GAIN TRAINING, SUPPORT BEFORE UKG TIMEKEEPING SYSTEM LAUNCH
The city’s switch to the new timekeeping system, UKG, is here!
These are some of the ways you can learn more: Department Champions: Department representatives are undergoing extensive training and will help you learn the new system They will share additional training opportunities for your teams (See the link in the box below to the right to find your Champion)
One-on-One Guidance: "Open Labs" will be available Aug. 29 through Sept. 27 for personalized support in a comfortable setting.
Instructional videos, guides and online learning offerings will provide practical, step-by-step video tutorials and quick guides. Check your email inbox for more details soon.
Call Center: A dedicated call center will be available for you from Aug. 29 to Sept. 27 to ask questions on updating your timecard in UKG.
Note: For the pay period August 24-September 6, the city is requiring all employees to compete their timesheets in BOTH ExecuTime and UKG.
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MOVE MORE DEPARTMENT CHAMPIONS FIELD OPERATIONS STAR IN VIDEO
Our Field Operations Department stole the spotlight in a fun video (featured to the left) that our Multimedia Specialist Luis Jacinto filmed to celebrate the team winning the Move More Department Challenge. In the video, Field Operations employees pretend to “steal” the trophy from previous challenge winner - the Transportation Department. Our Field Operations group walked 11 million steps over the competition period.
Congratulations, Field Operations!
GOOD NEWS IN GLENDALE
VIDEO PRODUCTION TEAM EARNS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARDS
The city of Glendale’s video production team is honored to have recently received two of the prestigious The Telly® national awards These symbols of creative excellence are given for videos and programs produced for television and digital platforms. They showcase the best work globally and in 2024 there were 12,000 entries.
The judges selected our video production team as winners in the category of Branded Content for their work on the “Super Bowl Know Before You Go!” and “Glendale’s Game Plan” projects.
EMPLOYEES HELP STUDENTS GET ON TRACK WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Our city employees’ heart for service was evident during the 3rd Back to School Drive that benefitted the Glendale Elementary School District students
Thanks to the support of our employees, along with City Councilmembers and the organization First Things First, Glendale was able to donate 400 backpacks with 4,000 pencils, and 2,078 erasers, more than 400 packs of markers and other goodies to children in need. Donations were valued at about $6,000.
The Glendale Employee Giving Committee, pictured above, stuffed the school supplies into colorful backpacks on Aug. 5 at the Field Operations office and delivered the supplies to William C. Jack and Challenger schools.
EMPLOYEE SURVEY: SHARE FEEDBACK TO HELP ENHANCE OPERATIONS
Your opinions are important to ensuring our workplace is the best it can be!
Glendale’s Employee Engagement Survey will be coming to your inbox soon. The survey will be open from Aug. 26 to Sept. 6. Responses to the questions are anonymous as a third-party vendor conducts this survey. Watch for an email from noreply@quantumworkplace.com with the subject line “Take Glendale’s Employee Engagement Survey.”
Your input helps us assess employee engagement, as well as identify strengths and areas for improvements. Thank you in advance for your help!
ON THE CALENDAR
BCBSAZ WEBINAR: REST EASY –GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Date: Aug. 28
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
SHIFT YOUR MIND TO BOOST YOUR HEALTH
WellStyles Webinar: Managing Time for Health
Date: Aug 28
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Do you feel like time is slipping away and you’re struggling to meet your health goals? Join WellStyles guest speaker Felicia Romero, a fitness and wellness coach and host of the “Hi Felicia” podcast, to learn about behavior change and mindset shifts regarding time management and health prioritization.
REGISTER: MANAGING HEALTH
Are you always tired when you get up in the morning? Is it hard to remember the last time you obtained eight hours of sleep? If you answered “yes” to either or both of these questions, then this webinar is perfect for you!
Blue Cross Blue Shield of AZ will share practical strategies for developing better sleep habits. Attendees will learn how to identify behaviors that may signal a problem, as well as the most common sleep problems, common self-care skills for insomnia and professional resources that are available when self-care isn't enough.
REGISTER: COUNTING SHEEP
WELLNESS PORTAL HELP AVAILABLE
Did you know you can save up to $360 on the medical plan and earn a $100 gift card when you participate in the wellness program? It’s one of the many benefits of working for the city!
Earning points in the WellStyles portal can seem overwhelming initially so your wellness team is here to help! Join the group on Aug. 15, 21 or 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glendale Adult Center, Room 106, for guidance. Check out the WellStyles portal in the link below to learn more about this helpful program!
