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FROM: BARTON J. GILBERT, DIRECTOR OF GENERAL SERVICES ;' COSTA
DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2004 COUNTY
SUBJECT: GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE C460
RECOGNITION AND :SICK LEAVE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION($)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
1. APPROVE the Employee Recognition Program and Sick Leave Incentive programs currently offered by
the Department of General Services.
2. AUTHORIZE the Director of General Services to expend an amount not to exceed $2,000 on an annual
basis on Employee Recognition and Sick Leave Incentive programs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Vendor rebates can be used to support these programs at no Cost to the County. The actual County expense
of these programs is included in the General Services Department budget for FY 2004/05.
BACKGROUND
Since 2002, the General Services Department has had an employee recognition program. A committee of
GSD employees reviews all of the commendations received by the Department and selects 8 to 10 employees
for recognition each year. Along with a presentation at the Department's annual Holiday Party, recognition
award winners also receive small monetary awards. In 2002, recognition winners received gift certificates for
meals and movies that were donated to the Department. In 2003, the Department provided gift certificates in
the amount of$50. The program has a minimal cost which is offset by its many benefits, including boosting
morale and encouraging GSD employees to perform at their highest level.
General Services also has sick leave incentive programs designed to reduce sick leave usage. Employees
that have perfect attendance in a quarter (no use of sick leave or worker's compensation) receive special
lanyards or insignia for their identification badges (Custodial), or are entered into a drawing for a prize valued
at $50 or less (Grounds, Facilities Maintenance, Print and Mail Services). In the Fleet Division, employees
who use no sick leave participate in a bingo game with drawings twice a week for prizes of under $50. Like
the employee recognition program, the sick leave incentive programs have a minimal cost and increase
morale.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: &&OUQi&
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SIGNATURE(S):
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
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AYES: NOES:
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MEDIA CONTACT:BARTON J.GILBERT(313-7100)
Originating Dept.:General Services Department I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
cc: General Services Department AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
Administration AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
Accounting OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
County Administrator's Office :f e _. s r l
County Counsel ATTESTED ._fJ
Auditor-Controller(vis GSD) JOHN SWEETEN CLERK OF E BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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