Reminder: Automated, online Employment and Income Verification services available to all employees
We want to remind you that all King County employees can use InVerify, an Income and Employment Verification service, to access verification of County employment. In order to better serve you, King County has partnered with InVerify to meet all of your verification of employment needs. By automating this process, we are ensuring speedy, secure, auditable, and legally compliant responses to assist you in obtaining: Loans, home mortgages, new jobs, rental qualifications, and Social Service benefits such as temporary assistance, housing assistance, child support, or nutrition assistance. It’s one more way we’re Investing in YOU by providing… Read More
Fleet Services to launch pilot project Nov. 16
Crossposted from DES Express Fleet Services is rolling out a pilot project to help meet evolving business-related transportation needs for employees in the new COVID era. With mandatory telework now extended through July 5, 2021, the county vehicles at Goat Hill and King Street Center garages are no longer easily accessible for many. Fleet has a series of pilot programs to address these new needs. A pilot project with Roads Services employees launches Nov. 16. County vehicles will be parked at the Shoreline District Court. Eligible employees would register, obtain a key fob… Read More
Employee Annual Giving Drive calendar of events, and upcoming Harvest Festival with Executive
There are many events taking place around the County in support of the Employee Annual Giving Drive, from Online Nonprofit Expos to Ambassador led, cause specific events. Learn more and view all upcoming events on the Employee Giving Program event calendar. One event coming soon is the Harvest Festival II: Ultimate Zoom on Nov. 18. Join King County Executive Dow Constantine and the Executive Department Senior Leadership for a 10-day drawing to benefit six local and national organizations doing important work in the community and on issues critical to King County’s priorities. This event will… Read More
Recognizing Metro’s Operators of the Month
Crossposted from Metro Matters Every month, operators from King County Metro’s seven transit bases select their fellow drivers who make positive contributions to Metro and recognize them as Operators of the Month. The operators selected demonstrate safe driving skills; show courteous and helpful attitudes toward customers; and pay conscientious attention to job requirements such as attendance, appearance and discipline. We want to introduce you to some of our recent Operators of the Month. Please join us in congratulating them. Additionally, the Operators of the Month later come together to vote on who… Read More
Last chance to complete Open Enrollment
Elect your 2021 benefits by Sunday If you haven’t already done so, complete Open Enrollment before midnight, Sunday, Nov. 15. For information about your benefit choices—and what’s changing next year—go to Open Enrollment. Last-minute help available The Benefits team will be standing by to help you with last-minute issues on Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at 206-684-1556 or KC Benefits. You can also attend a live Open Enrollment information session on Friday, Nov. 13. Go to PeopleSoft The updated PeopleSoft tool is mobile-friendly, so you can complete Open Enrollment from… Read More
Records management guidance and resources for teleworking
As King County continues to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, county employees are facing unprecedented changes. In particular, much of the county workforce is either adapting to long-term telework or facing space consolidations and office moves. These changes have highlighted the importance that records and information play in our everyday work. All county employees access records and information in order to do their jobs and changes to our work environment can present challenges to accessing that helpful information. Luckily the King County Records Management Program provides various resources and services to… Read More
Reminder on wearing masks at work
As we try to slow the spread of COVID-19, please remember that all Executive Branch employees must wear face coverings over their noses and mouths if they are likely to be in contact with another individual and distancing of six feet is not able to be maintained. If an employee has a medical condition that impacts the employee’s ability to wear a mask, they should contact their HR Manager. The county may not be able to reasonably accommodate a disabled employee’s request that they be exempted from the requirement to wear a… Read More
Video: As COVID-19 cases spike, an update from Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin
Crossposted from Public Health Insider In recent days, King County has seen the highest COVID-19 case counts we’ve experienced to date. In light of these increases, we’re sharing Dr. Jeff Duchin’s November 6th, 2020, press briefing where he discusses the rising numbers and what we need to do to turn around this outbreak. View the update below.
Pet of the Week: Tinsy
Hi, I’m Tinsy, and I am looking for my forever home! I am an affectionate, talkative and independent lady! I like getting attention on my own terms. I can get overstimulated with petting, so please move carefully with me and keep an eye out for signs that I might need a break. My personality color is RED. I am a spirited cat with a fun-loving personality! I may be sensitive to handling, so I would do best in a home with a cat savvy family who knows when to give me some space. … Read More
Additional Mental Health First Aid@Work Trainings added
More than 20 million Americans experience a mental health challenge in any given year. In a world that sometimes makes it feel impossible to ask for help, it’s up to all of us as people leaders and co-workers to know when to help, what resources are available, and how to offer support. Mental Health First Aid@Work Trainings will teach you how to recognize the signs and symptoms of different mental health challenges and conditions and connect someone to resources at work or in the community. Trainings have been scheduled through the end of the… Read More
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