Employee Survey
Thank you to the 193 employees who participated in our Employee Engagement survey for a response rate of 57%, which is very good. While we are still digesting the information, at a high - level, things haven ’ t changed much from last year ’ s results. Overall positive engagement is about a third of our workforce, which is lower than where we want to be. While we have tried to increase communications with employees (Orange County Insight is one example) I am afraid the constant coronavirus disruptions have left our efforts flat. Last month did mark the return of in - person employee service recognition, but there is much more to be done. As we shift our attention toward 2022, look for more frequent events, a possible employee picnic, a return of Breakfast with the Administrator (in a new format), lunch - and - learns, and other opportunities to strengthen our relationships. We will also be starting our work on developing our organizational values to support our mission, which is something employees are asking for.
Public Safety Building
Three of four departments assigned to the PSB (Sheriff ’ s Office, COFEMS, and IT) are now operating there, with Emergency Communications now looking at January to coincide with the new public safety radio system cutover. We anticipate holding the Board ’ s first public meeting there on December 21st and will schedule a public ribbon cutting sometime beforehand.
Thanksgiving
I continue to be amazed and humbled by the good work the entire Orange County Team accomplishes day in and day out. Thank you for your public service commitment to our community.
“ It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. ” - David Steindl - Rast
- Ted Voorhees, County Administrator
Cover photo: Montpelier Races by Stephanie Straub
Photo above: Liberty Mills by Orange County Tourism
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