2003-2004
Human Resources Highlights

The Human Resources function provides programs and practices designed to ensure a productive visitor-marketing workforce to execute DCVB’s mission. Additionally, it ensures compliance with all state/federal guidelines and regulations regarding employment policies and procedures.

DCVB's innovative United Way workplace campaign has achieved 100% staff participation for the past 4 years. (click to enlarge)

• Improved and streamlined recruiting practices to ensure team cohesion and optimize retention.
• Conducted a highly innovative and productive United Way workplace campaign.
• Completed an independent evaluation of current and potential retirement programs. Transitioned into the State’s retirement program for local governments and authorities such as DCVB.
• Updated the DCVB code of ethics and conducted training for all staff, with emphasis on proactive responsibilities for each individual related to fraud and other ethical issues.
• Completed an independent evaluation of health care providers and moved to a new carrier with equivalent or better benefits at a lower cost.
• Analyzed and monitored “effective” workforce levels to maintain productivity through vacancies or time off for sickness or vacation.
• Conducted a compliance audit of all positions according to new definitions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—e.g., review of exempt/non-exempt classification for all Bureau positions.

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