Winter weather could impact Monday morning commute
Cold, wintry weather is forecast for this weekend, with the potential for snow Sunday night into Monday, so please be prepared for possible delays to your Monday morning commute and potential impacts to business operations. Make sure you’re getting the latest King County information at work and at home in the event of snow: Call the Employee Hotline—206-205-8600 (save it to your phone now!). Check your King County email for specific directives and updates. Log on at outlook.kingcounty.gov. Contact your supervisor for instructions. Follow King County on Twitter—@KingCountyWA, @kcmetrobus, @kcroads, and @kcemployees Check your… Read More
Executive Constantine joined 1,000 volunteers for Count Us In, the annual point-in-time count for people experiencing homelessness
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined more than 1,000 volunteers, including several members of his Senior Leadership Team, in the early hours of Friday, Jan, 25, for Count Us In, the annual point-in-time county of people experiencing homelessness throughout King County. Watch this short video as the Executive talks about the importance of this event and some of the things that King County is doing to tackle homelessness.
New Senior Leadership Team video featuring Dwight Dively, Director, Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget
We’ve been featuring the members of Executive Constantine’s Senior Leadership Team in a new video series, and the latest video with Dwight Dively, Director of the Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget, is now available. In this video we spotlight Dwight, what he does in his role, and what brought him to King County. Click the image below to watch the video. You can also watch the previous videos featuring Chief Performance Officer Gary Kurihara and Chief People Officer Whitney Abrams, and see all the videos on this webpage. Look for the remaining videos over the next couple… Read More
View your W-2 form online, paper copies were also mailed this week
Your 2018 W-2 form is now available in PeopleSoft to view and print. A paper copy of your W-2 form was mailed this week by ADP to the address you have listed in PeopleSoft. To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft from work, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms by registering at the ADP website. If you need help with PeopleSoft, call the IT Service Center at 206-263-4357. Your Form 1095-C—Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage—will also be sent to your home… Read More
Tech Tip: Critical information to help stop cyberattacks
Recent cyber-attacks have caused an emergency at one local city. The type of attack is called ransomware, and it’s is a form of malicious software that takes over your computer and prevents you from accessing files until you pay a ransom. Think before you click We can stop these attacks. The most common way ransomware enters computer networks is through email. Often, scammers include malicious links or attachments in emails that look harmless. To avoid this trap, please: Do not click on links or attachments from senders that you do not recognize. Be… Read More
Featured Job: 10 Week Summer Legal Intern (Rule 9 Licensed)
Salary: $24.64 Hourly Location: Seattle, WA Job Type: Intern Department: Department of Public Defense Job Number: 2018CM09135 Closing: Continuous The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is now actively recruiting 2nd year law students to begin a 10 week paid internship in our Family Defense Units beginning in June 2019. This is an excellent opportunity for students contemplating pursuing a career in public defense or interested in learning more about public defense. This is a rolling application – the four internship positions will remain open until filled. We are an institutional provider of family defense representation, which allows for… Read More
Pet of the Week: Dave
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC Delightful Dave is our Pet of the Week! This handsome boy is a cuddly couch potato! He’s also very smart, and already knows how to “sit,” “stay,” “come,” and “shake.” What’s more, Dave is always willing to learn when treats are involved! This young pittie mix can be a little nervous with strangers, but with some patience (and treats), he warms up quickly. Dave would do best in an adults-only home, and with a family who can be consistent with his training while he learns to share…. Read More
Training Spotlight: Lean Problem-Solving Basics and Introduction to Strategic Planning
Lean Problem-Solving Basics, Feb. 5: Do you feel like you tackle the same problems over and over again? In order to effectively solve problems once and for all, they must be solved at the root! Attendees will learn basic A3 Problem Solving, the powerful method borrowed from the Toyota Production System (TPS), learn techniques to incorporate problem solving and continuous improvement in daily work and build on existing Lean practices within your organization. Register and learn more. Introduction to Strategic Planning, March 13: This training provides an overview of what strategic planning is, when and… Read More
Employee Giving Program: Year-round opportunities to stay involved!
Crossposted from King County Employee Giving Program Did you know that the Employee Giving Program (EGP) operates year-round? The fun and satisfaction of getting involved with your coworkers and your community doesn’t have to stop when the Annual Giving Drive comes to a close. Now is a great time to get involved with the Program. Join the EGP Committee 30 years in operation, 30 million dollars raised. If we made it look easy then you can thank the EGP Committee. This National Award-Winning committee is composed of 15 King County employees who… Read More
Employee discount: Hartville Pet Insurance
King County employees can now access discounted pet insurance through Hartville Pet Insurance, brought to you by Liberty Mutual Insurance. Employees will receive up to 10% off a single pet plan and 20% off multiple pet plans. Visit www.hartvillepetinsurance.com/kingcounty to get a quote and access discounts (the discount code is embedded within the URL). Learn more here. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount Program website.
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