Employee Engagement & Resource Center
The Employee Engagement & Resource Center at Rio Salado College offers programs and activities that seek to inspire, develop and engage Rio Salado employees.
Programs and activities are focused on:
- Training and Development
- Wellness
- Employee Performance
- Employee Relations
- Policy
- Awards and Recognition
- Culture-Building
Training and Development
- Conducts online and in-person training throughout the year
- Hosts Rio Wave, a three-day, in-person onboarding for new employees that explores the college’s culture, teamwork, and future initiatives
Wellness
- Employees can register for the Fitness Center, exercise on the walking treadmill stations or take a yoga class online.
- Annual Benefit Fair
- Wellness Webinars
- Access to Fitness Center
Employee Relations
- Serves as a resource for supervisors and employees to talk about performance-related issues
- Assists with mediation and coaching when employee relations issues arise
- Assists employees with Family Medical Leave (FMLA), American Disabilities Act accommodations (ADA) and other temporary leaves
Employee Performance
- Oversees the annual review process for employees and the probationary review process for new employees
- Serves as a resource for supervisors and employees to consult about performance-related issues
Policy
- Provides policy assistance regarding employee relations issues
Awards and Recognition
- Awards and recognition programs that give employees peer recognition opportunities
- Peer nominations for the annual President's Awards of Excellence
- A Years Worked Luncheon recognizes employees who have worked for Maricopa County Community Colleges District for five-year milestones
Culture Building
- Supports college-wide events that encourage employees to learn, grow and connect with peers.
- Develops employee interdepartmental team-building activities
