Nov. 15 eScoop: One month until Workday, County Gems and ECAP updates

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Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

Jan Lesher

County Administrator thanks election staffers, talks Workday transition

This month, County Administrator Jan Lesher thanks all the County employees who help conduct the election; and provides important updates about how Workday will affect your time-off request for the holidays and your paychecks in 2025.

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Gems honored at Nov. 12 Board meeting

Gems recipients

Ten County employees were recognized as Distinguished Recipients as part of the County's Gem Program at the Nov. 12 Board of Supervisors meeting. Find out which of your colleagues earned the award.

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ECAP campaign unstoppable, despite economic hardships

ECAP kickoff event

The 2024 ECAP campaign concludes in three weeks, and the County is still working towards raising $275,000 for more than 200 charities that directly benefit Pima County residents. Learn more about what nonprofits employees are choosing and how you can help.

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Countdown to Workday: Updates on benefit deductions, weekly timecards

Workday

Pima County is a month away from the Dec. 15 launch of Workday to replace the current software systems for submitting timecards, time tracking, requesting time off, managing benefits, learning management, recruiting, and more. Here's what you need to know before the changes start.

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ECAP Impact: Donations help Easterseals offer counseling, other behavioral health services

Teen at a counseling appointment

These's a growing need for mental health services in Pima County. And because of the Employees Care About Pima County charitable campaign, the Tucson-based Easterseals Blake Foundation was able to provide that for more than 10,000 residents last year. Here's how your donations helped.

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Departments may order 2025 calendars

County Calendar graphic

The Communications Office will be offering 2025 wall calendars for departments to order through the Print Shop by putting in a TDX ticket. Unfortunately, County Communications can’t underwrite the cost this year of printing the calendars and giving them away.

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Deadline is Dec. 2 for educational reimbursement requests

Old Main

Education Reimbursement requests must be submitted to EducationReimbursement@pima.gov by Dec. 2 in order for them to be processed for the Dec. 20 payday. Requests submitted after the deadline will be reimbursed in 2025. Find additional details on the Education Reimbursement program, deadlines and more on the Education Reimbursement intranet site. 

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Well Done: Economic Development awards and a rural grant announcement

DEQ Director at grant announcement

Each issue, eScoop aims to honor employees and departments who have earned special recognition. This week, we're highlighting Economic Development staff, two library staffers and to Department of Environmental Quality Director Scott DiBiase.

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Mystery Photo - November 2024

November 2024 Mystery Photo

Any ideas on where this month's Mystery Photo was taken? Send your best guess to MysteryPhoto@pima.gov by Dec. 16. Be sure to type “Mystery Photo” in the subject line. If you guess correctly, you will be featured in the Dec. 20 issue of eScoop.

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Tell us your thoughts on RTA Next's proposed transportation plan

TRA next

Attend an RTA Next open house to learn about a proposed transportation plan for the greater Tucson region. RTA Next is the Regional Transportation Authority’s 20-year draft plan to fund improvements for roadways, transit, safety, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and environmental protections.

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Keep it green this holiday season

Christmas presents

Join the Green Stewards, Pima County’s employee green team, for a special presentation about reducing waste during the holidays on Nov. 21. Cristina Polsgrove from the City of Tucson and Matthew Flores from Goodwill Industries will present. 

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Office Hours aims for smooth transition to Workday

Workday Office Hours logo

Pima County employees can expect a big change at work next month: the launch of Workday, new software employees will begin using to keep track of their time. Information Technology’s Office Hours team is hosting a live event soon to help employees make the adjustment.

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Spreading library love from Ajo

Daniela Buchberger

Daniela Buchberger has come full circle since she first came to the United States as a teenager. After her family arrived, one of their first stops was at the Kirk-Bear Canyon Library. Read more about Buchberger's journey from that first visit to becoming the managing librarian at the Salazar-Ajo Library in her recent contribution to the Arizona Daily Star.

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