Goal F.4: Develop and implement programs to enhance the diversity of the workforce; and improve employee engagement, professional development, retention, and succession planning.

Work plan for employee diversity, engagement, and development goal F.4.
# Objective (short) Objective Strategy (milestone or activity) Strategy description Lead department Staff lead Supporting department Start date Target completion
Objective F.4.1 Enhance employee recognition, onboarding, and mentorship Dedicate resources toward continuous culture building through enhanced employee recognition, comprehensive onboarding, and mentorship programs. None None HR Marissa Sanchez All None None
None None None Enhance Employee Recognition Program Evaluate further enhancements to employee/Team of the Quarter/Year & Employee Events. HR Alissa Curtin All Complete Q4
None None None Implement Together San Rafael (TSR) Onboarding program Using Together San Rafael (TSR) Academy project work to further enhance onboarding experience. HR Nick Biss All Q2 Q4
None None None Modernize Performance Management Program Modernize performance management and professional development program and systems. HR Nick Biss All Q3 Q4
Objective F.4.2 Develop recruitment and retention strategies Develop and implement innovative recruitment and retention strategies that address recruitment, retention, and advancement of a diverse workforce and which keeps the City competitive and recognized as a top local government workplace. None None HR Marissa Sanchez CM None None
None None None Develop Recruitment Guidelines/Toolkit Develop a recruitment toolkit for hiring managers and prospective applicants and provide training to City team. HR Nick Biss CM Complete Q3
None None None Establish Tracking for AB 2561: Local Public Employees: Vacant Positions.5 Establish tracking method for California Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) “Local public employees: vacant positions.” reporting; metrics to provide transparency. HR Nick Biss CM Complete Q4
Objective F.4.3 Professional development Develop and implement an enhanced professional development and training program that includes learning management, innovation, human centered design, emotional intelligence, and competency building. None None HR Marissa Sanchez CM, All None None
None None None Enhance Leadership Development Program Develop a program for selecting staff and supporting them through regional leadership academies, and that supports the evolution of the Together San Rafael culture. HR Alissa Curtin CM, All Q2 Q4
None None None Begin Establishing Training & Development Tracks for City staff Begin the identifications of training needs by job classification families; create job-related training track to be assigned to City staff. HR Alissa Curtin CM, All Q4 Q4
None None None Prepare for Launch of Learning Management System Utilizing Human Capital Management functionality, prepare to launch a Learning Management System for training/development delivery and tracking. HR Nick Biss All Q4 Q4
Objective F.4.4 Promote work life balance and supportive workplace Promote holistic employee wellbeing through work-life balance initiatives and supportive workplace policies. None None HR Marissa Sanchez CM None None
None None None Research Remote Work Programs Benchmark flexible work policies against other government agencies; solicit feedback from City team; evaluate feasibility of programs. HR Nick Biss CM Q2 Q3
None None None Prepare the Remote Work Policy Draft a remote work policy. HR Nick Biss CM Q3 Q4
None None None Circulate Draft to Labor Organizations Share draft policies to labor organizations for feedback. Meet and confer with if requested. HR Nick Biss CM Q4 Q4
None None None Approve the Remote Work Policy & Train City Employees City Manager to approve the final policy and train city employees. HR Nick Biss CM Q4 Q4
None None None Increase Promotion of Existing Employee Benefits and Resources to Support Health and Wellness Increase the promotion of wellness programs and initiatives that are currently available in staff messaging and training opportunities. HR Nick Biss CM Q2 Q4