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September 2018		STEP Recognition Ceremony The HR Department, in partnership with the Human Services Agency, hosted the 9th annual Supported Training & Employment Program (STEP) Recognition Ceremony on August 5th. Special guests, including Supervisor Don Horsley and County Manager John Maltbie, joined us to congratulate the program participants. The ceremony recognized 24 interns, and their coaches, for their contributions and successes. STEP pairs former foster youth ages 18-24 with a County employee who serves as a coach/supervisor and provides valuable work experience through an internship in a County department. ...
September 2018		Collaboration & Partnership in Developing our Future Leaders The County of San Mateo is a member of the Regional Training and Development Consortium for Public Agencies and works in collaboration with 19 members from various cities and special districts in providing learning and development programs for employees. This month the Consortium launched the 2018 Public Sector Leadership Academy. This eight session Academy, offered yearly since 2010, continues to draw large audiences and is designed to give public sector employees the opportunity to hear the newest and most innovative concepts and practices from top leaders in our community. ...
September 2018		2018 Employee Softball Tournament On August 4th and 5th, the Employee Wellness Program held its 36th Annual Employee Softball Tournament. Twelve teams, comprised of County and non-County participants, experienced teamwork and camaraderie as they made their way through a fun-filled weekend. Employees’ families and friends cheered on their favorite teams, and outdoor games provided children an opportunity to engage in active play. The Loopholes (CMO) took the championship for the Advanced Division and Pinkies (Health System) won for the Beginner/Intermediate Division. Read More
September 2018		Welcome to HR: Elizabeth Angelini & John Montenero Elizabeth joins the Risk Management Division as Workers’ Compensation Program Manager. After almost 10 years at the City and County of San Francisco, she brings her stellar professional credentials to the County of San Mateo. She is a workers’ compensation expert and has substantial experience in project management, policy, process redesign, and training. John joins the Procurement Division as the new Procurement Manager. Since June 2011, John served as the Chief Procurement Officer at the City of Palo Alto. He has a varied mix of public and private... Read More
September 2018		Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce Kick-Off Meeting The Countywide Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Taskforce inaugural meeting convened on August 9th, with welcoming remarks provided by Assistant County Manager Mike Callagy. The D&I Taskforce is comprised of over 30 members from 14 departments and divisions, whose participation is a testament to the leadership and commitment of the participating departments, including Child Support Services, County Counsel, Controller, Health System, Human Resources, Human Services Agency, Public Works, Sheriff’s Office, and Office of Sustainability. The D&I Taskforce is working on a... Read More
September 2018		Leveling Up- 2018 Regional Internship Event On August 2nd Human Resources hosted “Leveling Up”, our 3rd Regional Internship event of the year. A total of 37 interns attended, representing 11 different agencies throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The event featured a Pod coaching session, where interns sat down with some of our professional government partners and discussed several key topics on how to level up in their careers and take that next step forward. Interns also networked and participated in an open mic reflection session, sharing some of their experiences and what they have learned during their internships. ... Read More

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August 2018		Save $$ on your commute with the new Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit! Take advantage of the $75 commuter subsidy and elect up to $185/month pre-tax towards your commute when you take public transportation or vanpool to work! The County of San Mateo provides its employees with a $75/month transit and vanpool subsidy and a Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit program to help with the cost of commuting via public transit systems like BART, Caltrain, SamTrans, etc. Working alongside the San Mateo County Commute Alternatives Program, WageWorksadministers the County’s $75 commuter subsidy and Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit. For more information and instructions,... Read More

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August 2018		National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators The County’s Deferred Compensation Committee was chosen for the 2018 NAGDCA Leadership Recognition Award for the Plan Design and Administration category. The Committee made significant changes that will help our employees focus on improving long-term account performance. The goal was to increase plan diversification and move monies from stable value fund to a target date fund. A total of 34% of our employees took advantage of these opportunities allowing them to invest more diversely, giving them a greater opportunity to retire on track. The County will have the honor of being presented with the award at the... Read More
August 2018		Promoting a Culture of Continuous Learning and Skill Development The Human Resources Department is pleased to announce that the 2018-19 Training Guides for County employees and for Court, City, Non-Profit & Special Districts employees are now available! Training Sessions include both online and instructor-led, and address such topics as: Career Planning and Development; Computer Training; Customer Service; Disaster Service Preparedness; Diversity and Cultural Competency; Professional and Leadership Development and much, much more! To view the guide online, visit https://hr.smcgov.org/training... Read More
August 2018		Benefits VTO For fiscal year 2018-19, 312 employees have enrolled in our Voluntary Time Off program that offers employees the option to receive a reduction in salary to pay for additional leave hours to accommodate a shorter work day, shorter work week, or block time off. This program allows employees to balance their work and personal/family demands while saving the County money.

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