New name for DHR division
As the Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations Section of the Department of Executive Services (DES) gets set to join the Department of Human Resources (DHR) in 2021, DHR’s existing Employee Health and Safety Division (EHSD) will be renamed Central Employee Services Division (CESD), effective Jan. 1, 2021. This change will more accurately reflect the full suite of services that the expanded division will provide beginning next year. Employees in BPROS and EHSD took part in a survey to name the division. While Employee Services Division (ESD) received the highest number of votes… Read More
Ride Away Your Stress, Safely and Affordably!
Crossposted from the Public Health Insider By Emily Devora Hops, UW MPH Student, Violence and Injury Prevention Unit When you are stressed out, what do you do to relax? Did you know that physical activity reduces levels of the body’s stress hormones? In fact, exercise releases brain chemicals that improves mood. During times of high stress, riding a bicycle is a great way to improve your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Biking can help you get to where you need to go and be a rejuvenating social activity to do with family, friends or alone. Within King County,… Read More
WW now offering live, interactive Virtual Workshops
WW now offers live, interactive Virtual Workshops, led by a WW coach that will support you on your wellness journey. During Virtual Workshops, you’ll be connected with other WW members based on your hobbies and lifestyle. There are also groups for your favorite activity, age, location, and more. Sign up for WW at www.WW.com/wellness and enter King County Access ID: 33139. All King County employees and benefits-covered spouses or state-registered domestic partners are eligible for WW discounted rates and a 50% subsidy. For more information, contact balancedyou@kingcounty.gov.
King County receives award for employee engagement program
King County recently received an ACE Award from Confirmit for improvements made in employee engagement as a result of its annual surveys and an employee-led action plan process to address issues identified in the survey. King County was further distinguished by being named the Judge’s Choice in the Employee Experience category and was the only public sector winner in any category. Confirmit’s 5,000 clients from around the world were eligible to apply. “This accomplishment was achieved by the collective efforts of employees and managers at all levels of our organization over the… Read More
Featured Job: Principal Accountant
Salary: $82,825.60 – $104,998.40 Annually Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Department: DES – Executive Services Job Number: 2020JM11949 Division: FBOD-Finance & Business Ops Closing: 8/16/2020 11:59 PM Pacific Learn more about this position or view all available positions
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… Read More
Bridging the Gap Between Community and Systems
Crossposted from the Zero Youth Detention blog Willard Jimerson, Jr. grew up in Seattle’s historically African American Central District neighborhood. Raised by a loving grandmother and grandfather, young Will could never have predicted that just six weeks after his 13th birthday he’d become a ward of the state and spend the rest of his childhood in America’s adult prison system. One fatal and catastrophic moment on a late night in 1994 changed everything. The kid who once fancied himself a charming and mischievous prankster, who loved playing arcade games and pick-up football, was gone. … Read More
Tips and resources for employees living alone during the pandemic
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for people who live alone. While those living alone do not have to navigate boundaries with housemates, they may be faced with more difficulty finding social connection. Social connection is an integral part of mental and emotional well-being, and social isolation can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. To support employees living alone, Balanced You has developed the following list of tips and resources for you to consider during these uncertain times. Visit Balanced You’s blog for more information.
Emergency Deployment Program needs your administrative and project management skills!
Do you have administrative, data entry, project management support or translation skills and want to assist with King County’s response to the coronavirus? If so, we need you! As King County continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, there is an urgent need to fill administrative-related roles within the County. In support of the County’s mandatory telecommuting order, most roles can be done remotely. As we strive to keep our workforce, workplace, and community safe, we have opportunities available to employees for temporary work redeployment to assist with COVID-19 related concerns… Read More
Learn more about Procurement Technology Modernization on August 17
The Procurement and Payables (P&P) section is excited to announce the Procurement Technology Modernization (PTM) project! There are two parts to the project: a new Oracle Cloud system to streamline procurement, and the Concur Travel and Travel Expense (T&E) reimbursement system. Both of these systems are expected to launch this fall. Oracle Cloud will include the following benefits: A new service request portal Allow for collaboration on procurements Enable self-service tracking of solicitations Streamline supplier registration and self-maintenance Electronic bid submissions (no more paper!) A contract repository And much more! The Concur… Read More
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