Policy 4.50 Well Workplace Benefits

The County supports staff participating in County-sponsored Employee Health and Well-Being activities and programs for two (2) hours of paid work time a month that are designed to increase staff productivity, work/life integration and retention, and decrease healthcare costs, and absenteeism. Employees are also encouraged to participate in activities that support a well workplace and their own health and well-being. The County strives to comprehensively address employee well-being through the implementation of best and evidence-based practices and strategies. The County also strives to help employees balance work, life, and family responsibilities to achieve personal and professional goals by providing a broad array of support, services, and benefits to employees and their families.

Click here examples of Health and Well-Being activities and programs that qualify for the “two (2) hours of paid work time a month.”

Policy 4.20 Time Away from Pitkin County: Volunteer Service Leave

A nice way to socialize, and help the community is to volunteer. The County allows regular full-time, part-time and term-limited employees the opportunity to volunteer their time for community causes through the use of Volunteer Service Leave. Volunteer service should be scheduled in a way that minimizes interruptions to department operations. Approval and determination of qualifying volunteer service is at the discretion of the supervisor.