Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation
King County Executive Dow Constantine and the Metropolitan King County Council, proclaim October 10, 2022, as Indigenous Peoples Day in King County and encourage all residents to learn about and embrace the historical truths and cultures of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Indigenous Peoples, and to respect their many contributions. Read the full proclamation below.
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, consider these Indigenous organizations during our Annual Giving Drive
By the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice King County’s Annual Giving Drive (AGD) is underway through Nov. 18. To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, consider supporting causes and nonprofits that serve Indigenous people and are Indigenous led. Indigenous organizations know best what they need to prosper and thrive, and have the knowledge, ability, and right to determine the solutions that serve their communities best. Utilize the list below to learn more about Indigenous organizations serving Indigenous youth, education, cultural assets, health, the environment and more, and how these organizations and… Read More
Employee Giving Program Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series
The 2022 Employee Giving Program is underway and the Virtual Nonprofit Expo Series begins on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Join the Employee Giving Program via Teams to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about. Wednesday’s event will cover a variety of animal-related organizations, including the Seattle Aquarium, Pet Partners, Project Canine, and Seattle Area Feline Rescue. These weekly expos will run every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon, through Nov.16. Read more.
Celebrating customer service and those who provide it
Oct. 3-7 is National Customer Service Week and an opportunity to recognize the importance of customer service and the employees who provide it. A new training, Customer Service Fundamentals, is now available in NEOGOV for employees who want to develop their customer-service skills. Customer service is fundamental to our True North: Making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. Residents often turn to King County because they have nowhere else to go. Thanks to our customer-facing employees for helping King County residents access the services they need.
Disability Rights Washington’s Week Without Driving Challenge
The annual Disability Rights Washington’s Week Without Driving Challenge was recently held across the state, and numerous King County employees, Councilmembers, and residents participated in the event. The challenge encourages those who normally drive to spend a full week using alternative modes of transportation to experience what it’s like for non-drivers to access our community, especially those with disabilities. Read more here and watch the video below.
Employee Discounts to Monster Jam in January
Employees can now access discounted tickets to Monster Jam at the Tacoma Dome for multiple dates in January. The discount is available for shows Jan. 13-15. Click here for instructions for the discount. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount page.
King County Affinity Group celebrates National LGBTQ+ History Month by highlighting activist Dede Oetomo
In honor of October being National LGBTQ+ History Month, the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group plans to celebrate a different individual every week. This week, the group highlights Dede Oetomo, an Indonesian LGBTQ+ rights activist who founded both Lambda Indonesia and Gaya Nusantara, organizations that support LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones. Learn more about Oetomo and other LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history by visiting this calendar celebrating LGBTQ+ History. If you are interested in getting connected to the LGBTQ+ community at King County, consider reaching out to the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group at LGBTQ@kingcounty.gov. Learn more about King County… Read More
PeopleSoft outage Friday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.
To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available starting on Friday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be back online by on Monday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 a.m. During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance. Managers, timekeepers, and combo code users – enhancements are coming to fluid timesheet. Watch your inbox for an email detailing the upcoming enhancements. The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a… Read More
King County’s vaccine requirements remain in effect
King County’s vaccine mandate will continue for executive branch employees and is unaffected by Governor Inslee’s ending of all remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and the state of the emergency by October 31, 2022. Consistent with current policy and practice, all executive branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated, unless they are otherwise accommodated. New hires continue to need to provide proof of full vaccination before their start date. Also consistent with current policy and practice, all county contractors and volunteers, including volunteers serving on boards and commissions, are required to be… Read More
Test of KCInform employee alert and warning system on Oct. 20
King County will conduct a test of KCInform, King County’s employee alert and warning system, on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. as part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut drill to test earthquake preparedness. KCInform is used to notify County employees of emergency situations, infrastructure disruptions, facility closures, changes in department business operations, and other critical impacts. Your King County desk phone and @kingcounty.gov email address are already in the KCInform system. However, please register your County provided cell phone (if applicable) and personal cell phone and email address to ensure you don’t miss important, time-sensitive messages. The service… Read More
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