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Jan. 18, 2023
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Tool to help manage volume of email
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Health Authority(OHA) have a shared policy about sending emails to large internal groups, like agency or program all-staff lists. The policy is a tool to help manage the number of emails sent to large groups of employees and was last updated in July 2022.
The stated purpose is to help make our internal email communications informative without creating too many email messages. That means we have limits on who is authorized to send mass emails to ODHS employees. People authorized to send emails to large groups include agency directors, their leadership delegates, and employees in the ODHS Office of Communications.
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Career Advocates session today at 12:30 p.m.
Join the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Human Resources (HR) Career Advocates team for open office hours later today. This month the team shares information about areas and positions within ODHS that you may be interested in pursuing. The team will share how to transition between programs and you can ask questions about specific positions in which you are interested.
The Career Advocates are part of ODHS recruiting and pleased to offer their expertise the first and third Wednesday of every month, via Teams. All sessions are from 12:30 to 2 p.m. using the single Teams link. Add a reminder to your calendar with the Teams link today!
Regular check-ins give everyone a voice
Your manager has until Jan. 31, 2023, to schedule your 2022 fourth quarter check-in with you and submit the information into Workday. The quarterly check-in is set aside for a discussion between each employee and their manager to document progress towards meeting performance expectations and goals in a particular calendar quarter.
These meetings are also known as Performance Accountability Feedback (PAF) sessions and offer benefits to both managers and employees. Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Director Fariborz Pakseresht said, "These check-ins help facilitate understanding of goals, communication, engagement, motivation and relationships between managers and their staff. Providing regular and effective feedback and direction to our staff can result in greater productivity, reduced turnover and higher employee engagement."
Another benefit of the quarterly check-in is the opportunity to discuss areas in which you wish to develop new skills or strengthen existing ones.
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Overcoming power dynamics
Recently, RiSE U shared how being vulnerable and honest with your manager can help get the most out of supervision and personal growth. The truth is, this can be hard to do with power dynamics involved. Power dynamics don’t just show up between employees and managers, but in all of our interactions. Our identities and the roles we fill shape our personal and positional power, both real and perceived, and this has real impacts on our one-one and group interactions.
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Whenever someone hears that the auditors are coming, there’s a natural response to pull the covers back over their head. Auditors are going to nit-pick or find fault wherever they can, right? Not necessarily!
While its true that the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Internal Audit and Consulting (IAC) unit looks to see if there are any issues with a program’s business processes and outcomes or any inefficiencies, the team also looks for equitable outcomes and compliance with policies.
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The CAO Corner is a feature highlighting select ODHS Central Services and ODHS Shared Services units. The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides leadership and direction for these units.
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Multigen Summit is scheduled for February 14 and 15
Registration is now open for the 2023 Multigen Summit taking place February 14 and 15. Select the day that works best for you, the same content is covered on both days so you only need to attend one day.
Join the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare (CW) Division and Self-Sufficiency Programs (SSP) as we discuss ways to strengthen collaborative relationships across the agency, engage authentically with families and communities, and commit to centering equity in every facet of our work so families can achieve lasting economic stability.
Whether you work for SSP, CW, Aging and People with Disabilities (APD), Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), or another part of ODHS, all employees are welcome and encouraged to participate. Register today!
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Learn more about the WELD ERG at a January 19 info session
We are excited to announce the first Women's Equity Leadership Development (WELD) Employee Resource Group (ERG) Orientation and Information Session taking place Jan. 19, 2023, from 1:05 to 2:55 p.m.
During the session, participants will learn about the ERG, meet with WELD Officers, build connections with WELD members, learn about ongoing work projects, explore how to become involved with professional development opportunities, as well as network with other participants.
Register for the January 19 Zoom event today and invite a colleague!
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Mental Health Matters! ERG meets January 23
You are invited to the next Mental Health Matters! monthly membership meeting via Teams Monday, January 23, from 1:30 to 3:20 p.m. The agenda includes a presentation from Occupational Health and Wellness Coordinator Lyndsie Gilbert who will discuss mental well-being resources available to all state employees through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). |
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Learn more about third-culture kids at the next RaIN meeting January 27
The Refugee and Immigrant Network Employee Resource Group (RaIN ERG) invites all Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) employees to their January 27 meeting where Abir Hakim leads a discussion on third-culture kids. Learn what factors into this identity, what are the foundations for connection, and how ODHS employees can assist people in the integration process. Join us Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, beginning at 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. |
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Bookmark these resources to help connect people to services here in Oregon and across the country along with information about employee health and wellness.
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