Deadline Today: Register for Contract Review Training

Procurement is offering Contract Business Owner (CBO) training on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for anyone involved in the contract review process.

Completing the training is required to become a CBO and to eligible to submit contracts and agreements through the contract review process. After finishing the training, participants must fill out an acknowledgment form, which will be available at the end of the session.

Attendance is optional for current CBOs. However, current CBOs are encouraged to come to refresh their knowledge.

The deadline to register for the training is the end of day today. Sign up here. Click here to read more details on County Connect.

Updates and Resources From HR

Employee Assistance Program | October Newsletters & Webinar 

The employee newsletter is now available. In this edition, you will find topics like mental health risks at work, fighting stress with healthier eating and much more.

Our manager newsletter includes providing EAP support to your employees, helping your employees stay motivated and addressing confidence on the job.

The October Webinar focuses on Grief and Loss. Participants will have to preregister to attend.

Invest in Yourself Event for All Employees: Happiness is the Key to Finding Joy at Work Don't miss an exciting virtual speaker event on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This event welcomes global speaker Sunny Gross, Culture Chief at Delivering Happiness, who will guide you on an inspiring journey of finding joy at work.

Click here to read more about the opportunity and what you will take away from it. Plus, register now for the Invest in Yourself speaker event to be entered into a raffle to receive one of 10 "Beyond Happiness" books!

Expo Raffle: Check Your Tickets!

Today is the final day to claim your prize if you have a winning ticket number from the 50/50 raffle. New tickets will be drawn on Tuesday for any unclaimed prizes. Check your 50/50 raffle tickets and contact HR today if you have one of the winning ticket numbers. Review the winning ticket numbers here.

In Case You Missed It: October HR Update

If you missed the Friday HR Update, click here to check it out.  Topics include: Retirement security Holiday Policy change Professional development opportunities Back to top

Reminder: Wear Pink on Friday

Wear pink on Friday, Oct. 13, to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness month. We will honor World Cancer day in February for employees to wear the color of their choice to raise awareness about other cancers. Last week's Fun Committee email incorrectly referenced Friday's date as Oct. 14. Back to top

Celebrating Our Employees

National Case Management Week We are so thankful for our Case Managers in Social Services, led by Ashley Lantz. They are making a measurable impact in our community by connecting clients to helpful resources.

National Community Planning Month We appreciate the work of our Planning team, led by Lee Jenson, to make Union County communities better places to live, work, and play by taking a comprehensive perspective. Back to top

Do you have a message to share with all Union County employees? Click here to submit your Insider ideas.

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