Your View: County Addresses Homelessness in San Diego Riverbed

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The Department of Homeless Solutions and Equitable Communities shared these photos of their team, the City of San Diego and multiple partners addressing homelessness in the San Diego Riverbed during a four-day coordinated outreach event.

During the event, the team assisted 252 people experiencing homelessness, issued 62 Electronic Benefit Transfer cards on the spot using the Live Well Mobile Office, processed 47 Department of Motor Vehicle/birth certificate vouchers, gave flu, hepatitis A and Mpox vaccines, and distributed 39 hygiene kits to those in need.

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it. Be sure to include information about the photo and your name. One image will be posted to InSite every week and may be shared on social media. 

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Love is in the Air: Couples Say ‘I Do’ on Valentine’s Day

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NEwLYWED COUPLE Kierstyn and Aaron CELEBRATE THEIR MARRIAGE.

Marriage ceremonies were held throughout the County Wednesday as couples marked Valentine’s Day by exchanging vows. 

On Wednesday, between the four ARCC locations, 129 marriage licenses were issued and 101 wedding ceremonies took place. 

For more information and pictures, visit County News Center.

Your View: County Employees Show Some Heart

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The Department of General Services shared this photo of their team collecting hearts for a fundraiser called “Show Some Heart” where employees could purchase a blank paper heart for $1 to write an appreciation gram to their co-workers.

The department collected these hearts during the month of February to form a large heart outside of their 4th-floor breakroom to show staff how much they are appreciated for all they do.

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it. Be sure to include information about the photo and your name. One image will be posted to InSite every week and may be shared on social media. 

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Achieve a More Productive and Balanced Workday

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Boost your productivity and enhance your digital skills with just a few clicks. Register for an upcoming webinar to learn more about the digital tools available to you. Courses will be held Feb. 26 through March 14 and are open to all County staff.

Maximize Productivity

Learn how to leverage OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint for collaboration, file management, and co-authoring, saving you precious time.

Register: Collaboration in OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint

Dates
Monday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 6, noon
Tuesday, March 12, 2 p.m.

Project Management Mastery

Build skills in managing tasks and projects with tools like To Do, Planner, and MS Project, enhancing your productivity and project management capability.

Register: Manage tasks and projects like a pro with To Do, Planner, and MS Project

Dates
Tuesday, Feb. 27, noon
Thursday, March 7, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 13, 10 a.m.

Boost Efficiency with Windows 11

Discover new tools and tips to personalize your Windows environment, streamlining your work process for unparalleled efficiency.

Register: Tips, Tools and Accessibility in Windows 11

Dates
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.
Monday, March 4, 10 a.m.
Thursday, March 14, noon

Promote Digital Wellbeing

Explore Viva Insights in Teams to find the perfect balance between work and life, ensuring you remain productive without burning out.

Register: Enhance your Digital Wellbeing with Viva Insights

 Dates
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5, 10 a.m.

Prefer learning at your own pace? Looking for one-on-one training and support? Explore more at helpmeknow.sandiegocounty.gov.

Know the Code: Big Plans Ahead for Ethics Awareness Month

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Get ready for a new catchphrase as the County prepares for Ethics Awareness Month in March – Do the Right Thing.

The Office of Ethics, Compliance and Labor Standards is rolling out the new catchphrase to coincide with a slate of activities during the month of March.

You’ll see it on posters, fliers and on other materials.

Many of us already try to “do the right thing” but sometimes situations at work may fall in a gray area. You can ask questions or just meet the team during a March 4 pop-up event at the County Administration Center.

OECLS will also offer virtual workshops every Thursday on ethical issues like privacy, discrimination, harassment, retaliation and conflicts of interest.

Starting March 19, OECLS will honor labor and civil rights leader Cesar Chavez with a week of action. Employees and the public are invited to attend events supporting businesses and protecting workers in San Diego County. You can expect a small business workshop, a legal clinic and resource fair and a super walk.

OECLS wraps up its events with an Ethics Fair at the County Operations Center on March 28.

March may be Ethics Awareness Month, but OECLS is available to help employees any time of the year.  

Check out the OECLS webpage on InSite for information about upcoming Ethics and Compliance Program events, training and resources including monthly “Know the Code” articles and micro-training videos. 

If you have questions about Ethics and Compliance training and other resources, contact the OECLS team at oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-531-5174.  

HHSA staff may also contact the HHSA Business Assurance and Compliance team at compliance.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov or 619-338-2807. 

See the flyer below. For more information and links to join these events, click here.

Your View: Nowhere Over the Rainbows

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After all that rain, one rainbow was just not enough. Several employees, Mike Durler with Registrar of Voters, Desiree Romero with Aging and Independence Services, Hannah Elanny with Agriculture, Weights & Measures, Jen Spencer with Parks and Recreation, Eulma Thomas from Public Health Services, and Sara Foster with the Office of Strategy & Innovation all submitted photos of the radiant rainbow over the County Operations Center and the County Administration Center.

Photo by Jen Spencer, Park Project Manager

Photo by Hannah Elanny, Administrative Analyst II, AWM

Photo by Desiree Romero, Office Assistant, In-Home Supportive Service

Photo by mike Durler, Election Worker Specialist

Rainbow over building

Photo by Eulma Thomas, Supervising Human Services Specialist

Photo by sara foster, Senior Data and Research Analyst

Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it.

Be sure to include information about the photo and your name. One image will be posted to InSite every week and may be shared on social media. 

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Rewind: Social Security and Medicare Lunch and Learns

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Did you miss the Department of Human Resources lunch and learn sessions on Social Security and Medicare? Watch the “rewind” and review the presentation slide decks now.

For additional questions, contact the Human Resources, Employee Benefits Division at 888-550-2203 or DHRBenefits.FGG@sdcounty.ca.gov.

ARCC Chief Deputy Receives Women of Influence Honors

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Teresa Pizarro, chief deputy of budget and finance for the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk was recently named an honoree in the San Diego Business Journal’s Women of Influence in Accounting and Finance. 

When asked ‘what does this honor mean to you?’ “I appreciate this honor as it is an acknowledgement of my hard-work and valuable contribution to the mission of the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk in serving the citizens of San Diego,” said Pizarro. “I feel that my efforts in adhering to our values of collaboration, grace, innovation, and operational excellence are recognized.” 

The San Diego Business Journal published: 

“Teresa Pizarro has an extensive background in finance with over 23 years of experience managing budget, fiscal, procurement, contract, and administrative activities for the County of San Diego. As the Chief Deputy of Finance, she is responsible for planning, directing, organizing, and evaluating all budgetary, analytical, and financial activities for the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC).  

Prior to joining ARCC in May of 2014, Teresa provided administrative and analytical support to various County general fund and internal services fund departments. In 2023, she led ARCC's JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) initiative and coordinated ARCC's new Sustainability plan. She also balanced operating revenue loss in 2022 and 2023 due to low deed recording volume with creative solutions for expenditure reductions and onetime projects to keep the doors open at ARCC's four service center locations for San Diego County residents. She serves with grace and honor.”