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Review and Discuss the City's Employee Recognition Programs and Provide Staff Direction as appropriate
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Meeting Date: February 7, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black, Administrative Services
Phone Number: 310-253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: (Email) Meeting and Agendas - Civil Service Commission (2/01/18); (Email) All City Staff (2/01/18)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Director of Administrative Services (2/01/18)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Civil Service Commission review and discuss the City's Employee Recognition Programs and direct staff as appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Last year, the Civil Service Commission (Commission) was asked by the City Council to make recommendations regarding the City's budget. Commissioner Cherness proposed that the Commission recommend making improvements to the employee recognition program. The Commission agreed to agendize a discussion on the topic to better understand how departments were currently recognizing employee performance and then determine what, if any, improvements should be recommended. In that context, the Commission requested to review Civil Service Rule (CSR) 15 and receive information on the various department recognition programs and practices in preparation for the FY 2018-2019 budget.
CSR 15 was established in order to provide a mechanism to recognize and reward employees for outstanding job performance. The recognition options range from oral/written recognition to a cash award. Recognition under CSR 15 is subject to approval by the City Manager. Departments also provide informal recognition such as "Atta Boy/Girl" and "Kudos" memos/emails, certificates of appreciation, commendations, and other positive feedback.
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