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Release Date: May 2019
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May 2019		Workforce Data and Planning Dashboard On April 26, 2019 we launched the Workforce Data and Planning Dashboard to all our operating departments. The dashboard in Workday contains real-time information on authorized positions and vacancies; annual hiring, retention, performance, training and employee wellness statistics; workforce diversity; and Countywide workforce data. This serves as a tool for department executives to use in analyzing their organization’s current capabilities and future needs, and in preparing their workforce for succession. Data provided is essential for developing a hiring strategy, creating training opportunities, and anticipating... Read More
May 2019		Company Nurse Company Nurse is replacing Triage now as the initial intake vendor to direct our injured workers to the correct level of care. This process should be seamless to the employees; an injured worker will still call the telephone number provided and a nurse will take an initial report of the claim to direct the patient to the right level of care (emergency room, initial treatment center, or home to rest and self-treat). Athens Administrators, the County’s third-party administrator for Workers Compensation, terminated their vendor relationship with our former provider, Triage Now. Risk Management is very familiar with... Read More
May 2019		Retiree Health Kick Off We are excited to announce that on April 16, 2019 the County held the kick-off meeting for the newly formed Retiree Health Committee. The County Manager helped kick off this first meeting by addressing the group and sharing his support for this committee process. The Retiree Health Committee is comprised of representatives from all of our labor organizations as well as staff from Human Resources. The purpose of this committee is to review and evaluate the County’s existing retiree health program and develop recommendations, as needed and as appropriate. Our shared goal is participants work together collaboratively... Read More
May 2019		HR Professional Day Human Resources Department celebrated Administrative Professionals Day Recognition Ceremony with lunch and team building activities at Mezes park. Our Admin Professionals team was recognized for their hard work, commitment to our customers, supporting HR services and being the heart of our department.

Release Date: April 2019
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April 2019		CalGovHR Award for STEP The County’s Supported Training and Employment Program (STEP) for emancipated foster youth was honored with a 2019 Agency Award for Excellence from CalGovHR, a statewide human resources organization. The award for STEP recognizes the County’s Human Resources Department and Human Services Agency for an innovative program that goes beyond the typical experience of an internship program. Now in its 10th year, STEP has expanded to be a year-round program due to Measure K funding. STEP interns are placed throughout the County in a variety of entry-level positions,... Read More
April 2019		Negotiations Update Negotiations with SEIU, the non-sworn Law Enforcement Unit of DSA, SMCCE and AFSCME have all concluded! Both the County and these four bargaining teams worked diligently to develop agreements that are fair -- maintaining the County’s fiscal stability while providing additional pay and benefits to County workers. Some of the significant changes include: Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) and Equity increase for all represented employees Increased Longevity Pay Single Tier Bilingual Pay increased to $70 biweekly Increased Bereavement Leave hours... Read More
April 2019		Recruitment Fairs As part of our ongoing efforts to attract well-qualified job seekers to the County, members of the Talent Acquisition and Organizational Development and Communications divisions have been attending Career Fairs throughout the Bay Area. Host sites have included the University of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, San Jose State University, Menlo College, and Samuel Merritt University. These fairs focused primarily on social impact careers, STEM careers, health professions, and internship and fellowship opportunities. Additionally, we were part of a three-member panel describing opportunities in the public sector and... Read More

Release Date: March 2019
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March 2019		STARS Awards The San Mateo County STARS Awards were established in 2006 to recognize programs for their outstanding contributions to the organization and our community. This year... Read More
March 2019		San Mateo County's Transgender Policy The County has developed and adopted a new Transgender Policy! This policy, which reaffirms the County’s commitment to providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all employees, was unanimously approved and supported by the Board of Supervisors at its February 12th meeting. The creation of this policy was the result of collaboration and support from County leadership, the Human Resources Department, the San Mateo County LGBTQ Commission, and the San Mateo County Pride Center, among other stakeholders. The full policy can be... Read More
March 2019		SCU Diversity Works Awards and Career Expo HR represented the County of San Mateo at the Santa Clara University Diversity Works Awards and Career Expo held on February 20th. The three-part event included: a contest where students were asked to develop “elevator speeches... Read More

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