On June 20th, the Human Resources Department hosted the 2019 Summer “Intern Welcome” event at the San Mateo Credit Union in Redwood City. The day was filled with guest speakers from Human Resources, the Office of Sustainability, and Deputy County Manager Iliana Rodriguez. During the welcome, interns learned how to optimize their internship experience, the benefits of networking, the different types of County social media platforms such as Yammer, and the advantages of the County’s Commute Alternatives Program.

Starting January 1, 2020, Management, Attorney and Confidential employees will be eligible for State Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave, which offers six weeks of wage replacement for employees to care for a seriously ill family member, or to bond with a new child entering the family by birth, adoption, or foster care placement. The change supports our mission to be an employer of choice by streamlining benefits for most employees and creates a culture that allows employees to...

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.

On February 12th, seven County employees graduated from the Regional Training Consortium’s Public Sector Supervisor Academy. This eight-session Academy is designed for public sector supervisors seeking to develop their...

Employee Wellness is encouraging employees to focus on their individual interests and needs with a more personalized approach to the Wellness Dividend Program. County and Court employees who complete an Online Health Assessment and 3 different Wellness Elective Activities by June 30, 2019 will receive a taxed $250 Wellness Dividend in one lump-sum payment on their November 8 paycheck. Participants can learn more about the program on the new Wellness SharePoint Site and complete the activities on the new...

In honor of National Fun at Work Day, the Employee Engagement and Wellness Committees teamed up to motivate employees throughout the County to have a fun day at work. Employees were encouraged to wear silly attire and/or connect through fun games/activities. We spend a lot of time engaging through our work, and this was a great reminder on the importance of maintaining a healthy balance by incorporating fun, creativity, and laughter into the work day. Employees were encouraged to post photos of their silly wear and activities on Yammer,...