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CITY SPOTLIGHT
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HUMAN RESOURCES
R.I.S.E. Principles Are Guide Dania Beach staff lead with respect, integrity and excellence by Linda Gonzalez City of Dania Beach
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key component associated with the growth and success of the City of Dania Beach over the last two years has been due to the R.I.S.E. principles instilled in the City’s team, along with efforts to ensure these principles are upheld. R.I.S.E. stands for respect, integrity and standard of excellence. It is a way of life where words are aligned with action. R.I.S.E. is not just a three-page policy. It’s a guiding principle and the foundation for how city officials, leaders and team members engage with each other and community members. For the first time in its history, the City recently adopted a strategic master plan that contains objectives and goals for the City’s next 15 years. In the last two years, the City Commission abolished antiquated civil service rules. It instituted a personnel policy manual and rolled out the R.I.S.E. standards. Dania Beach leaders started implementing the plan with a citywide virtual meeting. The R.I.S.E. principles are posted throughout City Hall. 14 QUALITY CITIES | THIRD QUARTER 2022
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Numerous technological enhancements allow staff to handle business more efficiently and effectively. The City implemented a “See Something, Say Something” mobile app as a simple, quick way for employees to report customer service and safety matters directly to management. An all-day onboarding intensive program is conducted quarterly for new hires on the R.I.S.E. principles. A version of the onboarding program was also created for newly elected officials. City Manager Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM, said, “The people that we recruit, promote and retain must be aligned with R.I.S.E. When we are dealing with anyone, and they have a need, we are very responsive and respectful. If there’s a challenge, or an issue, we work toward a solution. That’s what we do.” INVESTING IN EMPLOYEES
Dania Beach invested in employee benefits to establish the City as a premier employer. Enhancements included:
