The Employee Express
EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter
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Kimberly Allain
Senior Associate Vice President
EODA/HR Operations
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A Word from Leadership
In EODA/HR Operations, our leadership team spends a lot of time giving thought and discussion to the topic of the employee experience. Researchers in the field of Human Resources are driving this discussion across our industry and, frankly, there’s never been a more exciting time to be an HR professional than now. The excitement, however, is met with the sobering reality of the issues we face on the ground. There’s no doubt that the pandemic has pushed us into somewhat of an existential crisis as we grapple with issues like telework, employee wellbeing, and culture change. Along with these structural issues, we know that employees are experiencing other personal issues as they navigate their relationship with work and how they want to reconstruct their lives. None of these issues can be addressed using a “one size fits all” approach.
One of the reasons that I chose human resources, and the science of organizational leadership and behavior, is because...
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Tim is the Lead IT Consultant in the Information Technology Division. He leads seven technicians, and several student assistants, who all provide support to various departments on campus. Tim is also reaching a milestone this year as he celebrates thirty years of service at CPP! Thank you for all you do Tim!
What do you like most about your job?
"Everyone that is a part of the CPP family. I enjoy seeing a smile on a user’s face when a problem has been resolved by myself or our Team. I love the constant change of Technology, there is always something new to learn every day."
What is a quick tip that you want the campus to know?
"There is no "I" in the word "TEAM", it takes the whole TEAM working together in order for us to achieve success."
What do you like to do when you are not working?
"I still enjoy playing Baseball on weekends and playing in very competitive tournaments in Las Vegas and Arizona (against ex-pros) with a traveling club. I also enjoy doing home improvement projects and restoring old furniture with my wife (who is also my best friend). If time permits, I still coach Baseball with local kids in the High Desert."
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Model the Path to Self-Regulation for Students and Colleagues | |
Walk and Talk with a Leader | |
Student Employee
Timekeeping Training
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March 17, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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March 22, 2022
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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March 23, 2022
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
| | Empower others and ourselves to manage stress, delay gratification, stay organized, and act with agency. Self-regulation is a critical skill for young people and adults to navigate every facet of life. We will demonstrate self-regulation strategies in our Me Moments Toolkit, so we all can model self-regulation in our classroom and work environments. | | |
Join Us in the World of Engineering! Let your imagination come to life as Associate Dean, Dr. Alan Fuchs, gives us a tour of the College of Engineering for our March Walk and Talk with a Leader! We will get a peek into multiple labs (Liquid Rocket Lab, 3D printing lab, and the project lab), see Formula and Baja cars which were designed and built by engineering students, and
more!
| | Student Employee Timekeeper training is provided once a month and will include the student employee time reporting process, along with the department’s roles and responsibilities. Attendance is required before access is granted. All student timekeepers and student time approvers are welcome to join! | |
Navigating Market Volatility | |
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March 29, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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April 12, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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April 22, 2022
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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With everything going on, you may be feeling uncertain about many things, including your finances. The good
news is that Fidelity is here to help you—and help is only a click or a phone call away. Join Fidelity for a complimentary learning event. This workshop will review what is happening in the markets and why - and help answer your questions.
| | Cascade is the University’s free content management system that will help you build and maintain your team's website. In this series, we will provide step-by-step instructions on common Cascade features to increase your level of comfort using the system and support your journey to creating vibrant Cal Poly Pomona webpages. This session will help you find out how to access Cascade Learn, the method to locate the page you want to edit, and understand available content. | | Staff and faculty are invited to join the Center for Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE) as we recognize our 2022 Wall of COOL (Celebrating Outstanding Opportunities for Learning) awardees! Discover some of the innovative ways CPP faculty are combining technology with pedagogy to help students succeed. After the awards, stay for a special (virtual) workshop on Inclusive Teaching for Everyone: Reaching More Students, featuring nationally known educator and author Dr. José Bowen. | |
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Congratulations to Jesus Avalos who was promoted to Manager of Strategic Learning & Organizational Effectiveness!
Jesus has worked as a Learning & Development Consultant for CPP for the last three years. In addition, Jesus brings more than fifteen years as an organizational facilitator and nine years as a manager. In his new position, he will oversee the daily operations and assist with providing support to the CSC and the Learning Team.
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Congratulations to Amanda Elias who is our new Employee/Labor Relations Specialist!
Amanda previously worked within the University Police Department as the Training & Operations Specialist and brings with her a wealth of experience in the areas of policy compliance and operational excellence. She has ten years of experience in regulatory compliance and implementation.
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Congratulations to Ellen Bui who is our new HR Policy & Audit Readiness Analyst!
Ellen has twenty plus years of experience in Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee/Labor Relations, including eleven years in the Chancellor’s Office. Ellen is leveraging her experience to ensure CPP effectively implements compliant HR processes.
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Congratulations to Gaby Garcia who is our new Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Specialist!
This new role for our department supports employment diversity, equity, inclusion, and compliance efforts. Gaby previously served as an Employee Labor Relations Specialist at CPP and has fifteen years of experience in civil rights compliance and programming.
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2022 Service Awards
Recipient List Review
To ensure the accuracy of the list of 2022 service awards recipients, please review the list (inclusive of State, ASI and Cal Poly Pomona Foundation employees) and email the Customer Service Center to report any omissions or corrections by Friday, April 15, 2022.
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Approve Student Time by April 7
April 7 is the last day for departments to review and approve student time in PeopleSoft for the month of March.
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Did you receive a CalPERS Dependent Eligibility Verification letter?
Dependent Eligibility Verification is the process of verifying the eligibility of your spouse, domestic partner, children, stepchildren, and domestic partner's children (aka family members) for state health and dental benefits enrollment. For more information and steps how to complete when you are notified, click the link below.
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How do I check the status for a campus position I applied for?
If you applied for a staff or management position you may check the status of your application through the Applicant login on the Careers page.
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Can I view my W-2 online?
You may view your W-2 through a secure, web-based employee self-service portal, called Cal Employee Connect (CEC), available through the State Controller’s Office. Through CEC, you can view your paycheck advice statements (earnings statements) and W-2 forms. Registration is easy and only takes a few minutes.
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When is our next payday?
Master Payday
March 30, 2022 - Employees who receive paper paychecks may pick-up their paycheck after 4:00 PM. Contact your department for pick-up details.
April 1, 2022 - Employees with direct deposit will have their paychecks posted to their bank account (varies with each banking institution).
Positive Payday
April 15, 2022 - Student, Hourly, and Overtime/Shift Differential employees may pick-up their paychecks. Contact your department for pick-up details.
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Have more CPP Human Resources questions? | Do you need to request an employee reasonable accommodation? No problem, let us know by sending us an Employee Accommodation Request [opens in new window] or by calling (909) 869-4095. | |
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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson
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