Safety tip: Responding to a theft or attempted theft
Our top priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities. This video gives tips on how to respond to a theft or attempted theft, and to call 9-1-1 in an emergency. To report a non-emergency incident, contact FMD Security at 206-296-5000, email FMD.Security@kingcounty.gov, or file an incident report at www.kingcounty.gov/IncidentReport. Check out the video and watch for additional videos with safety tips this year. For more information on employee safety… Read More
Former Metro GM Terry White and the ‘only job I ever wanted’
Crossposted from Metro Matters In 1973, a 10-year-old in South Seattle started riding the bus alone at the encouragement of his mother. She told her son to sit at the front of the bus, and if he had any questions, to ask the driver. The young man did as his mother said, and it created a love of transit that inspired his future. That 10-year-old, Terry White, would spend his entire career with King County Metro, retiring as Metro’s General Manager. As Metro begins to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, White spoke to KNKX Radio about… Read More
2023 annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, Jan. 12
King County employees are invited to join in honoring human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual celebration on Thursday, Jan. 12. The theme for the celebration is “Truth, Light, and Hope,” along with the guiding quote “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The keynote address will be given by Port of Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed. The celebration will Thursday,… Read More
Professional Development Scholarship application period now open
The first application period for the Coalition Labor Agreement Professional Development Scholarship is now open. This first period will remain open Jan. 9 – Feb. 5, 2023, to pay for training that will begin anytime between Jan. 1 – June 30, 2023. To apply: Please familiarize yourself with the eligibility and application requirements by visiting the scholarship website. Click here to apply. Awardees for this first period will be notified via email between March 20 – 24, 2023. The second application period will open May 8 – June 4, 2023, and will… Read More
Compassion fatigue and burnout
These conditions can lead to long-term mental and physical health complications. Fortunately, steps can be taken to recover from compassion fatigue and burnout, and to develop resiliency to carry us through. Read more.
Seven mental health benefits of volunteering
One way to feel more fulfilled in your life is to give your time to causes you care about. Volunteering can improve your mental health in many ways. To learn how you can use up to three sick days per year to volunteer, click here.
Having a primary care provider is good for your health
Research shows that people with a primary care provider (PCP) enjoy better health outcomes. Learn more about why a PCP is good for your health and how to find one for you and your benefits-covered family members.
Thanking Metro Transit Police Chief Jose Marenco
Cross-posted from Metro Matters Metro Transit Police Chief Jose Marenco has provided exemplary service to the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) for 24 years and to the Snoqualmie Police Department for two years prior to that. Since October 2020, Jose has been King County Metro’s friend and partner as Chief of Metro Transit Police. Metro is tremendously grateful for his outstanding work on behalf of Metro’s employees, riders, and community members. In recognition, KCSO recently promoted Jose to Chief of the Patrol Operations Division. Read more.
New year, new opportunities for sustainabilty
Cross-posted from Keeping King County Green A fresh start to the new year signals the beginning of something new to try to better ourselves. Why not make 2023 the year of showing up for the planet and committing to an eco-friendly action? For tips on setting attainable eco-friendly goals for 2023, read more.
Security tips – Lock your screen
Locking your screen when you get up from your desk is a security action that is often overlooked and can have dangerous consequences. Failing to lock your screen can open you up to several vulnerabilities–some more serious than others. Although many organizations have a policy which automatically locks your screen with a screen saver after a certain amount of inactivity, not all screen savers are password-protected, leaving your workstation defenseless. Here are a few actions the bad guys can do when you leave your workstation unlocked and unattended: Files can be downloaded… Read More
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