On May 2, 2023 several employees were recognized for achieving an anniversary milestone with Union County for serving 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years! Congratulations to each of you! Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated! Click here to check out a quick video of the ceremony. The full list of recipients can be found on the Employee Service Awards page on County Connect.
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Annual evaluation reporting summaries have been shared with department directors. Supervisors may begin scheduling performance conversation meetings now with employees. As you gear up to have your performance conversation with your manager/employee, come prepared to discuss the following:
- Review Performance over the past 12 months
- Discuss goals/projects for upcoming year
- Be open/listen to feedback
- Be prepared to discuss ideas/thoughts for the next review period.
Pending budget approval, eligible employees will receive a pay for performance increase in their July 6 paycheck. Click here to review eligibility guidelines for receiving a pay for performance increase. Directors will receive an email during the week of June 19 regarding personnel action form (PAF) pick-up.
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ended May 11, 2023, which means some COVID-19 related benefits have changed. Click here for details. Due to the end of the public health emergency, COVID-19 home test kits are no longer covered by the health plan. However, free COVID-19 home test kits are available via the drive-thru at the Human Services building and the Human Resources office in the Government Center. Limited quantities are available per individual.
New Medical Shopping Tool
The myMarpai Medical Shopping Tool is now available to health plan members. This tool allows members to view the actual prices charged for medical services and procedures. Click to view the program flyer or FAQ.
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Open Enrollment Continues
The annual enrollment period for our Health Plan, Dental Plan, Community Eye Care and Flexible Spending Account Plan ends June 14, 2023. Click here for an overview of 2023 open enrollment.
Employee Assistance Program | June Newsletters
Unique Learning Opportunity | 23 Spots Remain
There are many occasions in both our professional and personal life when we are called on unexpectedly to speak or inform people, colleagues, and customers. Learn why impromptu speaking is so critical to your career, how to structure your reply to give a clear and strong message, and what to do when you have no time to prepare and have to think on your feet. This course is designed to help you become a more effective and confident speaker in impromptu situations.
The course Impromptu Speaking by VirtualSpeech covers:
- On-the-spot speaking situations
- Strategies for buying time when called on unexpectedly to speak
- Overcome fear of speaking in impromptu situations
- Practice impromptu speaking using Virtual Reality
Click here to learn more about the course. To request a spot, email Donna D’Alessandro or call 704.283.3831.
2023 Leadership Development Graduation
 Congratulations to the Leadership Development class of 2022-2023! A ceremony was held on June 1 to celebrate their hard work and dedication to this program.
Click here to view the list of graduates, view a photo album and congratulate your colleagues.
Many employees were asked to complete position questionnaires to aid in information gathering for the compensation and classification study. Thank you for your participation. McGrath Consulting will be conducting market surveys and reviewing job information over the next few months to compile their recommendations. If you missed the message from the Management Team regarding the compensation and classification study, review details here.
Answers on how to report a work-related injury or incident may be found in the Reporting Injuries and Accidents procedures found on the Risk Management page on County Connect. These procedures cover what to do in the event of an employee injury, vehicle accident procedures, or how to handle injuries of clients that may occur as a result of County operations. Contact Risk Manager Keith Richards with any questions.
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