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Lab welcomes new Employee Relations Manager There's a new face amidst the bustle of daily activities at Jefferson Lab: Pat Morton, Employee Relations manager.
Morton joined the Lab's Human Resources staff April 28. Her responsibilities include all employee relations and staff performance management functions. She describes herself as being a sounding board for Lab staff and management employees. "I'm here for both sides. I'm here to listen to issues and provide unbiased input and guidance on employee performance, employee development, and policy issues," she explained. "I see myself as a resource for managers. There are so many highly skilled, bright people at the Lab, HR is here to help them deal with day-to-day concerns and issues so they can focus on the science being done here." Morton's goals include developing and implementing the Lab's 360-degree feedback program, and working with management to integrate the feedback program with the competency development program. She will also oversee moving the Administrative Manual onto the Lab's Web site. She hopes to further bolster the Employee Assistance Program through regular presentations in high-interest areas. Morton also wants to enhance the Lab's awards and recognition program beyond service awards to include retirement recognition and other noteworthy achievements. Upon joining the Lab staff, Morton set for herself the goal of meeting everyone here within three months. "If your department, group, section, or shift is holding a meeting -- swing shift, owl, anytime -- let me know, and I'll be there," she said. "I've been all over the Lab, but I haven't met everyone, yet. I want people to recognize me and know I'm here to help in any way I can." Morton can be reached by e-mailing her at pmorton@jlab.org, dialing ext. 7232, or dropping by her office, room 44 of the VARC. She is an alumnus of the College of William and Mary and brings more than 20 years of consulting and Human Resources management experience to her new job. Morton has extensive experience in employee relations, employee development, and a special interest in effectiveness measurement techniques for these functions.
She was initially hired to support the Lab's scientific director, Dr. Dirk Walecka, and was instrumental in supporting the scientific director's efforts and goals toward making the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility a reality. In 1992, her skills and talents were redirected to provide support to the growing JLab User Community. As departmental secretary for User Liaison, Smith helped develop procedures and provided support for the Program Advisory Committee, the Jefferson Lab Users Group, the Users Group Board of Directors, the Nuclear Physics Experiment Scheduling Committee, the Energy Sciences Network, and many on- and off-site conferences and workshops. She was an indispensable resource to both the User Liaison staff and Lab users.
Gladys was honored during a surprise party on April 30.
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