Career Days: Information Sessions Series- HHSA HR The Knowledge Center

About the Program

Category: Personnel Management, Employment and Training (Best in Category)

Year: 2023

Career Information Days are virtual information sessions that provide County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency staff the opportunity to learn about various classifications within the agency. This innovative new program addresses our current need to improve recruitment and retention for certain positions. Each session provides a description of the classification as well an understanding of the day-to-day operations in the role. Attendees hear from panelists who currently hold or have held this classification in the past and get the opportunity to interact with them. There were 12 sessions (522 participant hours) recorded overall. Employees benefited from these sessions as they received valuable information to help them map out their careers at the Health and Human Services Agency.The sessions gave a realistic picture of each classification and the qualifications and skills needed to be successful. Providing the workforce with this information empowers them to make informed decisions about which classifications would best be suited for their interests and skills. The evaluation data also demonstrated a potentially positive impact on recruitment for these positions by increasing the interest level in the featured classifications. Ultimately, these sessions promote employee retention by showcasing a variety of promotional opportunities available to staff.