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 Friday, June 2, 2023
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 Deadline nears to submit nominations
for Employee Recognition Program
June 10 is the last day to nominate employees for individual recognition as part of the quarterly We A.R.E. Gems Employee Recognition Program. To help supervisors navigate through the beginning of the program, Human Resources has compiled answers to frequently asked questions about the nomination process.
Improve your commute, earn wellness points
by carpooling with the GoEzy app
Pima County’s new employee carpooling program is well underway and you can join. The program already has more than 100 carpool requests that still need a match for upcoming trips. Could you be that match? Employees can earn 50 wellness points per month in Virgin Pulse by reporting their healthy commuting activities, which includes carpooling.
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Reserve spot now for ITD's 'Office Hours'
Space is available for the debut of the Information Technology Department’s “Office Hours” sessions. The ITD staff is continually working to improve Pima County’s systems, which sometimes prompts questions from employees about the new technologies. At Office Hours, ITD staff from multiple disciplines will be available to answer any questions you have about the new tools, what’s coming next or to get help with an issue that is impacting you and your work.
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Well Done: County earns kudos for financial excellence; thanking PEEPs educators
In each issue, eScoop likes to give a shout-out to employees and departments who have earned special recognition. In this issue, you’ll read about national recognition for the Finance and Risk Management Department; special recognition for teachers who are part of the Pima Early Education Program; and how the County’s Economic Development director will help tackle the state’s long-term challenges.
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Get discounted tickets for Sugar Skulls football
Pima County employees can get discounted tickets for the June 10 Indoor Football League game between the Tucson Sugar Skulls and the Duke City Gladiators. The game begins at 6 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center's Tucson Arena. Click the link below to find tickets through Ticketmaster. Discounts range from $3 off for each upper-level seat to $10 off per seat on the lower level.
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Sheriff's Department hosts blood drive June 9
The Pima County Sheriff's Department will host a blood drive that is open to all County employees, their spouses and domestic partners at the Clarence W. Dupnik Complex, 1750 E. Benson Highway, June 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Look for the Red Cross Bloodmobile in the parking lot. Click on the button below to make an appointment and use the code "PCSD."
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Healthy Happenings: See winners
in Virgin Pulse 70,000-point drawing
There are more than 2,800 Pima County employees engaged in the Virgin Pulse healthy living platform. The 232 who have earned more than 70,000 points were entered into a drawing for $100 gift cards. See the names of some of the 10 winners. Also in this week's issue, check out how you can earn wellness points for healthy commuting activities; gain points for completing a financial wellness checkup; and explore upcoming webinars that aim to improve your work-life balance.
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Got questions? Ask Jan
If you haven’t done so yet, check out the county administrator’s intranet page where you can “Ask Jan.” Employees are invited to submit any questions they may have to County Administrator Jan Lesher about county operations or governance. She will answer as many as she can.
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Are you looking? We're hiring
Library launches summer learning program
The Pima County Public Library this week began its summer learning program, which is intended to boost kids' reading power while they are out of school. Families can swing by any library branch to pick up a reading tracker and a free book, while supplies last. In conjunction with the program, the library is also offering many events for the entire family. Click on the link below for a calendar of events and other activities associated with the learning program.
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