JOB FAIR
It’s that time of the year to begin preparing for our Annual Appraisal process.
Annual Employee Performance Appraisals are scheduled to be conducted between October 1-31, 2023 These appraisals will cover the review period from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
All Board of Commissioner employee appraisals must be completed in Performance Pro by October 31, 2023
All Board of Commissioners Division Directors, Division Deputy Directors, Managers and Supervisors responsible for conducting appraisals are required to attend one of the two mandatory training sessions It is up to each Elected Official as to whether or not their employees participate.
To prepare for this process, mandatory Appraiser Training will be held in the Jabez Hardin Auditorium located at the Evans Library on the following two dates:
Session I: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm OR
Session II: Thursday, September 21, 2023, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Please select your session preference by registering at this Survey Monkey link by Friday September 15, 2023: Appraisal Training Registration Link
Please bring your cell phone to the training so that you can register your attendance before leaving the meeting
Employees who are unable to attend due to work related conflicts, illness or personal leave, may contact HR for instructions to view a recorded version of the training after it is posted If you have difficulty registering, need to change your training date or have questions, please call Martha Bartles at 706 312 7375 or email mbartles@columbiacountyga.gov.
Employees who are new supervisors or those interested in a refresher course may participate in a Performance Pro computer training session. The training will be held in the Building B computer lab across from HR. If you have any questions about this training, contact Amy Whitfield at awhitfield@columbiacountyga gov for dates/times
Upcoming Events
Departure: The Journey Tribute Band & Swamp Music: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 7:00 pm
Pricing: $30 - $40
6PM-9PM EvansTowneCenterPark
TRAIN Wednesday, August 23, 2023 (Class is Full) Wednesday, September 13, 2023 American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid at the EOC 8:30am-5:00pm To register contact: Jennifer jneal@columbiacountyga.gov or Darlene dbartlett@columbiacountyga.gov or call Risk Management at 706.312.7475 for information With Swain
Suggestions from Ciara Fitness Specialist (c) 678-900-5238
Ciara'sHours:
Monday&Wednesday@5:15pm Tuesday&Thursday@5:30am
Every1st&3rdSaturdayofthe month
Openavailabilityfor1on1training between11amand1pm
10TipsforHealthyMeals
1.Makehalfofyourplateveggiesandfruits
2.Leanprotein
3Includewholegrains
4Includelow-fatdairy
5.Avoidextrafat
6.Don’teattoofast
7Usesmallerplates
8Eatmorehomecookedmeals
9Trynewfoods
10.Satisfyyoursweettoothinahealthyway
Fiber&WhyIt’sImportant
ThefederalDietaryGuidelinesrecommendarangeoffiber intakeforadults:23-34gramsoffiberperdayformenand 22-28gramsoffiberperdayforwomen,dependingon factorssuchasageandoverallcalorieneeds
Benefitsinclude:
1.Helpingyoufeelfullerlonger
2Reducedriskoftype2diabetes
3Reducingbloodsugarspikesaftereating
4Lowerriskofheartdisease
5.Weightmanagement
6.Regularbowelmovements
7Providingprebioticsthatmayhelpwithguthealth https://wwwroswellparkorg/cancertalk/202208/factsabout-fiber
HomeWorkout
WarmUp:40secondseach,3Rounds
Walkouttohighplank
Walkinglunges
Bicycles
Workout:60secondseach,6Rounds.Asmanyrepas possibleinthatminuteTrytohitorexceedtherepcount everytime
SquatsorJumpSquats
PushUps
SitUps
HighKnees
LegRaises
EasyHealthyRecipes
BakedHoneyMustardChickenwith CauliflowerPotatoesand RoastedAsparagus
BakedHoneyMustardChicken:
•2boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts
•2tablespoonsofhoney
•2tablespoonsofDijonorwhole-grain mustard
•2tablespoonsofoliveoil
•1teaspoonofblackpepper
Preheattheovento400degreesCut chickenbreastinto3-4evenpieces andplaceinabowl.Mixhoney, mustard,oliveoil,andpeppertogether thenpouroverchickenMarinatefor 30-40minutes.Bakefor25-30minutes
CauliflowerPotatoes
•1headofcauliflower
•1russetpotato
•¼cupofplainlow-fatGreekyogurt
•1tablespoonofoliveoil
Washcauliflowerandpotato,cutinto smallpieces,andplacetheminapot withwateruntiltheveggiesare covered.Bringtoaboilthenlowerthe heattomediumandcookfor15 minutesDrain,mash,andmixin yogurt,oliveoil,saltandpepper
RoastedAsparagus
•1lbofasparagus,endtrimmed
•2tablespoonsofoliveoil
Preheatovento400degrees.Toss asparagusinoliveoil.Bakefor15minutes. Tryitwithlemonpepperorfresh rosemaryandchoppedgarlicifyou’re feelingadventurous!
RiskManagementTrainingSchedule
NationalSafetyCouncilDefensiveDriving (8Hours)attheEOC8:30am-5pm
Thursday,September28,2023
NationalSafetyCouncilDefensiveDriving (4Hours)attheEOC8:30am-12:30pm
Thursday,August31,2023
Friday,September15,2023.8:30am-5pm
Don’tmisstheopportunitytosignupforHands-On DefensiveDriving!AskourSafetyOfficersaboutthe track!Theywereabletodoasitevisitatoneoftheir meetings,butitdoesn’tcomparetothehands-on experience!
Registerfortheclassbeforeitfillsuptoseewhatthe excitement is all about! You can have fun while trainingandearnacertificateforadiscountonyour insurance! Spaces are limited to 15 per class and therewillonlybeonemoreopportunitybeforethe endoftheyear!
Hands-onDefensiveDrivingattheCCSOTrack
Jenniferjneal@columbiacountyga.govor Darlenedbartlett@columbiacountyga.gov OrcallRiskManagementat 706-312-7475forinformation
Toregistercontact
Toregistercontact: Jenniferjneal@columbiacountyga.govor Darlenedbartlett@columbiacountyga.gov orcallRiskManagementat 706.312.7475forinformation
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