The Employee Express

EODA/HR Bi-Weekly Newsletter

The Wellbeing Corner

Coping with Reactions to Difficult World News

On Tuesday, 5/24/22, we learned of an incident of mass violence in Texas at an elementary school, which resulted in the loss of at least 21 people including elementary school children. It is normal to feel a range of emotions and there is no one right way to feel or respond to a tragedy (collective trauma) such as this.

While psychological distress is not developed by everyone hearing and seeing images related to mass violence on television or via social media, exposure to such events, can cause...

Juan Carlos Torres

Juan Carlos is a Custodian in Facilities, Planning and Management and has been with CPP for four years. He is responsible for cleaning Building 121 West, both the first and second floor. There is a lot that goes into maintaining the cleanliness of this building including taking out the trash, wiping the dust, and taking special care to make sure the bathrooms are disinfected and cleaned for the employees and visitors. Juan Carlos goes above and beyond to make sure the building looks superb because Cal Poly Pomona is a quality institution, and he feels that our buildings should reflect that. Thank you for all you do, Juan Carlos!

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What do you like most about your job?

"I love talking to the people in the building. Everyone is so kind to me and they go out of their way to say hello. I love having conversations with them and I'm always touched by the fact that they recognize me and my work. These interactions motivate me to go above and beyond and keep their space clean."

What is a quick tip that you want the campus to know?

"It's important to recognize employees for their hard work. Sometimes, it can be something as small as telling someone 'you did a great job today'.

When you notice how hard we are working and you share your appreciation, it can go a long way and motivate us to continue to be better."

What do you like to do when you are not working?

"My favorite thing to do when I'm not working is watch soccer. My favorite team is América and my favorite player is Christian Ronaldo.

Thank you so much for recognizing me in this newsletter - it's the first time I've ever received something like this and it means so much to me that someone noticed the contribution I make to this university."

UPCOMING EVENTS

Student Timekeeping Training

Tuesday June 7

9 a.m. to Noon

Payroll Services is offering a Student Timekeeping training. This training will cover the student employee time reporting process, along with the department’s roles and responsibilities. A demo will be provided in PeopleSoft HR. All timekeepers and approvers are welcome to join!

Fighting Cancer with Kaiser Permanente

Men's Health

Leaving Your CalPERS Employer

Saturday June 11

10 a.m. to Noon

Tuesday June 14

2 to 3 p.m.

Wednesday June 15

11 to 11:20 a.m.

Cancer affects us all at some point in our lives, whether personally or through a loved one or acquaintance.

That’s because 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will develop cancer.

Fighting Cancer with Kaiser Permanente is a no-cost virtual event designed to teach and inspire. Learn about Kaiser Permanente’s cancer research and our total health approach to preventing and treating cancer.

Preventative care includes simple but important choices every man can make for himself and his family to live a longer and healthier life. In this webinar, you will explore what makes men’s health unique, identify strategies to maintain up to date screenings and discover self-care tools. You will be invited to create a realistic action plan that will help you take positive steps towards taking control of your health.

Whether you're new to the workforce, mid-career, or nearing retirement, our webcasts can help you better understand your CalPERS benefits.

Gain a better understanding of your options for your CalPERS contributions and benefits if you leave a CalPERS-covered employer before retirement. Join us to learn about the effects of separating from your employer.

UPDATES & REMINDERS

CSU Leadership Academy Training Program

Systemwide Learning & Development is thrilled to launch the first CSU Leadership Academy in June 2022. The Leadership Academy is a customized CSU program that blends research-based leadership best practices with CSU priorities, values and goals. In line with our mission, the CSU Leadership Academy fosters a culture of inclusive, collaborative learning where leaders engage in reflective practices and tangible actions to develop intellectually, personally and professionally.

Congratulations to the Cal Poly Pomona Nominees!

Dr. Terri Gomez (Academic Affairs)

Michelle Cardona (Administrative Affairs)

Catherine Quirk (Advancement)

Trevor Henderson (IT)

Dawnita Franklin (President's Office)

Thank you Staff Council

Thank you Staff Council for a fun and entertaining staff appreciation week! Events included:

Stretch sessions
Kitchen and Compost Tips hosted by Jillian Gomez
Charm Bracelet Workshop
Cooking Demonstration Workshop hosted by Scott Kim
DIY Wedding Bouquets and Boutonnieres hosted by Andy Handy
Treasures of Fauxtopia Artifacts, Memorabilia and Souvenirs from The Most Believable Place on Earth hosted by Michele Cairella-Filmore

The week ended with a Luncheon at Centerpointe where our very own, Veronica Nolasco, won a raffle basket!

New HR Customer Service Request Form

The HR Customer Service Center (CSC) has transitioned general inquiries to ServiceNow which began on Wednesday, June 1. In order to enrich the HR customer service experience for the campus community, EODA/HR Operations has been working on an Employee Services portal. This platform will provide both internal and external customers the opportunity to submit and track their requests to our departments.

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One Team Award Nominations Open!

We are excited to announce that the One Team Award nomination period is officially open! This program, recognizing cross-departmental and cross-divisional teams — large and small — will return this year, with the nomination period for the second annual One Team Award running through Monday, June 6. University President Soraya M. Coley will announce the winner at Fall Convocation on Monday, August 22. We look forward to seeing your submission!

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CONTACT US

Do you have CPP Human Resources questions?

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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.

Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. - Margaret Cousins

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