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Re: Getting more Performance Appraisal Participation I also work for a gov't agency. Our performance appraisals are not tied to pay either (did lots of research on merit pay and it tends not to be successful in gov't...…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
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- 2 mths ago
- Employee Relations
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Re: Training Recommendations for Microsoft Office I took a training years ago through my library digital online system... digital class for free. The educator was amazing. You had tasks to do but there weren't grades.…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 2 yrs ago
- Training and Development
- Reported - view
Re: Conduct Policy/Procedure I can't help with a policy... we abide by Ohio Revised Code. In ORC 109.572, people must disclose to us (within 14 days) if they've been convicted of or plead guilty to any offenses on a list we…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 2 yrs ago
- Discussions
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Re: DISC Assessments for improving teams We recently had a 1 hr presentation by 3FCoaching to see if they might be a good supervisor training source for us. The 2 sisters are great. They are knowledgeable, fun and approachable.…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 2 yrs ago
- Training and Development
- Reported - view
Re: Move from paying current to arrears To add... If you have the ability to permit a one time saved up vacation/sick leave or PTO time (not to exceed a set time, like 40 hours or less) to help with the burden, you could offer this.…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 3 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Move from paying current to arrears When I worked at a nonprofit we did this. We gave a 3 month notice and kept that notice going to really help people remember to prepare and save if needed.…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 3 yrs ago
- Compensation & Benefits
- Reported - view
Re: Winter Olympics work fun I wish I'd seen this months ago! I planned a winter olympics for our end of year holiday party. I work public sector so no funds can go into it... I bought a few things myself.…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 3 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Feedback on Background Check/Drug screening companies I don't like it when a company makes you sign up to see any sort of information. AssureHire site made me angry. :) I'm not familiar with any but noticed one seemed to have more of a direct…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 3 yrs ago
- Employee Relations
- Reported - view
Re: Public Sector Customer Service Training I am in county public sector (dev. disabilities) and have hired and have attended sessions with Scott Warrick. https://scottwarrick.com/ go to Training & Speaking.…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 3 yrs ago
- Training and Development
- Reported - view
Re: Looking for a training vendor I attended a great training by Gary Pritts from Eagle Consulting. Thorough and wasn't a pony show. We had to go through scenarios. Quality. Not sure if the do traveling but call: https:…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 3 yrs ago
- Training and Development
- Reported - view
Re: Microsoft Training Late response, but it's something... I'm your northern neighbor in good ol' Xenia, and definitely recommend the Lynda online trainings through the libraries. I am also a lover of YouTube.…
- Heather Bird-Shimko
- HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords
- Heather_BirdShimko
- 3 yrs ago
- Training and Development
- Reported - view

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Heather Bird-Shimko

Heather_BirdShimko

HR Manager, Lover of Argyle & Oxfords

Greene County, Ohio

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I'm a Wright State University graduate with a BA in Organizational Communication, minor in Business Management. I've been in HR for 17 years, the last 12 have been in public sector.

While I enjoy policy and the business related part of HR, I've found that my job is more about helping people, being a good listener and working with managers to find an effective strategy to offer the wayward employee get back on track.