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Read below for information about the Memorial Day holiday, the upcoming virtual "Brown Bag" meeting, a staff spotlight, and more!
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 Memorial Day holiday schedule
As a reminder, most non-emergency City services will be shut down this Mon., May 25 for Memorial Day. We hope everyone enjoys a much needed day off!
 Virtual "Brown Bag" meeting for City staff
Interim City Manager Erika Storlie will be hosting a virtual "Brown Bag" meeting on Tues., May 26 at 2 p.m. to provide updates on where we are at as a City and to answer any questions from staff members. This call will be hosted via Google Meet.
Join via Google Meet
Join via phone: 985-612-7833
PIN: 474 858 202#
Virtual ICMA-RC visits
Victor Perez, the City of Evanston’s representative from ICMA-RC, will be hosting virtual one-on-one meetings via Webex on Thurs., May 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Victor will call the number you provide, share his screen and answer your questions.
Click here to register for an appointment!
Commonly asked questions:
- How do I get started saving?
- Am I saving enough?
- What type of IRA is right for me?
- What should I know about risk and diversification
- What do I do with retirement accounts from previous employers?
- When can I retire?
Health and Safety
Daily screenings
As a reminder, the City will continue daily screening of all employees who are currently not working remotely and who begin their work day at either the Civic Center, Service Center or Water Plant. Screenings include temperature and symptom checks. Visitors must also be screened. Please see the City's health and safety guidelines for more information.
Stay home if you're sick
Work from Home Co-Workers
 Bronco helps stabilize his foster mom's laptop
We want to see pictures of your "work from home coworkers"! Send us pictures to communications@cityofevanston.org and we'll include them in a gallery in next week's Employee E-news.
Quote of the Week
Evanston resident, Patrick, sent this message to voice his appreciation for the City's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Whom it May Concern: Thank you. Please keep up the good work during these trying times and know that there are members of the Evanston community who appreciate your efforts.
Work from Home Tip of the Week
Take breaks throughout the day. Make sure to take your lunch hour and a few 15-minute breaks throughout the day. In order to avoid burnout, it's important to get up, walk around, and give yourself time away from your computer screen. Taking proper breaks throughout the day has been proven to increase productivity when you return to your work.
Staff Spotlight
 National Public Works Week
This week is National Public Works Week! This year's theme, "The Rhythm of Public Works" encourages citizens to think about their communities as a symphony of essential services, working in concert to create a great place to live. Thank you to all of our Public Works staff who are essential in helping to make Evanston such a great place to live.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Works staff have gone above and beyond to keep Evanston safe and clean by power washing bus shelters, continuing special pickup operations and residential recycling collections, providing clean drinking water and more while wearing protective gear.
Have a great day and a great weekend!
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston
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