Work-A-Mile

The purpose of the Work-A-Mile program is to promote communication and collaboration between departments through the ability to work in another department. This provides an increased organizational understanding of the variety of services offered in our organization while allowing for the sharing and understanding of various perspectives throughout the work experience. The Work-A-Mile program also builds employee pride and increases the efficiency and effectiveness of city services by the transference of new ideas, experiences and expanding individual professional development. 

Any team member may shadow another employee in a department of their choice, with supervisor approval, with the consideration that resources are available to support the employee’s temporary absence. Team members can choose a half-day, full-day, or a few hours depending on availability. Employees may shadow up to three different positions per year. 

1. To apply, the employee needs to work with their supervisor to determine their availability.  
2. Once given approval, the employee would apply online at Largo.com/WAM with their choice of full, half or partial day shadow, three different days of potential availability, and the department/job role they would like to shadow.  
3. This form will be submitted to HR, who will review and communicate with the Department Director of interest.  
4. The Department Director or designee will respond directly to the employee to schedule based on their combined availability and cc the employee supervisor. 
5. Employees wishing to shadow with the Largo Police Department or Largo Fire Rescue, would need complete and submit separate paperwork. For more information, contact Michelle Harman ([email protected]) for LPD or Joe Manning ([email protected]) for LFR.
6. Time will be submitted as regular work hours and is not eligible for overtime or special pay.
7. In order to promote the Work-A-Mile programs and our organizational value of collaboration, team members are encouraged to share photos of their experience by emailing [email protected].  
8. Questions to consider while shadowing may include:
1. How does this position provide superior services to the community?
2. What best practices can you take back to your team?
3. What opportunities for collaboration may exist?
4. What innovative ideas can you share?