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Employee appreciation event logistics

HR Commissioner Pulliam said county events like the appreciation picnic treat employees inconsistently — some offices close, some can't — and she plans to work with county administration to fix it before next year's event.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026

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Employee training program's first full year

HR's new training program ran 52 sessions with 559 participants, most taught by county employees themselves. Plans for 2027 include more leadership development and supervisor training aimed at reducing workplace conflicts.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026