This issue of Digital This Week, dated October 5, 1981, covers several internal company updates and community initiatives at Digital Equipment Corporation:
- Human Resources & Policy: The newsletter details a new internal transfer policy aimed at helping employees manage their careers. It also provides information regarding the employee stock purchase plan and offers a limited-time supersale on specific microcomputer components for staff.
- Company News & Events: Digital announced an "Authorized Terminal Distributor" program, held an internal DECUS fall symposium, and highlighted a historical novel written by DECworld editor Richard Seltzer.
- Community & Social: The issue features photos from a recent company outing at Canobie Lake Park, reports on the success of the 1981 United Way "Fun Run" (which raised $5,000), and provides information on local charity concerts and United Way donation raffles.
- Operational Information: The newsletter includes practical resources for employees, such as an updated company aircraft schedule, commuter vanpool/carpool information, safety tips for home fireplace maintenance, and various training seminar announcements.