HR Insider Newsletter Spring 2021

Spring 2021

Training

05/06/2021 EAA Field Safety Training (Mandatory for Field Personnel) The Field Inspection Team will discuss the impor- tance of safety awareness and hazard prevention. Top- ics include situation awareness, slips/falls, lift/ladder safety, equipment, vehicle inspection, driver safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) and basic COVID19 protocols while working in the field. This session will be recorded and made available in SharePoint for those who are unable to attend this event. Click to Join Zoom on the day of the event. 05/19/2021 TCDRS Retirement Seminar & Indi- vidual Counseling 10:00am - 11:00am This retirement seminar will discuss the Edwards Aquifer Authority’s TCDRS retirement plan. Topics include what is vesting, how to plan for the future, and what to do when you retire/separate from employ- ment with the EAA. Immediately following the pre - sentation, TCDRS representatives will be available to meet one-on-one to discuss your plan options. Click HERE to Register Click HERE to schedule for a one-on-one session 05/27/2021 ACI Specialty Benefits: Eat Well Live Better 10:00am - 11:00am Learn how to make good nutrition a way of life. This presentation covers everything from balancing pro - tein, carbohydrates and fats, to supermarket survival, to strategies for restaurant dining. Click HERE Register 05/28/2021 SharePoint Site Owner Meeting (Invi- tation Only) 10:00am - 11:00am This training will provide an opportunity for Site Owners to discuss areas of concern related to their team sites and to obtain training on any new features or refreshers. JUNE 06/03/2021 AWN Corporate: Leadership & Per- sonal Growth 8:30am-11:30am This training session will provide participants with information and an experience that will help them to grow and learn how to best navigate within the work

ONLINE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT We encourage all employees to sign up for webinars as they become available and continue to explore online training resources available thru Fred Pryor, Neogov, TML and New Horizons. Please contact Margaret Ross if you have any questions or have difficulty registering and don’t forget to forward any certificates of comple - tion for your personnel file. NeoGov Enroll in any of the Course Catalog topics ranging from business skills, cyber security, health, leadership and management. Certificates of Completion for courses taken in NeoGov do not need to be forwarded to Hu - man Resources. Texas Municipal League (TML) The TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Online Portal provides loss prevention training opportunities. Course topics range from risk management, human resources, safety and law enforcement. Click TMLIRP to login and register for available courses.

MAY 05/03/2021 Texas Municipal League (TML) Cyber Security Training (Mandatory for EAA Staff ) For a second year, local government entity employ - ees who have access to a local government comput - er system or database and elected officials must take a DIR-certified cybersecurity course as required by Texas Government Code Section 2054.5191. On May 3rd, staff will receive an external email from Local Government Academy (support@localgov - academy.com) indicating a learning assignment has been activated. Staff may click the link in this email to be directed to the TMLIRP login page. Navigate to My Dashboard > Learning Assignments > Cyber Se - curity Awareness Training. Staff must complete this training by May 21st and must submit their Certificate of Completion to Margaret Ross. New Horizons Corporate Membership Available course dates are posted on the New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Website. Once you know the course and date, please send the information over to dave.enger@newhorizons.com. Dave will verify the course is included in our account membership. You will then be required to submit a Request to Attend a Confe - rence Form . Upon approval of the conference request, you will be provided with an access code and login ins - tructions. On the date of the course, you will have the ability to log in to the “live” instructor led training in which you can “see” the instructor and interact with them through a microphone headset or via the text chat feature. Since all sessions are recorded, you will have the ability to go back through the session, including labs, for up to six months “post class” - ensuring a tho - rough understanding of the material. Fred Pryor Learning Solutions Explore over 5,000 online courses ranging from ac - counting, communication, compliance, customer ser - vice, information technology, leadership, project and time management. Click Fred Pryor+ Website to see a list of available courses and enroll right from home.

environment. The participants will gain insight, knowl - edge and understanding on how to effectively commu - nicate with others, how their personality affects work relationships, and how to manage stress, conflict, and work/life balance. The participants will receive action - able steps and resources to further their growth. Video Preview Link Click to Join Zoom on the day of the event. 06/16/2021 Active Shooter Awareness Training (Man- datory for EAA Staff) Active shooters continue to strike American workplaces. While every attack is different, there are commonalities -- including confusion. This mandatory training will dis - cuss simple survival skills and techniques that can save your life in the event of an active shooter attack. On June 16th, staff will receive an external email from NeoGov Learn indicating a learning assignment has been activated. Staff may click the link in this email to be directed to the NeoGov login page. Once logged in to NeoGov, navigate to the Learn Dashboard. Staff must complete this training within 60 days of enrollment. Since NeoGov maintains Certificates of Completion in the employees’ profile, staff does not need to forward these to human resources. 06/24/2021 HR 101: EAA Benefits Policies Refresher 10:00am - 11:00am Human Resources Administrator, Hilda Campos, will review the EAA Benefit Policies. This session is desig - nated for Supervisory staff. Ameeting invite will be sent via MS Teams by the event organizer. Topics Include: • Uniform Allowance • Educational Assistance Reimbursement • FMLA • Worker’s Compensation • Leave Accruals Click to Join Zoom on the day of the event.

2ND QUARTER TRAININGS

APRIL 04/08/2021 See Your Possibilities: Leading for Success 9:00am - 12:00pm Robin Underwood will discuss management tech - niques practical for the real world. Effective leaders are skilled professionals who can lead projects, peo - ple, and emotions under pressure. Learn how to dele - gate effectively, resolve conflict completely, prioritize projects and organize solutions. Click to Join Zoom on the day of the event. 04/22/2021 Reviewsnap Refresher for Employees 10:00am-11:00am Margaret Ross, HRAdministrator II Lead will discuss the ins and outs of Reviewsnap. Topics include how to take notes, set measurements, and upload supporting documentation for a seamless evaluation. Click to Join Zoom on the day of the event.

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