On November 14, 2018, forty employees graduated from MDP. Supervisor Slocum and County Manager Mike Callagy led the celebration along with HR in recognizing the accomplishments of these graduates. MDP, a program designed for managers, offers eleven monthly training sessions led by County leaders. The program provides participants the opportunity to: learn more about upcoming County initiatives and local government business trends; enhance their understanding of County practices and operations; understand the requirements of an executive-level management position and develop and practice...

The County’s Performance Pilot recently wrapped its first year this fall with successful improvement on key performance indicators and a more developed model of continuous feedback without annual evaluations. Year-over-year survey results for the 450 participants in 12 departments indicated more 1:1 feedback conversations (+5%), more long-term goal discussions (+3%), and more recognition for good work (+5%). In the first year, pilot administrators focused on supporting a continuous feedback culture through processes and materials including a leadership working group, website, presentations, custom survey reports,...

Wildfires and high winds in Ventura and Butte Counties are putting homes and businesses at risk, causing residents to evacuate and seek safety far from the blazes. In times of disaster, a plan of action can save lives. We have prepared this special edition newsletter to give you vital information on how to create and execute a disaster plan and steps to take afterward.

The County experienced another resounding success with this year’s Charitable Contributions Campaign festivities. This is an annual opportunity for employees to give back to the community through donations to one of eight charities. Gifts were donated to be raffled off to employees who visited the charities tables. During the event our judges choose Coroner’s Office as the Best Pumpkin Pie, Public Works as the Best Pumpkin Carving, Public Safety Communications as the Scariest Pumpkin and County Manager’s Office as the Funniest Pumpkin. The...