By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Happy Halloween! I was going to make this a David S. Pumpkins themed post but I refrained. Any questions? Last week I attended my first ICMA conference in San Antonio, TX! On the second day of the conference, I planted myself in a session about engaging … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District This article has been updated to give credit to Tarana Burke, the founder of #MeToo. If you follow news out of Hollywood you recently learned what many women have known and dealt with for years, Harvey Weinstein is a sexual predator who used his position and … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Can I just say that I thought the theme of #ELGLPopUps was darling and I loved how all of the sessions aimed at teaching attendees something? And I was 100% in approval of school-themed table swag like little puzzles and play dough! And I was even … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District But first… Throwback to the old Morning Buzz questions! What I’m Reading: The Goldfinch and once I pop into my favorite independent bookstore to pick up a copy of What Happened. What I’m Listening To: The ELGLPopUp Playlist! What I’m Excited About: ELGLPopUps! I’m so excited to … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Today I’m buzzing about job interviews and how to suss out whether a candidate has what it takes to rise to the top. One of the best ways to do this is through behavioral interview questions. Behavioral interview questions give hiring managers a good idea of … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District While my main focus in the office is centered around improving workforce diversity and employment outcomes for people of color and of other diverse backgrounds I love me some good old-fashioned HR. One of the most fun parts about working in HR is conducting a benefits orientation … Continued
By Kylie Bayer-Fertterer, Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Today we’re buzzin’ about racial equity and organizational assessments! The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, along with a few other organizational members of The Intertwine Alliance, is in the midst of an organizational assessment on racial equity. Lemme back up just a bit… The Intertwine … Continued
We’re stoked to announce another #ELGL15 sponsor: City of Gresham, OR! Connect: Twitter, Facebook, YouTube Head west from McMenamins Edgefield and you’ll land in the City of Gresham, home of Randy Couture AND Katie Harman. Gresham is more than just the birthplace of two famous people, it is a city of opportunity and home to over 100,000 proud … Continued
Raise a glass to #ELGL15 sponsor: City of Portland, OR! Job Openings at the City of Portland Here’s An Idea…..Workforce Demographics Dashboard Whatever you like to call it, “City of Roses,” “Rose City,” “Stumptown,” “Beervana,” or “PDX,” the City of Portland is a progressive city that serves nearly 620,000 people. PDX operates with a commission-based … Continued
We’re pumped to announce another #ELGL15 sponsor: Clackamas County! Connect: Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube, and Twitter Link: Clackamas County Job Openings Clackamas County, the third most populous county in Oregon, is home to great cities like West Linn, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and Wilsonville. Clackamas is unique in their models of governance which includes hamlets and villages. What … Continued
