberline Clearing We’re excited to share that XKIG has acquired Timberline Clearing, a respected provider of right-of-way cutting and clearing services. This partnership expands our capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve utility, natural gas, electric, and railroad partners nationwide. Just as important, it brings a talented team with a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and quality into the XKIG family. We’re proud to welcome Timberline and look forward to growing together. See the story here . Partnering for Industry Progress: Utility Arborist Association (UAA) We maintain a longstanding partnership with UAA, a key leader in safety, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and innovation within the utility vegetation management sector. Our gold sponsorship enables both Xylem and Kendall to enhance industry collaboration and bolster workforce pipelines, while also supporting improved operational safety and long-term grid resilience. Read more about the value of our partnership here . New Year’s Resolution: Take Charge of Your Health with the Sydney App Downloading Anthem’s Sydney app helps you achieve your health goals with personalized tools to find care, track progress, access benefits, and get guidance. It supports all your health resolutions like fitness, stress management, and preventive care, making health management easier. Watch the video to see how Sydney helps you take charge of your health. Congrats to the November GF School Grads! We wrapped another great GF School session with the following 11 attendees: Kyle Farris, William Smith, Joshua Stigall, Josh Dobbs, Frank Harris, Timothy Frazier, Gilberto Guillen Velasco, Matt Ryberg, Gerardo Escobedo, Raul Lopez, and Salvador Fonseca . Happy Holidays! As the year ends, we’re grateful for the commitment and care you bring to your work and to one another. May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and time well spent with family and friends. Thank you for being part of our team, and best wishes for a wonderful New Year. Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the following team members for obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Cody Hackner and Joshua Hicks Class B: Dakota Pike, Soloman Cumbo, and Calib Willis We applaud these five employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications. Please note: We are postponing classes until the first of the year. All of our crews are working hard to finish their contracts by year's end, and we will focus on completing everyone’s skills evaluations and helping them obtain their CDL licenses. Compliments for the Crew A Clinton, MS, resident called in to share that in the 22 years he has owned his property, he has never seen it look so good. With more than 210 acres maintained, he praised the crew (Nathan Sullivan, Brandon Stepro, Tavalas Peyton, David Haynes, Mario Womac Jr., Markavion Owens, and George Place ) for being precise, neat, and well organized, and expressed how fortunate our utility partner is to have a team like Kendall. - Galin H. We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com Colorectal Cancer: Why screening is so important Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in the U.S.? The good news is that it’s also the number one most preventable cancer. This means getting a colorectal screening may save your life. Now is the time if you are over the age of 45 or high-risk. Some factors may include: Personal or family history Inflammatory bowel diseases or genetic syndromes Lifestyle choices like drug and/or alcohol use, smoking, unhealthy diet Here are some questions to ask your primary care provider: When should I get my first colon cancer screening? Can you tell me what to expect with a colonoscopy? What is the preparation like? Does somebody have to come with me to the appointment? If I don’t have someone or have a problem with transportation, is that something you can help with? Find more information and resources here: Anthem Cancer Care Navigator Screening for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer | CDC. Your New Benefits Site is Live! We are committed to giving you competitive options to improve your health and wellness. Explore this link (https://xkig.hrbenefits.net/ ) to find your benefits guide and information on the employee assistance program (EAP), 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and so much more. Benefits 101: What’s the difference between a primary and secondary beneficiary? A primary beneficiary is just what it sounds like. This is the first person to receive your benefits should you pass away. A secondary beneficiary comes second, should the primary beneficiary also pass away. Make sure to designate beneficiaries and keep them up to date. This will help your loved ones avoid unnecessary legal issues in the future. To learn more about beneficiaries, click here . John Hancock 401(k): Have you named your beneficiaries? If you’re enrolled in our 401(K) retirement plan with John Hancock, make sure you have designated someone as your beneficiary . Follow these steps: Log on or register with myplan.johnhancock.com Click on My Profile and follow the drop-down screen to Update My Beneficiary Info Fill in your primary and secondary beneficiary information Boosting Your Benefits Keep Track of Health Records All in One Place with Sydney App Anthem members, do you have trouble keeping track of your health history and medical records? There’s now one place where you can store everyone’s important health information: Anthem’s Sydney app or online at anthem.com. Don’t worry, all your health data is kept private and secure with Anthem. For more information, click here . Scan QR Code to download the Sydney app: National Parks Walking Challenge Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever walking challenge! This challenge focused on the national parks as your backdrop. We had a lot of great competition between 26 participants. The first, second, and third-place winners are as follows: 1st Place - each participant earned a $50 gift card! Depreciating A$$ets Iesha Shipp and Melissa Kelly 2nd Place - each participant earned a $40 gift card! MarComm Nick Furman and Diana Garstka 3rd Place - each participant earned a $30 gift card! Love, Life & Walk Pam Salzman, Christy Bodnar, Sara Rennie, Elissa Arnold, and Jessica Shipp We will have another challenge soon and encourage you to participate to stay active, engaged, and possibly win prizes! Add a Title Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Start Now For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits.

Welcome Our New Corporate Team Members! Abria Weatherspoon Contract Manager Ahjanae Ford Onboarding Specialist Ahmad Clemons Quality and Compliance Manager Allison Palmer Learning & Development Specialist Andrea Rizzo Director, Marketing Communications Andrew Miller Benefits Specialist Anne Athans Contract Specialist Ben Daughtry Senior Software Engineer Bri Chatman Employee Relations Specialist Brian Hart Safety Specialist Caitlin Knox Regional Business Strategist Carmen Mazariego Onboarding Specialist Cassie Souder Contract Specialist Chris Pleace Regional Fleet Controller Cindy Kuzmanko Fleet Specialist Cody Primm Road Technician Cole Atwood Fleet Specialist Connor Brown Full Stack Software Engineer Courtney Brown DOT Specialist Craig Lipinksi Senior Software Engineer Crystal Hudson Staff Accountant Curt Kaufman Sales Arborist Darren Murray Talent Acquisition Specialist Deandre Redmon HRIS System Engineer Delan Augustin Help Desk Technician Devin Stith Shipping and Receiving Associate Emani Pinkney DOT Specialist Emily Cline DOT Specialist Felipe Soares Jorge Full Stack Software Engineer Intern Gil Dever Shop Technician Haley Temple Fleet Specialist Hollon Baxley Slick Project Manager Jamie Miller Project Manager Jason Roettger Risk Management Specialist Jason Garris Safety Specialist Intern Jennifer Okal Administrative Assistant Jesse McMahan Shop Technician Joel Fuller Regional Fleet Controller John Berryhill Safety Specialist Jonathan Driscoll Transportation Specialist Kelly Albert Contract Specialist Kendra Murray Operations Coordinator Kevin Dulaney Road Technician Kimberly Roberts Payroll Compliance Analyst Laura Lagasse Administrative Assistant Lisa Powers DOT Specialist Luke Hakso Full Stack Software Engineer Intern Melissa Jernigan Fleet Financial Specialist Melvin Johnson Fleet Support Michelle Downing Contract Specialist Mikayla Evans Contract Specialist Supervisor Michael Ptak Shop Technician Nicel De La Rosa Project Manager Nick Furman Creative Services Manager Nicole Carver Bid Proposal Specialist Olga Diaz DOT Specialist Riley Coffren Human Resources Intern RJ Jennings Fleet Specialist Rudy Lopez Safety Specialist Rusty Ludwig Shop Technician Ryan Lee Shop Technician Sabra Hiner Treasury Analyst Sarah Lamaire Contract Specialist Serge Binetsky Fleet Support Sharlett Lima-Lara Quality & Compliance Audit Specialist Shawna Morris Contract Specialist Shelby Brooks Corporate Counsel Smitty Smith Shop Technician Stephan Keeton Project Manager Taylor Flemmings Learning & Development Coordinator Thad Roebuck Systems Engineer Thomas Forchas Project Manager Tiea Scott Fleet Specialist Travis Spencer Contract Specialist Trevoris Evans Shipping and Receiving Associate Trina Peters HR Business Partner *Not Pictured Chris Favret, Software Product Manager

Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com Have you added a beneficiary to your 401(k) with John Hancock? Have you elected your beneficiary in your 401(k) plan through John Hancock yet? Please make sure you do so if not! Your beneficiary listed in UKG does NOT carry over to John Hancock. Rather, you need to make the election yourself within their website @ https://myplan.johnhancock.com . Log in, go to the bottom right-hand side of your page, find “About Me” and “My Beneficiary” underneath. Click on this and update accordingly. To learn more about what a beneficiary is, click here . Still Smoking? It's a Great Time to Quit! This November is Lung Cancer and COPD Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of protecting lung health. To help you be at your best, the Anthem ConditionCare program offers free resources, including: 24/7 phone access to nurses who can address your health questions and concerns. Support from healthcare professionals to help you reach your health goals. Educational guides and useful tools to help you learn more about a certain condition, like COPD. While we’re talking about lung health, if you or someone you care about smokes, think about quitting – even just for one day – on November 20, the Great American Smokeout day. Do whatever it takes on your path toward long-term health. For additional Great American Smokeout resources, including quitting tips and support tools, visit the American Cancer Society. To further support you on your quitting journey, please see the Anthem Wellbeing Solutions tobacco cessation flyer, which outlines coaching, tools, and quit plans available through your benefits. These programs also offer opportunities to earn rewards for participating in healthy actions. See more here. There’s never been a better time to quit smoking! Understanding Diabetes and Symptoms Do you or someone you care about have diabetes? Or do you think you might? Being aware early can make a big difference. Common symptoms include: Feeling very thirsty or hungry Frequent urination Feeling tired Blurred vision Slow-healing cuts or frequent infections Anthem offers the no-cost Lark Diabetes Prevention Program to support digital health coaching. You can find more here (Spanish version here ). There is also the ConditionCare program that covers chronic issues like diabetes, asthma, and COPD. To learn more about diabetes and prevention, visit the World Health Organization’s diabetes fact page. National Healthy Skin Month It's National Healthy Skin Month, a great time to focus on simple habits that promote healthy and protected skin. As your body’s largest organ, your skin plays a vital role in your overall well-being. Giving it a little extra care can make a big difference. Healthy skin tips: Wear sunscreen daily Stay hydrated Use gentle cleansers and moisturizers Avoid tanning beds Check your skin regularly for changes For more information, visit the National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus page on skin care . Small daily habits can make a big difference! Happy Thanksgiving! As we head into the holiday, we want to share our gratitude for everything you do each day to support our team, our customers, and our mission. We hope you enjoy this time with the people who matter most. Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day , a great reminder to check in with loved ones about your family’s health background. These conversations can help you and your family make informed choices and stay proactive about your well-being. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, healthy, and happy Thanksgiving! Boosting Your Benefits Update on Walking Challenge The Health is Wealth walking challenge is halfway through! We have 10 teams participating across the two brands. We’re now increasing the steps from 5,000 to 6,000 per day. This is a great opportunity to connect with team members by creating teams and staying healthy. For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@xylemtree.com Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site at xkig.hrbenefits.net We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xkig.com !

Service Anniversaries Congratulations to all of those who celebrated a milestone anniversary this past quarter (April - June)! We appreciate your service! Gary Johnson How did you get your start with the company? I was working at a tire store, and a friend of mine was working here, and he said he could get me a job. I started as a groundman and journeyman tree trimmer and worked my way up. What has kept you with the company? My boss, the ownership, they’ve been absolutely fantastic to work for and trust. Kari (Hasko, Regional Business Partner) treats everyone with respect. What advice would you give your younger self? I just continue doing what I always did, just do what I was asked and try to do that to the best of my ability. What has been your most rewarding experience with the company? To see other employees come in and start from the bottom and work their way into a journeyman card, and live the life they’d like to live, build a family, and buy a house. Michael Wingfield Simitrio Gonzalez Tucker Miller Manuel Diaz Gomez Vladimir Hernandez Jose Cornejo Marco Portillo Gamez Daniel Stocks Matthew Kroener Greg Farmer Earlie Outlaw Travis West Jamie Gentry Desmond Johnson Bobby Messer Travis Barrett Shawn Bearden John Berryhill Robert Harris Brandon Maple Richard Garcia Timothy Swan William Ellis Nicholas Rowles Roger Cagle Ashley King Nathan Peele Dalton Gorrell Jason Strange Robert Watson George Baker Allanon Britt Carter Dunn Anthony Moreno Kevin Forister Michael Johnnie Jose Oliva Donaciano Ponce Johm Mauck Aaron Williams Mark Mason Randy Burwell Jacob Mann William Buffum Tristan Parton Mitchell Landphair Travis Wiedemann Jeffrey Berger Darcy Vanderwerken Tanner Beicke Tyler Stevens Michael Bradshaw Briar Fite Dominique Saunders Robert Clark Robert Williams Jonathan Mota Emiliano Anguiano Landon English Mark Beck Calvin Saunders Tavio King Christopher Santiago Matias Darrell Shifflett Josh Williams Deacon Roberts Richard Blackburn Clayton Butcher William Bunch Brandon Connor Brian McClure Julio Fuentes Steve Hale Austin Crane James Stone Yohaneli Jimenez Jose Laureano Wesley Mcgee Michael Crowe Daniel Harvey Roberto Gamez Christopher Braxton James Willey Terrell Woodard Donovan Williams Kaleb Swaney Michael Graney Maria Delcid Devon Capps Nicholas Roviso Ronny Deese Carlin Gamble Ronald Thorn Glen Jones Tania Romo Misael Rivas James Mcneil Milton Andrades Jr Francisco Perez Abel Juarez Martin Lomeli Rodolfo Reyes Becerra Moises Melendez Matthew Breeden Phillip Shropshire Thomas Warburton Livan Lorenzo Carledin Junius Bradford Terry Kirby Adrian Martinez Robert Hankins Jonathan Pointer Derrick Locklear Austin Craig Christian Neese Bryson Houston Raekwon Mcneil Roderick McGill James Johnson Billy Johnson Timothy Barr David Astralla Fredrick Scott Joshua Whittington Elijah Bethea Jose Ruiz George Griffin Brandon Smith Charles Polatty Jimmy Graham Noah Dixon Dylan Bruce Samuel Jacobs Justin Teague Abigail Nickoli Isaac Garza Dustin Cook Terrill Samuel Brandon Schuyler Juan Mejia Reyes Tracy Hunt Joseph Enderle James Lamberth Coleman Atwood Claude Ogden Michael Ottinger Hunter Williamson Candido Reyes Michael Mcdaniel Chantal Young Paul Eslinger Gena Diaz William Reyes Alvarado Joshua Ball Jeremy Whitt Lisa Prince Matthew Parrish Colbey Jackson Domingo Sanchez Jake Wyatt Eric Turner Jonathan Williams Taylor Million Alfredo Ibarra Britton Vaughan Robert Clements Jacob Fraley Christopher Poe Tony Whitten Agapito Ortiz Jerry Bennett Hunter Garland Crystal Hudson Wesley Spencer Elijah Banister Anthony Osborn Sarina Waldal Mark Bush Trimmer Test Robert Lowe We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at feedback@xylemtree.com !

May 2025 Edition Check out how the inaugural GF school went, where you can find us on social media, the latest IT training, and how a crew in North Carolina not only helped repair a woman's deck but also saved her life! Empowering Our Frontline: The New GF School Leads the Way The Learning and Development team has officially launched a new leadership initiative: the General Foreperson (GF) School. The inaugural session took place in Norfolk, VA, bringing together 25 enthusiastic participants, including GFs and supervisors, for an immersive four-day experience. With the support of 20 corporate team members who spoke and helped facilitate activities, the event was a resounding success. Throughout the week, attendees explored critical topics such as hiring best practices, compliance, coaching, safety protocols, and operational technology. They also had the opportunity to tour our Norfolk office and engage with teams from Business Development, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, and Resource Readiness—broadening their understanding of how all departments contribute to our mission. Feedback from the session was overwhelmingly positive. One participant shared their appreciation for the experience and the work of Joy Lacher , Assistant Director of Learning & Development, and her team, writing “Thank you so much for all of your diligence and expertise! You have made this a very entertaining and interactive week. A lot of information was covered, and your planning and precision allowed it to all be presented in a successful manner. This was great for an inaugural week! ” We’re proud of this new chapter in professional development and look forward to future sessions that continue to support and strengthen the leadership of our GFs. Celebrating Arbor Day at Wakefield! Happy Arbor Day! Our Norfolk Corporate Team had the pleasure of joining the incredible staff at the Wakefield Fleet and Logistics facility for our third annual celebration. Julie Orton , Corporate Fleet Controller, led a tour of the depot, highlighting the Care Center and Shop Division. The Direction of Supply Chain, John Shannon , provided an inside look at the warehouse and walked the group through the supply work order and fulfillment process. The day concluded with the planting of a commemorative Armstrong Gold Maple tree—our way of honoring Arbor Day and growing our future together! Stay Connected! Don’t miss out on company updates, event highlights, staff kudos, and stories from the field —follow us on social media! Like, share, and stay in the loop with everything happening across our teams. Boost Your Tech Skills with Quarterly “Know-How” IT Trainings All computer and tablet users are required to participate in quarterly “Know-How” IT training sessions. Each training covers key IT topics that keep you up to speed with the latest tools and best practices. Plus, by participating in KnowBe4 cybersecurity training, you're helping to build a workplace culture focused on awareness and proactive online safety. This quarter's training focuses on Multi-factor Authentication and Creating Strong Passwords. You’ll need to complete training by May 30. Look for an email from “KnowBe4” with instructions. Between the Branches Congrats to our Newly Licensed Commercial Drivers! Congratulations to the employees who participated in our most recent training classes in Union, IL and to the following eight team members who obtained their Commercial Driver’s License last month: Class A: Pintle Hook Restriction: Christopher Snodgrass, Kenneth Savoie Class A: Bryan Velasquez, Nelson Velasquez Class B: Lewis Edmonds, Michael Ottinger, John Golden, Trevor Singleton We applaud these eight employees for successfully completing the classroom session, field training course, and skills test to achieve these qualifications! Our next training sessions will be held in Somerset, KY on May 23-24, Hamlet, NC on May 30-31, Mt. Jackson, VA on June 13-14, Myrtle Beach, SC on June 20-21, MD on July 11-12. For more information about the CDL program, contact Tim Haynes at thaynes@xylemtree.com . Crew Helps Elderly Lady During a recent job in North Carolina, our crew (pictured from left to right: GF Martin Rivera, Foreperson Maykel Martin Perez, Foreperson Jose Laureano, Foreperson Angel Quinones, and Assistant GF/Pre-Planner Awilda Rivera ) pulled up to a house to begin working and an elderly woman came out of the house to see what was happening and ended up falling through her wooden deck with her leg dangling through the hole. Without hesitation, Jose Laureano and Maykel Perez rushed to help, ensuring she was safe and comfortable until EMS arrived. Thanks to their quick response – and the support of the rest of the team - she received care and was later taken to the hospital as a precaution. The crew went a step further, pooling funds to repair the damaged deck. This unexpected moment reminded us why awareness, compassion, and teamwork matter every day. We're proud of our team’s swift action and grateful they were there when it counted. Compliments for the Crew A customer called to commend our crew (Michael Hampton, Fallon Rowe, Josh Elder, Devonta Poteat, and Casey Thrailkill ) for work they did on the trees on his property. He said they worked extremely hard and have done a fantastic job all over his neighborhood. Compliments for the Crew A homeowner called in from Elizabeth, NC to say what a great job John Lawson's crews did and how professional the crew was. Compliments for the Crew A homeowner called in from Little River, SC and stated he was impressed with the great attitude of the crews (Josh Floyd's crews) working in his neighborhood. He walks the neighborhood daily and our guys always have a great attitude and a smile on their face. We Want to Hear from You! Do you have suggested article ideas or pictures to share? Email us at marketinghelp@xylemtree.com !

Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site for more information about all things benefits related! xkig.hrbenefits.net Wellness Wednesdays For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@wakendall.com Open enrollment is coming October 20-31! Any changes you make will start January 1. This is your chance to add, drop, or update coverage without needing a qualifying life event. If you don’t make changes, your current benefits will automatically carry over into 2026. Important: If you’re on the Anthem 6500 plan with an HSA, you’ll need to choose a new HSA contribution amount for 2026 to keep contributing. You will start receiving text messages and emails with more details in the near future. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer? Early detection saves lives. Here are some tips: Get the prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test starting at age 40. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors and family history. If you’re a survivor, share your story to inspire others. Here is more information on prostate cancer screening: Screening for Prostate Cancer | Prostate Cancer | CDC . CDC - PHQ Depression Questionnaire This October 9 is Depression Screening Awareness Day. Having depression is more than a bad day or the blues. It can interfere with your daily life. Find symptoms and treatment here. Also, here is a depression screening tool . The good news is that depression is very common and can be managed. Our two EAP options are available 24/7 and can help you with depression, anxiety, or whatever else life throws your way. Lincoln Financial EmployeeConnect EAP: Check out the flyer here . Spanish version here . Anthem EAP: When you call, say you work for XKIG . More information can be found here . Telemedicine for Flu Season We like using software programs to track our fleets and assets. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) uses FluView Interactive , a surveillance system to see where flu can be found this season. This is also a good time of year to remember your telemedicine benefit. Whether you have a cold, you’re feeling anxious, or need help managing your medication, you can have face-to-face visits with a board-certified doctor, psychiatrist, or licensed therapist from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Go to livehealthonline.com or download the free mobile app from the App Store® or Google Play™. Boosting Your Benefits Get Ready for a New Team Walking Challenge! Our next team walking challenge is called Health is Wealth. It will begin November 8 and last for six weeks. Start with 5,000 steps per day and finish strong with 6,000 steps per day. As we gear up for the holidays and a busy time of year, consistency is the best investment! For questions about your benefits, please email: benefits@wakendall.com Are you a new hire? Remember, you have 30 days to sign up for benefits. Visit our Benefits site for more information about all things benefits related! xkig.hrbenefits.net