Digital This Week

This issue of Digital This Week (August 11, 1992) covers corporate updates, employee programs, and community news for Digital Equipment Corporation:

• Corporate Performance: Senior VP Jack Smith discusses Q4 results, highlighting cost-containment measures, workforce reductions, and strategies to improve margins through supply chain restructuring and operational efficiencies.
• New Disability Program: Digital introduces a consolidated disability program effective September 28, offering improved coverage and flexible enrollment options for U.S. employees.
• Management Transition: A transcript from a DVN broadcast features incoming CEO Bob Palmer, who outlines his commitment to competitiveness, leadership integrity, and restructuring efforts.
• Operational Updates: The company is expanding electronic payment services (PAYEE phone), updating internal procedures manuals, and providing employee discounts on Lotus software.
• Employee & Community News: The document highlights the company's participation in the LULAC convention, various educational volunteer opportunities, internal training programs (GEEP, TEP), and local community activities such as sports leagues and donation efforts for pediatric AIDS organizations.
• Marketplace: The back section provides a classifieds-style listing for employees regarding housing, vehicles, and items for sale.