Approximately 80% of employees in the United States are disengaged. This has a huge impact on customer experience, the well-being of staff, the quality of services, and the financial health of an organization. In response, the Department of Human Resources created the Office of Engagement and Strategic Partnership to work with agencies to drive employee engagement and leverage its resources to support the agencies’ strategic initiatives.

We will achieve this by:

• Offering a robust employee engagement tool that is benchmarked against both public and private organizations
• Working with City agencies to provide timely data and trends and developing customized action plans to improve the engagement of their respective employees

• Continuing to measure and supply targeted support for ongoing improvement

Annual Employee Recognition Awards

• Richard A. Lidinsky, Sr. Award for Excellence in Public Service
  This prestigious award was established in 2004 in honor of the late Mr. Lidinsky, who served the City of Baltimore for 43 years. He was a man of character and a dedicated public servant. His insight and influence positively impacted his colleagues and the community.  Mr. Lidinsky is fondly remembered for his many contributions to the City of Baltimore including dollars saved and processes improved – he was a model citizen.
   
• Supervisor of the Year
  The recipient of this award displayed a commitment to the City of Baltimore by demonstrating pride in their work, showing integrity and honesty, exhibiting a high level of productivity and quality of work, making significant contributions to operational improvement, implementing fiscal efficiency, fostering professional development and providing a work-life balance environment, motivates and leads by example.
   
• Team of the Year
  These champions committed themselves to the City of Baltimore and aided in improving operations and fiscal efficiency. In addition, this team demonstrated the advancement of at least one of the Mayor's pillars.
   
• Employee of the Year
  This recipient showed pride in their position, displayed integrity and honesty, promoted a productive work environment, and was a team player willing to go over and beyond to accomplish goals for a better City of Baltimore.