Protect yourself from unemployment fraud
With additional stimulus and unemployment payments on their way to many Americans, please be aware that scams and fraud attempts are expected to rise. Last year, Washington state experienced an alarming rise in fraudulent unemployment claims as victims’ identities were used to file false unemployment claims with the Employment Security Department (ESD), including here in King County. Please see our recommendations for how you can protect your identity and finances, as well as steps to take if you are a victim of this fraud. To protect yourself from fraud Employees should consider setting up… Read More
2021 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, January 14
Community members and King County employees are invited to join in honoring our nation’s foremost human rights leader and King County’s namesake, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in a virtual celebration on Thursday, Jan. 14. The theme for the 2021 Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is “Creating the Beloved Community” and the accompanying quote is “A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. Ignoring these cries and failing to respond to this movement is simply not an option — for peace cannot exist where justice… Read More
Balanced You: 2020 Reflections and 2021 Highlights
As we welcome in 2021, we at Balanced You want to take a moment to reflect on the growing importance of well-being in 2020 and share our plans for this coming year. If there is a silver lining on the last year, it’s the realization at every level of the organization that well-being needs to be a priority for all of us. Over the last year we heard through surveys and listening sessions how your well-being was challenged by social unrest, the pandemic, and the presidential election. We were inspired by those… Read More
Training Spotlight: Coaching Skills – Online
Become an effective and productive coach! In this workshop, you’ll learn a model of coaching for maximum effectiveness and the impact coaching has on a team. You’ll conclude the class with an action plan for your personal growth and development as a coach. Offered through N Seattle College, this course will be held on January 13, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m. with a fee of $89.00. Register Here Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development… Read More
Our democracy remains strong in the face of violence
Dear fellow King County employee, Today we witnessed disgraceful, disturbing scenes of violence and lawlessness in our nation’s capital. This attack on our democracy is, sadly, not totally unexpected, and is the manifestation and culmination of the last four years of lies, misinformation, and hate. It is unacceptable. It is un-American. And it must end. Our democracy will outlast this event. We will continue to live by the values that we all hold dear. We will remain focused on the issues that matter to us. We will move forward and build a… Read More
Featured Job: Transit Mechanic
Salary: $60,819 – $86,881 annually Location: Multiple locations in King County Job Type: Multiple – Career Service and/or Temp Department: MTD – Metro Transit Job Number: 2020RSJ12406 Division: Vehicle Maintenance Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
Employee webinar: The Role of Hope, Joy, and Resilience
January 13, 2021 | 1-2:00 PM | Register here Please join us for our upcoming webinar, “The Role of Hope, Joy and Resilience” which will be held on January 13, 2021, from 1-2:00 p.m. This event will provide an opportunity for King County employees to acknowledge that we have gone through a lot in the last year and will show how finding hope and joy during these uncertain times may help us start the new year off right. The panel will be coordinated by Balanced You and our community partner, Mindfulness Northwest. We… Read More
New survey shows how COVID-19 is impacting basic needs, mental health, and social supports in King County
Crossposted from Public Health Insider The coronavirus pandemic has brought dramatic changes to our lives – beyond the illness and death directly caused by the virus. Rising unemployment, increased needs for food assistance, and remote schooling are all economic and social impacts of COVID-19 that go beyond the daily counts of new cases or deaths. The overall results are concerning. 1 in 4 respondents said that COVID-19 impacted their ability to pay for essentials like rent/mortgage, utilities or groceries. About 1 in 6 of survey respondents said that sometimes, their food didn’t last and they… Read More
Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations joins Department of Human Resources
The Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations Section (BPROS) of the Department of Executive Services officially joined the Department of Human Resources (DHR) on Jan. 1, 2021, part of Executive Constantine’s efforts to better serve King County employees from one centralized department. This transition brings multiple benefits by centralizing the entire hire-to-retire value stream under one single department, avoiding any confusion that multiple business owners can cause. It will also deliver greater synergies by closely aligning BPROS’ work with DHR’s Employee Health and Well-Being team. “With BPROS joining DHR, we can now offer… Read More
Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques, January 26
This two-hour virtual workshop will provide you with strategies and tips to help you to do your best during the interview. Learning objectives include: How to prepare for a virtual job interview The interview structure and types of questions you will be asked The STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses General tips and strategies This workshop will take place Tuesday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. Register here. For additional online workshops offered by King County Career Support Services (CSS), visit their Eventbrite page. For more information about CSS along with links… Read More
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