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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13.-2 (Handout) Written Public Comments [Read into the Record] Item 13. (Handout) Written Public Comments Central San Board, and fellow coworkers, 1 of 3 1 am the leader of my workgroup. I can do most of my work from home. But I choose a better Work-Life Balance and come to the office every day. With the recent talk about getting people to return to the office, it's natural for some employees to resist. But the real reasons to go back to the office are not necessarily for Central San, it's also for the employee's health and wellbeing, belonging and social identity, career development and performance, happiness and fulfilment. For example: A lot of information sharing happens through short, informal conversations between people over the course of a normal workday. It's important to engage frequently with your coworkers and be exposed to informal learning opportunities. Would you prefer walking across the hallway to a co-worker's desk to share an insightful idea, or schedule a video call? Nothing quite beats a face-to-face meeting with colleagues,they're more engaging and fulfilling. Spending time with colleagues in the office reinforces the sense that you share a common mission and core values. It'll be a lot easier to maintain strong company loyalty and positive retention rates when employees return to the office. Interactions with the newest hires are particularly important.They'll learn a lot both from their conversations with you as well as their observations. It's hard for entry-level workers to get socialized into the office culture with a remote work environment. Interacting in person on a daily basis helps employees foster relationships, build trust, collaborate more successfully, network, and advance within the organization,which in turn drives workers' productivity and morale. Fewer employees take sick days when they work from home. But that isn't necessarily a good thing. When you have to physically show up to the office to do your job,taking a sick day means you actually get to focus on your recovery, not your work. A 9 to 5 job permits employees to set goals for the day before they sign off, go to their private life, be with family, and relax for the evening. We all get so much more out of working together and sharing in the challenges, interactions, and comradery. It's a better Work-Life Balance for everyone. It's time to get back to what works best, and start doing the district's business together again. Ed Silva Maintenance Supervisor-CSO 2of3 From: Central San To: Secretary of the District Subject: SPEAKER/COMMENT CARD ID#1238-Appreciative Employee Date: April 7,2022 04:22:47 PM 8 COMMENT/SPEAKER CARD ID#1238 Submitted on Thursday, April 7, 2022 -4:22pm I wish to submit a written comment. Dear Board members, I want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for going above and beyond during the COVID pandemic to keep employees safe. It's obvious from your many actions how much you care about staff. I hope you will soon make another great decision by supporting the implementation of a hybrid schedule option. An overwhelming majority of public agencies in the Bay Area have figured this out and are implementing a 2-day per week hybrid option and CCCSD needs to do so as well - for many great reasons, including remaining competitive in the labor market, retaining great employees by improving their work-life balance, reducing air pollution, and more. Implementing additional flexible schedule options for employees, including hybrid, won't cure our morale problem, but it will go a long way in helping to mitigate the impact of the toxic work environment at CCCSD. Thank you for your consideration. My speech/comment is about an item on the Agenda. I have provided the Agenda Item Number below. 13 Submitted by: Appreciative Employee 3 of 3 From: Central San To: Secretary of the District Subject: SPEAKER/COMMENT CARD ID#1239-Concerned Employee Date: April 7,2022 04:38:43 PM 8 COMMENT/SPEAKER CARD I01#1239 Submitted on Thursday, April 7, 2022 -4:38pm I wish to submit a written comment. The solution to the equity issue is flexibility for all, whether it's 9/80s, 4/10s, 7-days on/6-days off, hybrid, or flexing hours. My speech/comment is about an item on the Agenda. I have provided the Agenda Item Number below. 13 Submitted by: Concerned Employee You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up at our website: Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. If you did not sign up, or you are receiving this message in error, please contact us so we can promptly resolve the problem.