City Culture
Worcester gained how many people in the last 10 years?
Over 25,000 people
How many days do employees have from their hire date to enroll in benefits?
30 Days
City employees pay into a municipal pension plan instead of what federal program?
Social Security
How many paid holidays do city employees receive each year?
12 Holidays
The act of tricking people into giving up sensitive info using psychology is called what?
Social Engineering
Name one of the 6 pillars (goals) of our 5-Year Strategic Plan.
1. Public Health and Safety
2. Affordable Neighborhoods & Reduced Homelessness
3. Clean City Initiatives
4. Economic Growth
5. High Performing Government & Strong Financial Health
6. Investment in Quality Education
What’s the maximum you can be reimbursed per year for fitness expenses?
- HINT: there are two answers.
$200 Individual / $400 Family
If you retire making $100,000 a year, what’s the maximum pension percentage you can earn?
80 percent
How many years must you work before you begin accruing 27 days of PTO annually?
5 Years of Employment
Which type of cyberattack uses phone calls to pressure people into quick decisions?
Vishing
Who is Worcester’s City Manager?
- Provide his first name, middle initial, and last name.
Eric D. Batista
What is the maximum benefit for short-term disability per month?
$6,000
What new law, effective January 5, 2025, changed how city employees can collect pensions and Social Security?
The New Law allows you to collect both social security and your municipal pension when you retire
How many weeks of Paid Parental Leave are available to eligible employees?
8 Weeks
Fill in the blank: YOU are our _______ against cyberattacks.
Human Firewall
What was Shrewsbury Street referred to in the early 1900s?
Restaurant Row
What age can dependent children remain on your health plan until?
Age 26
How many years of service before you can retire at age 55 (if hired before 4/2/2012)?
10 years
Which federal law guarantees up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for family and medical reasons?
FMLA
What should you do if you suspect an email is phishing?
1. Call the person directly to verify
2. Report it to the Technical Services Help Desk
What name was given to the City of Worcester in the early 1900s, and what was the reason for it?
“Little Paris of New England" due to its diverse mix of immigrant communities.
Which hospital is classified as Tier 1 of the city’s health plan network?
Milford Regional Medical Center
Under retirement law, what is the maximum monthly allowance a veteran can receive upon retirement, even without buying back their service?
$25
List one of the professional development TRAINING programs the City of Worcester is looking to offer soon.
1. Communication & Customer Service
2. Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
3. Leadership Development
4. New Supervisor & Management Training
5. Office 365 Skills Development
List five of the top ten ransomware targets.
1. Education
2. Retail
3. Business, Professional and Legal Services
4. Central Government
5. IT
6. Manufacturing
7. Energy & Utilities Infrastructure
8. Healthcare
9. Local Government
10. Financial Services