Pear-fect bites of employee events, initiatives, spotlights, and more! | |
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Welcome to this week's edition of The Slice!
Below you will find helpful information about what is going on in the workplace.
If you have suggestions for future content, please email hr@pearlandtx.gov.
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| In This Issue | | HR News - Events & Happenings | | |
| March Calendar & Work Anniversaries | Welcome to our new CoP members | | Virtual Town Hall | Astros Day at Minute Maid Park | | 2024 Why in Action | Women in Leadership Luncheon | | |
| Wellness Seminar | Kesley Care Expansions + Specialties | | Kelsey Mobile Unit @ PD |
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| Training & Development Opportunities | | |
| HR Training Request Form | L.E.A.P. 2024 Application | | Working in a Multigenerational Office | Leadership Orientation 2.0 | | Leadership Orientation 1.0 | Trakstar Training | | |
| Important Information Reminders | | |
| Work Shield Reminder | CoP Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | | |
| Health, Risk, & Safety Information | | |
| After Hours Drug Testing Protocol | See Something, Say Something Reminder | | |
Women's History Month: Women in Leadership Luncheon | |
*Note: Be sure to select "Knowledge Series 2024, City of Pearland Employee" on the registration page. This event is free for employees. | |
Astros Day at Minute Maid Park - May 31st | |
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Come and join us for a re-match of our 2023 ALDS battle with the Minnesota Twins and stay after the game for one of our vaunted fireworks displays to kick off the summer!
Represent the City of Pearland and enjoy a night at Minute Maid Park rooting for your Houston Astros! The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.
Please use this link to purchase tickets https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Citypearland
Only 200 tickets are secured for COP.
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Policy on Offsite Events
Although this is an off-site event, employees should remember we are expected, whether on or off duty, to conduct ourselves with the highest degree of integrity and refrain from any behavior that might be harmful to yourself, your coworkers, or the City.
Should you or another employee be unable to drive safely following this or any event, additional information about EAP assistance with rideshare reimbursement can be found by visiting the link below.
Safe Ride Flyer
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PEAR - Positive Employee Appreciation & Recognition | |
Have you noticed an employee or peer doing something great and want to recognize their efforts? Submit an employee recognition form through Pearnet. Nominees will get an opportunity to win great prizes and be celebrated for a job well done. | |
March Work Anniversaries
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| 25-Years | | Harry Hunt
Robert Little
Steven Weaver | | |
| 10-Years | | Zachary Grady
Crystal Odom | | |
| 5-Years | | Steven Buchanan
Shaquille Edwards
William Marquez
Julieta Martinez | | |
Welcome to our new CoP members | |
During the week of February 26th, the city welcomed 22 talented and dedicated new hires to a variety of departments across the city. During their New Employee Experience week, they participated in various group activities, heard from department leadership, met and presented to our esteemed City Managers Office and Mayor, and learned all about our city’s values and mission. We look forward to working with them to ensure the future of the City of Pearland, The Community of Choice! | |
Spaghetti Tower Champs
During New Employee Experience, new hires get an opportunity to work together on several team projects and competitions. As practice in working on cross-functional teams, new hires worked to build towers out of spaghetti and marshmallows.
The team with the tallest tower, pictured left to right, included: Kelly Brown, Humera Ansari, River Zapata, Anderson Ford, Michael Buddo-Mighty, and Jaden Hunter.
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Pearland Poster Winners
New hires also worked in teams to create drawings that represented Pearland and everything they learned during their new hire experience. The winning team earned a photo with Mayor Cole.
Pictured are: Salma Olivares, Elisa Olvera, Trevor Jackson, Mayor Cole, Genaro Trevino, Miguel Fonseca, and William Lindsey.
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Fire Marshal & Dio in Action
As part of the onboarding experience, new hires get a chance to learn about each department. During last week's NEE, Fire Marshal Chad McCune and investigator Dio joined the group to teach them about the duties of the City's Fire Marshal's Office. The duo showcased his investigation skills when the Fire Marshal planted a small amount of accelerant on a Q-Tip leaving Dio to sniff it out.
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Rita Canas
PT Administrative Assistant
Korey Smith
Temporary Records Analyst
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Humera Ansari
Budget Analyst
Kelly Brown
Customer Service Representative I
William Lindsey
Finance & Compliance Administrator
Allysa Madere
Customer Service Representative I
Rafael Razo
Utility Field Technician
Gavin Tate
Utility Field Technician
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Michael Buddo-Mighty
Athletic Coordinator
Christopher Cantu
Parks Maintenance Worker
Anderson Ford
Parks Maintenance Worker
Jaden Hunter
Parks Maintenance Worker
Sally MacLaren-Meuer
Head Lifeguard
River Zapata
HLifeguard
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Brian Arnwine
Police Officer
Joshua Greer
Police Officer
Elisa Olvera
Telecommunications Operator
Travis Potter
Police Officer
Genaro Trevino
Police Officer
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Miguel Fonseca
Utility Maintenance Technician
Trevor Jackson
Utility Maintenance Technician
Salma Olivares
Treatment Plant Operator II
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2024 Why in Action Nominations | |
Have you witnessed a co-worker performing their Why in Action? Check out your colleagues who have been recognized for embodying their Why by clicking the button below. | |
Training & Professional Development | |
Tools to help you succeed:
Interviewing & hiring soon? The next New Employee Experience:
Need to find corrective action forms, performance tools, and the manager's playbook?
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View the leadership toolbox HERE
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Training & Professional Development Opportunities | |
HR Training Request Form
Would you like to request training for your team or department? Great! Your HR Training & Development team now has an online Training Request Form that you can complete to request your desired training.
Please use this form to make a formal request.
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Bringing It: Finding Value in Your Role
Training offered by Alliance Work Partners
Wednesday, March 6 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (virtual)
Who should attend: This training is open to everyone
This introspective training reinforces employees’ individual attitudes about their contribution to a team. It poses an essential question: What brings importance to the work I do: the job title or my own integrity?
Topics include:
- Identifying your contribution to the whole
- Assessing your personal values and beliefs
- Infusing significance into any role we perform
*Please note that this training is offered through our partnership with Alliance Work Partners. The City of Pearland is not responsible for the quality of the training or recording.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*In order to register for the webinar, you will need an active AWP account. You can set up your account using the registration link above. The registration code is AWP-PEARL-3136.
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Working in a Multigenerational Office
Characteristics of different generations in the workplace
Thursday, March 14 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (virtual)
Who should attend: Everyone, but a special focus on leaders
Today’s workforce is comprised of individuals representing four generations. There are special nuances within each group and their attitudes about work differ. This course will help you learn key characteristics about each generation, how to interact, and how to find common ground in a multigenerational workplace.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Leadership 2.0
Wednesday, March 27 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who should attend: Strongly encouraged for people leaders who have completed Leadership Orientation.
Leadership 2.0 is for leaders that have completed Leadership Orientation 1.0. It provides additional tools to promote effective leadership.
Topics to be covered:
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Management
- Difficult & Courageous Conversations
- Leading vs Facilitating Meetings
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Trakstar Training
Performance review season is right around the corner! If you're not sure how to get started, join us during the month of April to learn more about completing the employee self-evaluation and review. There are also sessions for managers responsible for completing reviews.
EMPLOYEE SESSIONS: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Employees session dates/times:
Thursday, April 11th - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesday, April 30th - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
MANAGER SESSION: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Manager session dates/times:
Tuesday, April 9th - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Thursday, April 18th - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday, April 19th - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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We are proud to be partnered with Work Shield in aiding to prevent, deal with, and help solve any harassment or discrimination that may happen in the workplace.
Starting now, if you experience any form of workplace harassment or discrimination - from a co-worker, manager, independent contractor, or someone else from the workforce - you now have options in reporting.
- Go to your Supervisor/Manager
- Come to the Human Resources department
- Report the incident directly to Work Shield
When an incident is reported to your supervisor or HR, we will help you get the information submitted to Work Shield so that their specialized professionals can conduct an impartial investigation into the incident and help resolve it fairly and quickly.
To report an incident to Work Shield directly, there are a couple options:
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Visit pearland.workshieldportal.com
- Call 866.946.5558.
- Come to HR and we will help you submit the claim
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City of Pearland
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Health, Risk & Safety Information | |
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City of Pearland
After Hours Mobile Drug Testing Protocols
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Mobile Drug Testing will be available after hours (9 pm -9 am) 7 Days a week for the following:
Employee involved with an accident/ incident
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Supervisor contacts Risk Management through accident/ incident hotline: (713) 775-1471
- Determination is made (non-Injury) as to if Mobile Drug Testing can be used.
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Employee is to be taken to afterhours treating facilities (Neighbors or Memorial Hermann)
- Testing to be performed by process available at Treating Facility - Policy 3.13a (B)
Risk Management:
- Will notify Mobile Drug Testing firm with the Specifics for the Employee
- Employee will be taken to Designated Testing locations:
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| Police Personnel | Police Station - 2555 Cullen Blvd. | | Fire Personnel | Assigned Fire Station | | EPW Personnel | Admin. Building - 2016 Old Alvin Rd | | Parks & Rec. Personnel | Parks Maintenance Facility - 3509 E. Orange St. | | All other Personnel | Public Safety Building- 2555 Cullen Blvd. | | |
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Mobile Drug test agent will provide Supervisor/ Designee with Identifying credentials (ID, Driver License).
- Mobile Drug testing agent will perform sweep thru of assigned testing bathroom where testing can be performed.
Results:
- Will be sent directly to HR – Fax, email
- HR/ Risk Management will notify Supervisor of the results
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Your Human Resources Team | |
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Samira Areshia
HR Business Partner
sareshia@pearlandtx.gov
O: 281.652.1656
C: 832.470.3702
Business Units
Community Development
Communications
Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Fire Department
Information Technology Department
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Valerie Johnson
HR Business Partner
vjohnson@pearlandtx.gov
O: 281.652.1634
C: 832.470.3771
Business Units
City Secretary's Office
EPW
Human Resources
Utilities
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Shaterica Washington
HR Business Partner
swashington@pearlandtx.gov
O: 281.652.1620
C: 832.977.6895
Business Units
Finance
Municipal Courts
PEDC
Police
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The City Administration, Legal department, and Parks & Recreation business units are currently managed by HR Assistant Director Melissa Sullinger. | |
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The Slice is created by the HR Generalist with content approved by HR Director LaRae James, in the HR Department. To submit a story for inclusion, email hr@pearlandtx.gov with "Employee Announcement" in the subject line by Thursday at 12 p.m. on the week prior to when you would like it included.
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