A Voter’s Guide to the Finish Line: Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Crossposted from Election Connection Election Day is officially a week away! Can you believe it? With ballots mailed and drop boxes open since mid-October, here at King County Elections, we’ve been in the middle of an election for a while now and are going full speed ahead! This year, we projected record-breaking turnout at 90%, and it looks like we’re well on our way! King County has shown up and we’re already at about 55% turnout. Out of 1.4 million registered voters, we’ve had more than 800,000 ballots returned already! We’ve never… Read More
Tech Tip: Operating systems update coming
All county employees using County devices will receive a critical operating system update beginning Oct. 26. This update will result in minor changes to the appearance of your system. Most of the update will not require any action on the part of users except for a restart of their device. The restart will take a bit longer than typical for updates, from about five to 20 minutes. Thanks for your cooperation, and please let us know if we can answer any questions about the update. Please contact the Helpdesk if you experience any issues.
Training Spotlight for October 29
Team Leadership – Online – Team leaders must account for the special and unique circumstance of working in a team where responsibility, accountability, communication, and leadership are shared. Know the benefits and challenges as well as key sources of motivation of empowered teams. You’ll also learn approaches for managing conflict in teams. This training takes place on Wednesday Nov. 4, from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $89 and space is limited. Register here. Brain-based Time Management – Online – What we do and how we do it are driven by how our brains are wired. Neuroscience tells… Read More
COVID-19 frontline charities
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving You asked for it, and we created it. A highly requested list for this years Employee Giving Program was non-profits who are actively serving those affected by COVID-19. This above link to the comprehensive list is the result of a collaborative, cross-departmental effort to uplift EGP nonprofits that are working with communities who have been particularly impacted by COVID-19/are “on the frontlines.” This workgroup is centered on mutual support of each other as Ambassadors and of the community. The group has taken a broad, inclusive approach to identify the… Read More
King County website and PeopleSoft available for use
KCIT has resolved the issues that were impacting the King County website and the PeopleSoft system, and both of these resources are now available for use. Thank you for your patience and understanding – we appreciate it.
Return your ballot early
Don’t race against the clock and wait till 7:59 p.m. on Election Day to get your ballot to your nearest Drop Box. King County Elections is expecting about 500,000 ballots back through drop boxes on Election Day alone. Avoid the traffic and get it done early. There are three ways to return your ballot: Ballot Drop Box: If you don’t send back your ballot in the mail, return your ballot to a nearby Drop Box—no stamp required. By mail: We recommend dropping your ballot in the mail by the Friday before Election Day to make sure it… Read More
Support survivors and speak out against domestic violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and an important time to share information and resources to support survivors. Prior to COVID-19, domestic and intimate partner violence were ongoing epidemics impacting people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations, but this health crisis has continued to intensify during times of stay-at-home orders, school and work transition, increased stress, and isolation as a result of the pandemic. This is a critical time to learn about domestic violence and connect to supportive resources. To get help or support someone in need, review the Domestic Violence Resource Flyer to be… Read More
King County website and PeopleSoft experiencing delays
The King County website and the PeopleSoft system are currently experiencing lengthy delays and access issues. KCIT is working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience, and will let you know when the website and PeopleSoft are functioning properly again.
Reasons to enroll in an FSA
Need an easy way to save money? During Open Enrollment—Nov. 1–15—you can enroll in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). You’ll set aside pretax dollars from your paycheck, then use it to pay for eligible health care or dependent day care expenses. Since you’re not paying federal or FICA taxes on your FSA money, you get a huge tax savings. Here’s why you should consider enrolling in an FSA during Open Enrollment: Save money. FSA contributions are pre-tax, resulting in a significant savings. Orthodontia. Contribute up to $2,750 to a Health Care FSA and pay… Read More
Training Spotlight for October 27
Dealing with Difficult People through North Seattle College – Online – Get the tools needed to handle all types of workplace behavior problems. This class is tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 2-5 p.m. The fee is $89 and space is limited. Register here. Race: The Power of an Illusion – Online – This training is provided by an external consultant and will use the three-part video series “Race: The Power of an Illusion” to explore the construct of race, how it has been used to channel benefits to those viewed as white, and why racial inequities… Read More
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