Public Health Call Center employees connect public to programs and peace of mind
Creating a healthy community is no easy task. It takes dedication, a commitment to serve, and in the case of employees at King County Public Health’s Connect 2 Care, an almost encyclopedic knowledge of current public health services, programs and nationwide concerns. Connect 2 Care is a call center staffed by 9 people that will respond to about 1,200 calls a week, spending on average four and a half minutes on each call. This time includes speaking to community members, typing up notes and other follow-up work. The busiest times of the… Read More
Tech Tip: Connecting to a meeting display or projection system
Q: I have my new laptop and noticed that the Window+X feature doesn’t work the way that it used to… I used to use it a lot especially because I present so often. When I use the Window+X feature, something different shows up. A: With Windows 10 there are two main things to consider when connecting to a meeting display or projection system: Windows+P will get you to display options for duplicating/extending your screen between multiple monitors. For turning on presentation mode you still use Windows+X, then select Mobility Center, then you’ll see a box for turning Presentation… Read More
Kudos! Many thanks to FMD maintenance crew and KCIT staff for helping make move a smooth transition
Recently, the Department of Public Defense’s Associated Counsel for the Accused Division (ACA) moved to the newly renovated 10th floor of the Dexter Horton Building. Thank you to the Facilities Management Division maintenance crew and KCIT staff who successfully moved more than 70 ACA employees to their new location. We appreciate your work in helping make this challenging move go smoothly!
Employee Discounts to Monster Energy AMA Supercross
Supercross Racing is coming to Seattle April 7 and King County employees are eligible for discounted tickets. Monster Energy AMA Supercross, Saturday, April 7, 6:30 p.m., CenturyLink Field, Seattle. Get details. See all available discounts on the Employee Discount page.
Social Media Spotlight: King County TV Facebook
The variety of programming on King County TV reflects the range of regional and local issues facing King County government, and the public services it provides – from transportation and public health to criminal justice and environmental protection. Follow King County TV on Facebook today. Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Happy mix-up leads to a forever home
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC We are so excited to share the story of this lucky little lady who found her new family in a very special way! A few weeks ago, RASKC was contacted by TiER1 Performance Solutions, a consulting firm based in the Cincinnati area. TiER1 had received a request from a 10 year-old boy named AJ who was looking for a new dog. They believed there had been a mix-up between their Adoptify, a gamified system that assists large companies with change readiness, and the new pet adoption initiative “Adoptify” launched… Read More
Construction now underway on a major Duwamish River water quality project
Crossposted from Clean Water Stories Our Georgetown Wet Weather Treatment Station Project team celebrated a major milestone late last week, as local dignitaries gathered to help them break ground on this $262 million project. When it’s completed in 2022, the new station will keep up to 70 million gallons of stormwater mixed with sewage out of the Duwamish River during heavy rains. The project will protect water quality and keep a promise to invest in the environmental and economic health of the local community. Read more at Clean Water Stories
Check out King County’s list of new and improved gym discount partners
Crossposted from Healthy Incentives Spring into fitness with the revamped gym discount partners! Whether you’ve wanted to try a new class or you’re just getting started on your health/fitness journey, King County is here to support your health goals. Employee Health & Well-Being is working hard to be more responsive to employees’ needs. We heard a lot about gym discounts during last year’s input process. Many employees liked that we offer the discounts, but would like to see deeper discounts and more variety in the types and locations of gyms and studios. Read more… Read More
EGP Committee – Now recruiting!
Crossposted from KC Employee Giving If you are interested in joining the EGP Committee, know that coffee is on us! What? You read that right. A cup of coffee on us. The King County Employee Giving Program (EGP) is currently recruiting for 6 open slots on the EGP Committee. The Committee is made up of King County Employees from across the County and provides the strategic vision of the program and are key participants in its success. Additionally, the Employee Giving Program provides leadership and development opportunities that may not otherwise be… Read More
Seattle’s World Cup bid gains County support
The Metropolitan King County Council today gave its unanimous support to the City of Seattle’s bid to be a host city of the 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. The legislation comes on the heels of last month’s action at the Seattle City Council to declare its own support for the effort. “The Puget Sound region has a history rich in its support for and love of soccer,” said Sounders FC owner Adrian Hanauer. “It’s incredibly exciting that Seattle is in the running as a final host city for the 2026 FIFA… Read More
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