Pear-fect bites of employee events, initiatives, spotlights, and more! | | |
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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- TrakStar annual performance reviews will open in May. Remember to log into your review prior to May 1st to add notes or list accomplishments
- The June 2025 LEAP application is now open.
- Kelsey Mobile Unit will be at City Hall on April 22
| | | March 26 | Leadership Orientation 1.0 | | March 27 | Training: Fire Warden
*see training section for more information
Click HERE to register | | April 8 | Training: Best Practices in Email
*see training section for more information
Click HERE to register | | April 16 | Training: iCompass
*see training section for more information
Click HERE to register | | April 17 | Training: iCompass
*see training section for more information
Click HERE to register | | April 22 | Kelsey Seybold Mobile Health Unit at City Hall 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
*see benefits & wellness news to learn more
Click HERE to schedule an appointment | | April 24 | Training: 1st Amendment Auditor
*see training section for more information
Click HERE to register | | April 29 | Training: 1st Amendment Auditor
*see training section for more information
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- Women's History Month actually began in 1981 as a week designated as Women's History Week
- Since 1988, U.S. presidents have issued proclamations designating the month of March as Women's History Month
- Women's History Month is designed to highlight the contributions women have made to society
- The National Women's History Museum was founded in 1996 as a virtual-first museum
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| HR News - Events, Reminders & Happenings | | | |
HR Updates
Human Resources is undergoing some changes, but we remain committed to supporting you. While we work toward full staffing, there have been adjustments to Business Partner support.
We are dedicated to providing excellent customer service. While we strive to respond as quickly as possible, accuracy is our top priority. Responses may take a little longer at times, and we appreciate your patience.
| | All Personnel Action Forms should be sent to hr@pearlandtx.gov. Business unit support will be managed according to the chart below: | | | Shaterica Washington
x1620 | Valerie Johnson
x1634 | | City Secretary's Office
Communications
Engineering & Public Works
Municipal Court
PEDC
Police
Utilities
Visit Pearland | Administration
Community Development
Finance
Fire
Human Resources
IT
Legal
Parks & Recreation | | | Astro's Day at Daikin Park - April 11 | |
Get ready for a thrilling evening of baseball and camaraderie as the City of Pearland employees rally to support our home team against the division rival Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim! Arrive early to kick off the fun with happy hour at the Michelob Ultra Club Patio bar, where you'll enjoy refreshing drinks and good company. Stick around after the game for a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the Houston sky—an experience that's sure to be a home run!
Power field box tickets come with $15 loaded onto the barcode for use in the stadium at any in-wall concessions or team stores throughout the stadium.
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**Special Note: Pearland Fire Department and Pearland Police Department Honor Guards have been invited to team up in presenting colors at the beginning of the game. We hope to see you there as we support the Astros, PFD, PPD, and the CoP!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of sports, socializing, and celebration. Click the Button below to purchase your tickets!
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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 Program
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Save the Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Food Truck Feat & Cornhole Tournament
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LEAP Application now open
The next LEAP session is scheduled for June 16-19, 2025.
If you're interested in tapping into your inner leader and learning more about leadership at all levels, click the button below to apply.
The deadline is May 1, 2025.
*Unfortunately, if you attended LEAP in the last 3 years you are not eligible to apply at this time.
| | Do you have a column of data that you need to separate into two columns an Excel workbook? Follow the simple tip below: | | |
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
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Why in Action
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. "
| | | Congratulations to all of the employees who will meet their tenure milestone in March. The Tenure Thursday celebration will be held on Thursday, March 27th, from 9:30 - 10:30 AM, in the City Council Chambers. Please join us as we celebrate our March honorees! | | | 10-Years | | Josiah Csiki
Brett Clairmont
Eduardo Fernandez
William Godfrey
Brian Morris
John Ostlund
Alejandro Lopez | | | | 5-Years | | Guadalupe Baez
Justino Rodriguez
Eric Hughes
Keenan Ilse
Citlalli Pina
Hunter Parks | | | |
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Addictions
April 2, 2025
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month! In this webinar, Dr. Biren Patel, Behavioral Medicine, will give an overview of alcohol addiction and the signs and symptoms of other common addictions. In addition, he will highlight some resources available to help those who are experiencing addiction. Dr. Patel will also answer audience questions.
| | 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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Fire Warden Training
Thursday, March 27 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
@City Hall - Council Chambers
*Required for all designated fire wardens but open to any employee interested in learning more about the fire warden program
Fire wardens are essential to ensuring the safety of building occupants in the event of a fire emergency. They lead and provide instructions in emergency evacuations and help staff stay prepared by conducting safety drills and equipment checks
Attend this training to learn about evacuation routes, procedures during an active fire alarm, using fire extinguishers, and where AEDs are located
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Best Practices for Email
Tuesday, April 8 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
@City Hall Annex- Texas Training Room
*Open to all employees
Email has become a simple and fast way to communicate. It can become easy to omit professionalism and get overwhelmed by the number of emails received. Attend this training to learn a few tips on email etiquette and using features in Outlook to help with efficiency and managing your email.
This training with cover:
- Email etiquette
- Calendar Management
- Using Outlook features for email management:
- Auto replies
- Creating rules
- Using folders, flags and reminders
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iCompass
Wednesday, April 16 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday, April 16 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
@ City Hall - Council Chambers
Thursday, April 17 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday, April 17 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
@Public Safety Building - PD Training Room #3
iCompass is the City’s automated agenda workflow system. All agendas for City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustments, and other City of Pearland Boards and Commissions, including joint meetings of these bodies must be created and routed through this system.
The AIRs you create will typically require that you coordinate several activities, many of which are interdepartmental. While the actual writing and information-gathering components of your work may involve tasks that are mostly independent, the majority of AIRs will include the need for a Council Resolution and/or Ordinance to be put into effect via Council action.
Attend this training to learn the steps to create an AIR, deadlines, and additional tips.
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1st Amendment Auditor Training
Thursday, April 24 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM
@City Hall - Council Chambers
Tuesday, April 29 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM
@City Hall - Council Chambers
*Open to all employees
First Amendment audits are conducted by individuals who may be aggressively asserting one or more constitutional rights. These audits typically involve one or more people photographing or video recording public officials, public employees, and/or citizens at a city facility or another public place.
- Attend this training to learn practical ways to prepare for and respond to a First Amendment auditor at your workplace.
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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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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
| | See Something, Say Something | |
City of Pearland
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
| | Health, Risk & Safety Information | | |
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.
- In the event immediate medical attention is required:
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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:
| | | 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
| | Your Human Resources Team | | Benefits/Wellness & Generalist | | |
Shaterica Washington
HR Business Partner
swashington@pearlandtx.gov
O: 281.652.1620
C: 832.977.6895
Business Units:
City Secretary
Communications
EPW
Municipal Court
PEDC
Police
Utilities
Visit Pearland
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Valerie
Johnson
Senior HR Business Partner
vjohnson@pearlandtx.gov
O: 281.652.1634
C: 832.470.3771
Business Units:
Administration
Community Development
Finance
Fire
Human Resources
IT
Legal
Parks & Recreation
| | TRAINING & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | | The Slice is created by the Training & Organizational Development team with content approved by HR Director LaRae James. 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. | | | | |
