PeopleSoft HCM outage notice, Nov. 16 – 17
To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available the weekend of Nov. 16 through Nov. 17.
During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance.
This work will begin on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 6 a.m. and is scheduled to be completed by 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18.
The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a communication sent out to all County staff when the system becomes available.
We realize that this outage impacts all PeopleSoft users, and we appreciate your understanding and support.
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You can donate your vacation time to a cause that you care about through the Annual Giving Drive
Did you know that you can donate your accrued vacation leave to nonprofits?
Most King County employees have the unique opportunity to donate accrued vacation and/or eligible comp time to three nonprofits of your choice in the EGP. If you do not plan on taking some of your accrued vacation leave, or you have excess leave that cannot be carried into the next year, this is a great option.
Employees may give a minimum of 4 hours, maximum of 40 hours, unless you are in a use it or lose it position, then you may give more. Time Donations are income and processed in a single special payroll run. Learn more about the time donation option as well as helpful information about pledging in general.
Due to shorter than usual processing window this year, if you intend to make a time donation, please consider doing so by Nov. 15, however the firm deadline is Nov. 22.
To see a full list of participating nonprofits search online or PDF by service category. Pledge or renew here by Nov. 22.
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DAJD recruiters push hiring to record levels in October
Crossposted from the DAJD newsletter
The DAJD Recruitment team has continued to power forward, fill vacancies, and break records. After finishing 2023 with a new record of adding 77 Corrections Officers and 31 new Juvenile Detention Officers in just one year, the team elected to push into 2024 with a goal of breaking the records again. By late October, the team has already hired 93 Corrections Officers and 28 Juvenile Detention Officers with two months remaining in 2024.
The team has so far brought 143 new staff into DAJD. This includes backfilling vacant positions as well as working on completely new positions that have been added to the organization. The team continues to deliver critical needs in a difficult environment! Read more.
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Wellness Hero Carmen Johnson
Balanced You Wellness Heroes highlights employees doing things to better their lives, the lives of their colleagues, and our community.
Meet Wellness Hero Carmen Johnson, King County Retirement Navigator. In this video Carmen talks about how her role helps employees on the road to retirement, the importance of educating and planning for retirement, the million-dollar questions of when you should start planning for retirement (hint: it’s never too early), a variety of resources and classes offered for King County employees, and more.
Check out the video of Carmen below!
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Complete Open Enrollment by midnight tonight
If you haven’t already completed Open Enrollment, be sure to go to PeopleSoft and finish up before midnight tonight, Friday, Nov. 15. Don’t miss your opportunity to put the right benefit options in place for you and your family next year. For information about your benefit choices, go to the Open Enrollment website and see the 2025 Key Benefit Changes.
If you don’t participate in Open Enrollment, your current benefit plan elections will remain the same for next year except your Flexible Spending Accounts and your Benefit Access Fee exemption if you cover a spouse on your medical plan—these must be selected each year.
Get last-minute help
If you need help completing Open Enrollment in PeopleSoft, you can access the following resources:
- Drop in to the Benefit Fair in the Chinook Building tonight, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Attend an Open Enrollment information session tonight, Nov. 15, at noon.
- Stop by the Benefits office in the Chinook Building, 2nd Floor, Suite 230, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Call 206-684-1556 or email KC Benefits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Language assistance and disability support services are available.
Go to PeopleSoft
Use your work computer or personal device to complete Open Enrollment:
Log in and select the Open Enrollment tile, make your selections, review your Preview Statement, then use the Submit Enrollment button by 11:59 p.m. tonight, Nov. 15. For help with PeopleSoft, call the IT Service Center at 206-263-4357.
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Records Management reminder: Everything in Outlook needs to be managed, including Sent and Deleted Items!
When employees begin managing their emails, they often start with their Inbox. That’s a great place to start, but it is important to remember that all messages in your Outlook account (including Inbox, all subfolders, Sent Items and even Deleted Items) must be managed. These emails are all potentially discoverable, even if they’re in your Deleted Items.
A few simple tips for managing email include:
- Keep your folder structure as simple as possible
- Periodically delete transitory emails instead of retaining them
- Periodically empty your Deleted Items folder
For more information, visit the county’s Records Management Program website or contact them at records.management@kingcounty.gov. The Records Management Program, in the Department of Executive Services, provides guidance, resources, and training to all King County employees to assist them with managing King County’s public records according to state and local legal requirements and best practices.
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There’s two weeks left to be part of the Annual Giving Drive, join us today!
The Annual Giving Drive is a fun time of the year, so the Employee Giving Program team made a video to a trending tune that just may go viral. Check out the video below and pledge today. Read more. Pledge or renew here by Nov. 22.
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New analysts bring expertise to DAJD
Crossposted from the DAJD Newsletter
The Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD) has welcomed three analysts in recent months to help support operations across different divisions. Sara Tollefson, PPM III, is helping DAJD develop methods to track metrics that show the department’s progress in key areas. Miae Aramori, PPM IV, will lead the Juvenile Division’s efforts to gather statistics and research that reveal trends and outcomes in the juvenile justice system. Robin Gold, a Senior Business Analyst, will focus on creating data reports and dashboards in Power BI. Read more.
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Executive Constantine announces he won’t seek re-election in 2025
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today that he will not seek re-election in 2025, issuing the following statement:
“It was 15 years ago this month that I was sworn in as executive, and it remains an honor, every day, to serve the people of King County. I ran for executive because I care deeply about this region where I was raised and the people who live and work here. My priority was then – and still is today – that every person should be able to thrive, be economically secure, and contribute to the life of our community.
I am grateful for the progress we have made, striving for a better government and a fairer, more just society. We have built more access to opportunity, taken action to safeguard the health of our environment and our people, and set ourselves to the task of identifying and dismantling the systemic racism, sexism, and all the injustices that hold our nation back.
The work is constantly challenging and often daunting, but it is also extraordinarily rewarding to be able to help others. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve in this role, but it’s time to let a new leader take the reins and build on the work we have done, and so I will not be seeking re-election.
While my time as King County executive will conclude next year, my commitment to this place will be as strong as ever. King County must stay the course of progress – this year, next year, and beyond – always advancing toward a future worthy of every person who is here today, and all who will follow.
I look forward to continuing to focus on our critical work of transit and transportation, climate action, behavioral health, affordable housing, arts and culture, and all we do to create a community where every person can thrive. Together, we will keep building on the progress we have made.”
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Photos of Executive Constantine
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Thank you to veterans
Veterans Day is coming up and the Employee Giving Program would like to thank the people that have served. Veterans Day recognizes all veterans, living and deceased, for their bravery, commitment, and selflessness. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and appreciation for those that have served in times of war and peace.
In celebration of Veterans Day here are some EGP nonprofits that specialize in veterans services – to see the full list and discover more search online or PDF by service category. Read more. Pledge or renew here by Nov. 22.
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