Make your benefits elections for 2021 by enrolling now through 5 p.m., Oct. 22.
Visit the Open Enrollment Website to learn what’s new with benefit plans and review the Open Enrollment Guide. Plus, there are FAQs and instructions.
If you have any questions, reach out to your Benefits Ambassador.
Join our LGBTQ & Allies Association Employee Resource Group for a virtual event to celebrate National Coming Out Day on Oct. 9 at noon.
The event will be a lunchtime conversation about the importance of coming out in the workplace, shared personal experiences, and our collective visions and goals for the future.
Please join to listen or participate! All are welcome.
This event will be held on Zoom. The Meeting ID is 845 7963 4383.
The County Technology Office has launched a new site called TechBlog.
This SharePoint site hosts information on emerging technology being used across the County, a handy technology reference glossary, and alerts on upcoming technology updates.
TechBlog is not just for IT employees, it is open to everyone. Visit the site today.
Live Well San Diego has partnered with an app called Vizer that allows you to turn your exercise time into donated meals to the San Diego Food Bank.
Sign up for the free app, sync your Fitbit, Apple Watch or smartphone to track your steps or exercise minutes, and then get moving! When you reach 30 minutes or 10,000 steps, a sponsor will donate a meal on your behalf to the San Diego Food Bank.
This month is Hunger Action Month and our goal is to get 25,000 meals donated for students with the campaign Steps for Students.
Benefits Ambassadors are ready to help you with 2021 Open Enrollment! These benefits experts can help you review plan information and answer specific questions so that Open Enrollment from Sept. 28 through Oct. 22 is a breeze.
Benefit Ambassadors can be reached by email or phone. If your department is not listed, please reach out to any ambassador in your group.
Learn more:
With the rise in unemployment claims, there has also been a rise in fraudulent unemployment claims filed using employees’ personal information including Social Security numbers. Scammers are illegally filing for unemployment in the name of other people in the hopes of cashing in on unemployment benefits.
You do not need to do anything at this time. However, if the Department of Human Resources believes that you have been a victim of this type of fraud, your departmental human resources officer will reach out to you.
It’s a good reminder to continue to be vigilant on protecting your personal information.
Learn proper currency handling techniques with an instructor from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US & C). This online workshop is appropriate for a variety of positions that work with cash and checks, including:
Clerks
Cashiers
Accountants
Office Assistants
Analysts
Attendees will receive a Cash Handling Training Manual and a certificate of completion.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
Time: 9 a.m. -noon
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $40
Questions: ttcsymposiums@sdcounty.ca.gov
Help fight the flu. Get your flu shot at no cost!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Getting a flu vaccine during 2020-2021 will be more important than ever!
The County is offering free influenza vaccinations to County employees at various worksites beginning Sept. 22. Face coverings and social distancing are required. Appointments are highly encouraged..
View the Schedule and Make an Appointment Now
Good news! Additional flu shots events are also available through Kaiser Permanente and UnitedHealthcare.
Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer, Getting a flu shot in 2017.
Tips to Stay Healthy
In addition to getting vaccinated, people should also do the following to avoid getting sick:
Wash hands thoroughly and often
Use hand sanitizers
Stay away from sick people
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Clean commonly touched surfaces
If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with others
Please note: Appointments at secured locations are limited to staff with access to the work site. (This includes Sheriff and Psychiatric Hospital locations).
Our Employee Resource Group Council hosted a listening session on social justice, equity and identity on Thursday, Sept. 10. Watch the archive and challenge yourself!
The ERG Council invites employees to participate in the CA4Health Racial Equity and Social Justice 21-Day Challenge. The challenge is designed to help us discover how racial, social and environmental injustices impact our community, to connect with one another, and identify ways to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination.
Participants will dedicate approximately 30 minutes each day on activities such as reading an article, watching a video, reflecting on personal experiences and more.
The challenge starts Sept. 14. Register now.
For questions, suggestions, or to get in touch with the ERG Council, please email ergcouncil@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Flags are flying at half-staff at all County facilities today in tribute to first responders and all those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
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