Opportunities at Work: Igniting Employee Development session for supervisors and managers, June 26
We’re building a culture where all King County employees are inspired to learn, grow and thrive. Supervisors and managers play a key role in that. This special, one-time pilot session will support supervisors and managers in their role championing development for the people they lead. This session will be held Monday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in King Street Center, 8th Floor Conference Center. In this half-day forum, supervisors and managers will: Recognize the important role they play in developing the people they lead Discuss barriers and learn best practices in… Read More
PlazaFest: Food Carts are back by popular demand, June 6
Food cart vendors will be available on the Administration Building plaza Tuesday, June 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Facilities Management Division is close to finalizing a plan for food carts and other food options on a more consistent basis, through the summer months. Look for more information soon. For questions about PlazaFest on June 6, email Judy Hairston.
Lunching with Jeremy Rivera, Human Resources Division
Crossposted from Healthy Incentives With layers of bright vegetable colors, Jeremy Rivera’s mason jar salads inspire lunch envy whenever they appear in the HRD Administration building fridge. He shares the secrets to his healthy, filling lunch. Jeremy has been at King County for five years, and today works as special duty assignment administrative specialist III for the Human Resources Division. He began making the salads in 2013 when he committed to a healthy habit and weight loss routine. Still committed, Jeremy does mind-body exercises, yoga, and meditation at home, and gets people’s… Read More
Be safe and secure this summer
As the weather warms, there are a lot more people out and about, especially around our buildings in downtown Seattle. Your safety and security here at work are important to us, so we’d like to remind you of a few tips: Plan your route, and stick to well-lit paths. Be aware of your surroundings and know who is nearby. Avoid looking at your mobile phone while walking, and minimize what you carry in your hands. Walk with a group when possible. Don’t be afraid to cross the street, return to a business,… Read More
Keeping people and goods moving at a “Critical Juncture”
Crossposted from Inside Transportation Keeping communities connected is the mission for King County’s Department of Transportation, and that includes during those times when roads are blocked by natural disaster or overturned trucks. It’s impossible to predict when an emergency or disaster will occur, so its job is to be trained and prepared for when that day comes. A big part of that preparation is making sure the jurisdictions in our region are all on the same page. That’s why DOT brought Marcus Deyerin into the Director’s Office as its Training and Exercise Program Manager… Read More
Restarting hearts: CPR/AED training fosters a community of lifesavers
Crossposted from Public Health Insider Today, we’re taking a closer look at training the public to know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and effectively use a automated external defibrillator (AED) to restore proper heart rhythm. These two life-saving tasks can be performed by bystanders, before an Emergency Medical Technician arrives, increasing the chances for survival. In fact, bystanders trained in these skills have been a critical factor in helping Seattle and King County achieve high survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest. Laura Miccile manages the EMS Division’s CPR/PAD (public access to defibrillation) program. Her work includes partnering with schools throughout King County… Read More
Sign up for CSA@Work by June 1
It’s not too late to sign up for weekly deliveries of farm fresh local produce! The CSA@Work program serves 13 King County worksites and employees have until June 1 to sign up for a guaranteed spot. Read the details and sign-up for the CSA that serves your preferred building, and get some CSA-based meal ideas from farmers on the Healthy Incentives blog.
Supervisors share their experiences in hiring Veteran Fellows
What began as King County’s Heroes Employment Reintegration Opportunity (HERO) Program four years ago has developed into the Vets 4 HIRE (Heroes in Reintegration Experiences) program, a paid fellowship/internship for qualified veterans funded in part by the Veterans and Human Services Levy. While the success of any program of this type depends on the quality of the candidates, the success of Vets 4 HIRE also relies on those County’s supervisors who engage with this unique pool of talent. With the approval of funding through this year, and voting on a Levy renewal… Read More
Employees share learnings, successes on engagement work
About 40 employees attended the second Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget-sponsored Community of Practice event of 2017 to get an overview of the key findings in the 2016 Employee Survey and learn how workgroups, divisions and departments are acting on what respondents said. “For those of you who are working on engagement teams I want you to know that it is making a difference,” Chrissy Russillo, Interim Director of Human Resources Division, said at the May 22 event. “I’m out and about and hear people talking about it all the time…. Read More
Social Media Spotlight: King County Wastewater Treatment Division blog
WTD is an innovative clean-water utility that provides wholesale wastewater treatment services to 17 cities, 17 local sewer districts and more than 1.5 million residents across a 420-square-mile area in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties. By exploring new technologies and harnessing valuable resources from the treatment process, such as energy, recycled water for irrigation, and biosolids to return carbon and nutrients to soils, WTD strives to support sustainable communities in the 21st Century. Follow the Clean Water Stories, King County Wastewater Treatment blog today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
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