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Please take a few moments and complete the annual Human Resources Voice of the Customer Survey. County employees are our primary customers and it’s important for us to hear from you about what we are doing well and our areas of opportunity. The 10-question survey provides an opportunity to provide feedback specifically around HR’s ability to successfully meet the six customer service standards. The survey will be open through Nov. 30. We look forward to hearing from you.
National Retirement Security Month Drawing
Many of you participated in the initiative last month to enhance your retirement readiness by increasing your NC401(k) or 457 plan contribution. Congratulations to Wyatte McBryde in the Fire Marshal’s Office, the lucky winner of the $250 gift card based on his participation in this drawing.
Remember to stay up to date on your retirement plans and update beneficiaries and contributions on a regular basis.
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Need Help with Family and Medical Leave?
Help has arrived! Navigating the Family and Medical Leave Act can be complex and employee leave situations can be complicated. View the new Family & Medical Leave (FML) employee packet to give you straightforward assistance for many of your FML questions. For specific FML questions, contact Benefits.
Coming Soon | Open Enrollment for Optional Life Insurance
Important Holiday Policy Changes Effective November 4
Holiday policy changes became effective on Nov. 4. Review the important reminders about your timecard and other changes here.
Expo 50/50 Raffle Prize Winner
Congratulations to Alex Cole in Facilities Management, winner of the Expo 50/50 raffle to support the Christmas Bureau.
Employees raised more than $1,500 through raffle ticket sales, and Alex took half of the money raised ($780). The other half went to the Christmas Bureau to help purchase items for families in need. If you would like to volunteer with the Christmas Bureau this year, remember to sign up and use your Volunteer Time Off for this opportunity.
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It’s Volunteer Season!
Eligible employees have 16 hours per year to use toward volunteering in Union County with approved agencies. Volunteer Time Off (VTO) requests require two steps. First, the employee completes the VTO Request Form. Once approved by the supervisor, the second step occurs when the employee requests this time in Employee Self Service to appear on the timecard. VTO should be taken in at least two-hour increments. Review full policy details.
Great NEW Tool for Hiring Managers!
We are happy to introduce the new Interview Form Builder tool to create your interview questionnaires with ease. This form leads you through selecting interview questions to build your questionnaire for applicant interviews. Choose from almost 300 questions for management or non-management applicant interview questions. Key features include: Ability to select up to 15 questions or create custom questions for the specific job, arrange questions in the preferred order, choose management or non-management questions, scoring feature included. Once your selections are made, the form is then emailed to you and you’re ready to print forms for your interview panel. Get started with the Interview Form Builder today!
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Look for communications beginning next month to kickoff the 2024 Employee Climate Survey in January. Your feedback and participation are important in this organization-wide survey. Stay tuned for more information and announcements about the survey as we get ready to listen, learn and grow based on your insights and perspectives.
The Employee Newsletter seeks to help lift employee’s spirits by providing the following articles: Living Well in Anxious Times, Flip the Script with Positive Self-Talk and so much more.
The Supervisor Newsletter provides guidance to leaders navigating unique employee situations to include: What can a supervisor do if employees are demonstrating anxiety related to news, conflict resolution skills for supervisors, and other relevant articles.
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The November webinar, available on Nov. 16, 21 and 27, addresses Financial Stress and Behavioral Solutions. Participants will:
- understand financial stress
- explore the impact of financial stress
- learn common causes of financial stress
- identify behavioral responses to financial stress
- foster behavioral solutions
- learn to build financial resilience
The Quarterly Manager’s Training, available on Nov. 8 and 28, focuses on Managing Different Personalities with Different Generations. Participants will:
- recognize the different personalities of those we manage
- understand how generational views impact work styles
- learn to recognize different motivators and needs for employees
- recognize your own management style
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