Storytelling is a powerful way to share knowledge, transcend differences, and connect people. The Department of Human Resources (DHR) county-wide Employee Newsletter is bursting with content about employee benefits and accomplishments, learning and advancement opportunities, public health and community services, and other important news that helps employees stay informed.

In 2023, in addition to sharing important internal announcements and news, we also told stories about what makes up King County – you. These stories included how the Employee Giving Program allows us to support multiple causes and be better together, how County supported small businesses are still thriving after the pandemic, a special moment where members of the King County Sheriff’s Office went above and beyond the call of duty, and so much more.  

We realize there is a lot of content coming your way in a variety of platforms, so we want to thank you, King County employees, for taking the time to read, watch, and share this information. We look forward to sharing information and telling more stories about King County employees for King County employees in 2024.

To share any story ideas, suggestions, or recommendations, please email us at: KCEmployees@kingcounty.gov

The 10 most viewed stories in 2023

1. Meaningful ways to “Thank a veteran for their service”
2. State retirement plan contributions change July 1, 2023
3. WA Cares Fund program update: Mandatory payroll deductions begin July 1, 2023
4. Onsite King County flu clinics for 2023
5. State retirement plan contributions change Sept. 1, 2023
6. Be prepared for cold temperatures, snow, and possible freezing rain
7. Budget cuts are unavoidable after state’s failure to fix broken county tax system
8. Free rapid COVID-19 self-tests are still available
9. Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave rates to increase Jan. 1
10. Focus on values: We are one team

The five most watched videos in 2023 

1. King County Values – We Are Racially Just 
2. King County Values – We Respect All People 
3. King County Values – We Solve Problems 
4. King County Safety Tips – Responding to a Theft or Attempted Theft 
5. King County Safety Tips – Latest Security Updates