Timesheets Due Thursday
All Employees: Complete your timesheet by Thursday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. Time should be recorded for the Jan. 27 - Feb. 9 pay period.
Supervisors: Please approve timesheets for your employees by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8.
If you have timesheet questions, email payroll.
P-Card Statements Due Thursday
P-Card holders: Reconcile and submit your January procurement card statements to Finance by the end of the day on Thursday, Feb. 8. All statements require two signatures. Find the statements on the network (\\union9\pcard).
Employee Climate Survey | Now Begins Feb. 12
The 2024 Employee Climate Survey will now be released next Monday, Feb. 12. In the meantime, check out FAQs and prior surveys on the Employee Climate Survey page on County Connect.
Risk Management Change
If you missed the email on Friday from County Manager Brian Matthews, there is a new point of contact for all risk management matters. Direct any inquiries related to workers' compensation claims, safety protocols, or other risk management issues to Michael Farrar by calling 980.210.4278.
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The 2024 Annual Evaluation Process is quickly approaching! Are you ready?
HR will offer NEOGOV Perform training for employees and managers who would like a refresher on the system/process.
*These trainings will be held separately for employees and managers to allow for thorough content review.
Click a training session below to sign up via NEOGOV Learn.
Employee Only Training:
Manager Only Training:
New employees and new managers are encouraged to attend. Contact Jennifer Davis, Assistant Director, HR, at 704.283.3803 if you need assistance registering.
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Exploring Grief and Loss | EAP February Webinar
Participants in this month's webinar about grief and loss will understand the complications and complexities of grief and loss, learn how to manage their grief and loss, and normalize uncertainty during a grief and loss season. Click here for registration details.
Employee Assistance Program | February Newsletters
Click here to view the newsletters on the EAP webpage on County Connect.
Employee newsletter topics include:
- Getting the most out of online counseling;
- Ending your day with a transition ritual;
- Stress tips from the field: Take it one day at a time.
Supervisor newsletter topics include:
- How can I encourage an employee to use EAP for assistance?
- How can I feel more comfortable using EAP for supervisory consultation?
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Following the retirement of Union County Fire Marshal Kevin Rigoli, Jon Williams was sworn in to serve as Fire Marshal by Lynn West, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, at the Emergency Services Center on Friday, Jan. 26. John Helms III was sworn in to serve as Deputy Fire Marshal.
Watch a short video from the Change of Command ceremony.
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Securely Dispose of Your Devices and Hard Drives
When it's time to part ways with your old devices like phones, tablets, computers, and other digital storage devices, safeguarding your personal data is crucial. To ensure no one can access your sensitive information, follow these simple steps for secure disposal:
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Backup Your Data: Always store all your data on another device or a trusted cloud service. This step is essential to protect and preserve your valuable information.
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Wipe Your Data: Use a reliable software tool or perform a factory reset to entirely erase your data from the device. Depending on the device, consider performing the wipe multiple times to ensure complete removal of data.
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Physically Destroy Storage: If the device still contains data after a factory reset or if it's too old to be wiped, physically destroy the device's storage. This step ensures no data can be recovered from the device.
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Recycle Responsibly: Choose to recycle your device at an electronics recycling center that specializes in destroying data or at a reputable retailer. This responsible disposal method contributes to environmental sustainability while prioritizing data security.
By following these fundamental steps, you can confidently and safely dispose of your old devices and hard drives, thereby protecting your privacy and enhancing your overall security.
Click here to see more digital security information on County Connect.
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Fun Committee: Team Spirit Day This Friday
All employees without uniform restrictions are encouraged to wear a shirt or hat supporting their favorite football team this Friday, Feb. 9, to celebrate the upcoming Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11.
If you choose not to participate, please adhere to the normal Friday casual dress code.
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This week marks one year since Public Communications launched the new and much-improved County Connect website.
If you haven't yet, check out these fantastic features:
- Did you know you can subscribe to Fun Committee updates? Head to the webpage, add your email address at the bottom, and you'll receive an email notification when a new blog post or news article is added.
- Have you seen the Form Finder? Bookmark this page for all forms related to incidents and workplace injuries.
- Download a custom-branded Union County background for your next virtual meeting.
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