THE LOOP - March 31: COR Mail Service During COVID-19 Response: UPDATE; EAP Program Available During COVID-19; Stay Alert for Email From Virgin Pulse; Microsoft Teams – Chat, Collaborate, and More; New Uniform Contract Springboard Promotions, Inc.; New Audit Report: Bike Share Program

TheLoop

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interoffice mail

COR Mail Service During COVID-19 Response: UPDATE

The stay-at-home orders issued by Wake County and the State of North Carolina have a caused an adjustment in City of Raleigh mail operations. We appreciate your flexibility during this unique and changing situation. Please read more for updated information.

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virus

COVID-19 Latest Updates and Info

As the COVID-19 situation evolves, the City continues to share important information. Read more for the latest.

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OTJWRH

Latest Episode! On the Job With Ruffin Hall

We all know that the Raleigh Fire Department fights fires. In this episode, Ruffin and the fire department show us some of the other very important work they do to keep citizens safe every day. This episode was recorded before social distancing guidelines were in place.

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Employee Assistance Program

EAP Program Available During COVID-19 

If you and your family members need assistance with dealing with the COVID-19 virus outbreak (or other issues), be aware that the City offers an employee assistance program. The confidential program is free of charge to City employees and their family members. Professional counselors are available and there is a 24-hour emergency answering service at 1-800-327-2251. Visit the program page on Corecon to learn more.

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pulse

Stay Alert for Email From Virgin Pulse

You should have just received an enrollment email from our new wellness vendor, Virgin Pulse. The email contains your enrollment information to complete your Annual Wellness Assessment online components and more.

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teams

Microsoft Teams – Chat, Collaborate, and More!

The Microsoft Teams application is rolling out across the enterprise. City of Raleigh Information Technology staff, along with key early adopter departments, piloted the Microsoft Teams application for the past few weeks. In light of overwhelmingly positive feedback and increased demand for remote collaboration due to COVID-19, City leadership authorized the expedited rollout of the Microsoft Teams application to all employees.

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Springboard

New Uniform Contract Springboard Promotions, Inc.

The Procurement Division is excited to announce that there is a new supplier for uniforms and apparel. Springboard Promotions, Inc. was awarded the bid to provide uniforms and apparel to the City. The contract is for all uniforms and apparel except personal protection equipment.

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Bike Share

New Audit Report: Bike Share Program

An audit of the first phase of the Raleigh Bike Share Program is available.

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trash

City of Raleigh to Suspend Some Solid Waste Services

With the health and well-being of our employees and residents in mind, we are continuing to make adjustments to our Solid Waste Services operations. Beginning Monday, March 30, we temporarily suspended collection of: bulky and special loads, electronics and COGs. Yard waste collection will be temporarily suspended beginning Monday, April 6.
new colleagues

Welcome to Our New Colleagues

Our "Employee Announcements" page is up to date and we have several new members listed. Visit the page and welcome our newest team members. Retirement announcements can be made on this page as well. A form is available under the "contact information" tab.

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Reminders

A Message From IT: Cybercriminals Love a Crisis

Civic Campus Project

Third Winner Chosen From IT Survey and More Drawings on the Horizon

PeopleSoft Announcements Panel: Check for Updates on Current Known Issues

New ePerformance Tool Ready for Use

Audit Report Available on Patch Management Process

New Audit Available on Construction Management

City Updates FMLA Policy

Resources...

City Has A New Pharmacy Plan Vendor

Raleigh City Council Meeting Schedule

Office 365 Tips: Making Documents Accessible To Everyone

Tips and Tricks for Successful Council Agenda Submission

New ServiceNow Catalog for Ordering New Computers

Audit Office and Integrity Line

Questions About Office 365? We Have Answers!

New Branded PowerPoint Template for Staff Use is Available!

Think that Email Is Suspicious? Here Is How We Will Let You Know

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