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Human Resources
Reaching a 15-year anniversary with the Hygienic Laboratory is a reason to celebrate at the annual Reward and Recognition Program for (from left) Seth Zimmerman, environmental analyst; Matt Bielicke, senior application developer; Amanda Hughes, environmental manager; and Karen Owens, environmental lab analyst. Director Christopher Atchison joins in the celebration.
Reaching a 15-year anniversary with the Hygienic Laboratory is a reason to celebrate at the annual Reward and Recognition Program for (from left) Seth Zimmerman, environmental analyst; Matt Bielicke, senior application developer; Amanda Hughes, environmental manager; and Karen Owens, environmental lab analyst. Director Christopher Atchison joins in the celebration.

New programs help staff build leadership competencies, recognize others for outstanding work and develop succession plans to retain in-house expertise.

The Office of Human Resources collaborates with laboratory leadership to ensure an engaged, competent and diverse workforce. The office oversees development and administration of policies and programs for recruitment, compensation, development, support and retention.

Human Resources works with staff through all phases of employment from orientation through professional development and retirement.