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Human Resources Department

Workforce Development

Tier 1: New Employee

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Objective:

New Employee Orientation (NEO) and onboarding training and coursework will introduce new employees into the County’s culture, racial equity and belonging objectives, and provide the necessary tools and information needed to become a thriving member of the County workforce.

NOTE: Tier 1 is mandatory for all new employees.

Summary:

All new employees attend a Workforce Development hosted NEO Benefits Workshop on or around their first day. In addition, members of the HR Benefits, Payroll and Deferred Comp teams are present as well as the applicable Union representatives. New employees are also enrolled in a series of web-based trainings as part of NEO through sonoma higher ed, the County's learning management system (LMS). These focus on County Critical Topics:

  • Information Services Department (ISD) Computer Use
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
  • Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace
  • Emergency Management and Disaster Service Worker
  • Racial Equity Series
  • Preventing Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation
  • Workplace Safety  

NEO! New Employee Orientation Benefits Workshops


Registering for classes is easy.

Select one of the following links to access sonoma higher ed from any internet-connected device.
NOTE: you will need your network login credentials to access the system.

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