City of Ames, IA
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Bethany Ballou, Director of Human Resources Phone: 515-239-5199 Fax: 515-239-5297 |
Human Resources Mission Statement
To enhance our culture of excellence by maximizing human potential through caring people, quality programs and exceptional services.
Human Resources Strategic Goals
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Develop our employees to meet current and future staffing needs
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Improve the health status and safety of our employees
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Identify innovative compensation practices
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Address workplace employee, legal, and labor issues with equity and respect
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Continually improve operational efficiency
Excellence Through People
As an employee, it is my responsibility to bring our values to life each day:
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Continuous Improvement
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Creativity and Innovation
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Customer Driven
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Data-Driven
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Employee Involvement
- Excellence
- Fiscal Stewardship
- Honesty and Integrity
- Leadership
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Positive Attitude
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Respect One Another
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Safety and Wellness
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Teamwork
As a leader, it is my responsibility to create our desired culture in my sphere of influence by:
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Modeling the Way
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Inspiring a Shared Vision
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Challenging the Process
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Enabling Others to Act
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Encouraging the Heart
When I do, we will provide our citizens with exceptional service at the best price, and employees will experience an enjoyable and stimulating work environment from which personal and professional growth can occur.