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New Employee Benefits Orientation (NEBO)The Benefits Division currently conducts a New Employee Benefits Orientation (NEBO) on a bi-weekly basis for new hires. This training provides employees with an in-depth overview of all benefits they are eligible for and helps them make informed decisions about their benefit elections.
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Wellness WalkThe HR Department Wellness Walk was held on Wednesday, May 22nd. This is a great activity that gets our employees to take a break, connect with peers, and enjoy the sun. We had 25 employees participate in the walk and are encouraging our employees to join other challenges to help complete their Wellness Dividend. |
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LGBTQ Youth Community ConversationsThe LGBTQ Commission partnered with Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center and the Half Moon Bay Library for a very successful LGBTQ Youth Community Conversation on Tuesday, May 7th. Over 50 people, ranging from youth, parents, teachers, to service providers and nonprofit partners, gathered to discuss proposed policies that the LGBTQ Commission created based on the 2017-2018 LGBTQ Wellness Survey. Supervisor Don Horsley and County Superintendent Nancy Magee also attended the event. After convening more of these community... |
| June 2019 |
Promotions/New HiresLisa Okada has been promoted to the Deputy Director position overseeing Benefits/Wellness and Tracy Ford has been promoted to the... |
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Workforce Data and Planning DashboardOn 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... |
| May 2019 |
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Company NurseCompany 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... |
| May 2019 |
Retiree Health Kick OffWe 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... |
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HR Professional DayHuman 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. |
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CalGovHR Award for STEPThe 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,... |
| April 2019 |
Negotiations UpdateNegotiations 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.
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