Human Resources

2014 When Work Works Award

Awarded by: The Families and Work Institute and Society for Human Resource Management

Description: Human Resources was recognized for it's use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and support employee success. The county is one of the 13 workplaces in the state to receive the award.

2011 HR Agency Award for Excellence

Awarded by: Western Regional International Public Management
Description: Human Resources was recognized for innovation and improvements to multiple programs between 2008-2010, including: Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Wellness, Outplacement Services, On-Boarding, and Workplace Flexibility
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director

2010 Achievement Award

Awarded by: National Association of Counties (NACo)
Description: Honored for its outplacement services offered to employees facing layoffs, as well as resources to employees' families, including training and community assistance
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director
Additional information: Press Release (PDF)

2010 Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility

Awarded by: When Work Works Initiative - Alfred P. Sloan Award
Description: Programs that help to maximize productivity with limited resources while supporting employees
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director
Additional information: Press Release (PDF)

2009 IPMA-HR/CPS Grant for HR Innovations in the Public Sector

Awarded by: International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA - HR) and CPS Human Resource Services (CPS)
Description: Web-based New Employee On-boarding Project
Project manager: Bridget Clawson, Human Resources Director
Additional information: Press Release (PDF)

2009 Pacesetter Award

Awarded by: Washington Public Employer Labor Relations Association (WAPELRA)
Description: Received award for the web-based New Employee On-boarding Project; The Pacesetter Award recognizes those individuals who, through their professional achievements, have successfully developed a new tool or technique for use in resolving conflicts, addressing new challenges, or assisting others in their growth in public sector labor relations and human resources
Project managers: Hope Willson and Carolyn Calderon