In the know @ PHO - June 2015

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Melissa Cheung recently transitioned to a new role as organizational improvement coordinator in Human Resources from her previous role as HR programs and services assistant. Prior to that, she was human resources administrative coordinator for the laboratories. Melissa joined PHO three years ago. “From supporting the team in various HR programs in an administrative capacity, to being a contributing team member on a lot of new and exciting initiatives, and then taking the lead on some other big projects, I have been able to learn new skills and gain a lot of valuable experience allowing me to advance into my current role as organizational improvement coordinator.” Aaron Furfaro recently transitioned to the role of team lead, Communications in Knowledge Services from his previous position as communications advisor. “In my time at PHO I have had many opportunities to engage in professional development and ongoing education. This has always been supported by not only my manager, but the organization itself. This has enabled me to build the skills and acquire the tools necessary to take on this new role. In my experience PHO’s commitment to learning and development, coupled with a focus on employee engagement and recognition can result in exciting opportunities for career growth.” Ruemona Ganess recently transitioned to a newly created position as team lead, Finance. Prior to that, Ruemona was a senior accountant. She has been with PHO since 2009. “PHO is an organization that is always evolving and that requires the ability to adapt to change. My recent promotion is an indication that employees at PHO are being supported for potential career advancement. It has been a great journey for me and I am delighted to be given this opportunity.” Ruth Herrington recently transitioned from her role as administrative assistant, Finance to the position of contract administrator in the Corporate Procurement department. Ruth joined PHO in 2010. “This opportunity means a lot to me as it allows me to utilize my abilities and learn new skills while growing with the agency.” Tim Westberg recently transitioned to the Research and Ethics team as research ethics coordinator from his previous role as executive assistant, Knowledge Services. Tim joined PHO in June 2011. “In 2011, I was hired to assist with the execution of the first TOPHC (The Ontario Public Health Convention) event, and was subsequently hired as a permanent administrative assistant in Knowledge Services. I then moved on to working in the role of executive assistant for nearly a year before my recent transition to research ethics coordinator. Looking back, I feel fortunate that PHO has offered me so many opportunities, and I look forward to what lies ahead.” 8 | Return to table of contents
SENIOR EXECUTIVES MEET ONE-TO-ONE WITH NEW EMPLOYEES It’s important that all new employees who come into the organization feel welcome and to understand the important roles they play in helping PHO to advance its mandate and vision. With this in mind, PHO expanded its Employee Orientation program for permanent hires in December 2014 to include one-to-one meetings with the CEO. “Starting a new job is a major life change and I want to do my part to make every new employee feel welcome,” says Peter. “It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know new staff members and connecting with them on a personal level. These meetings have given me a greater appreciation for the talent we have at PHO and I hope that all employees feel comfortable contacting me or management if there is anything that needs our attention.” Given PHO’s multiple sites, new employees are provided with the opportunity to meet with Peter in person or over the telephone. The meetings provide Peter with the opportunity to learn more about people coming into the organization, hear them reflect on their initial impressions of PHO, and establish an immediate connection between senior executives and staff across the organization. “I was so surprised after I received the invitation to meet CEO Peter Donnelly in person. I usually met CEOs in a big board room with a lot of other people from my previous employments,” says Tony Liu, business information system specialist, IMIT. “PHO is definitely on the right track, with equal opportunities for every single employee.” The approach has been met with such great success that it was expanded earlier this year to include new contract employees who have the opportunity to meet with the senior executive who oversees their team, either George Pasut, vice president, Science and Public Health, Donna Marafioti, vice president, Human Resources and Laboratories, or Stephen D’Arcy, chief financial officer/interim chief administrative officer, Corporate Services. BY LYNN WOODS, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR WHAT EMPLOYEES HAVE TO SAY “I appreciate the time that Peter took out of his busy schedule to speak with me on the phone. He was very kind, asking me about my past experience, how I am doing and what I am working on, and left his door open for me to contact him at any time.” – Lindsay McKeen, network assistant, South Western Ontario Infection Control Network “The experience of talking to Peter Donnelly, our CEO, made me feel most welcomed as a new employee. I think the CEO’s way of reaching out to new employees is a good move to establish open communication between employees and the administration. He said, “Feel free to send me an email whenever you have concerns that you think will need my attention.” In this way, employees have the opportunity to reach out.” – Ruben Cudiamat, medical laboratory technologist, Laboratories Return to table of contents | 9
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