Facilities Management Division goes deep for employee survey, focuses on language, access and privacy
Judy Hairston, Customer Relations and Employee Engagement Manager, wants to make direct contact with all 324 employees in the Facilities Management Division (FMD) during the employee survey period. It’s important to her because she wants people to know she is accountable to them in her new role overseeing employee engagement. “I know people have concerns about confidentiality and follow-up and I think being able to see my face and ask me questions helps.” This is no easy task in a 24/7 operation, but FMD’s team of three is committed to improving on… Read More
Five questions with Kara Hannigan, Training and Organizational Development Manager, Human Resources Division
Why did you start as a Training and Organizational Development Manager with King County? I’ve worked in learning and leadership development for many years across different sectors. Initially as a high school teacher, then training librarians and patrons to use computer applications and the Internet while working for The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and most recently, at Starbucks leading management and leadership development. What I love about learning and development is that, in an organization that cares about its employees and makes learning a priority, you can really make a difference…. Read More
Payroll beefs up security for direct deposits
To better protect the security of your banking information in PeopleSoft for direct deposit, beginning this week, bank account numbers will be masked in Self-Service except for the last four digits. Previously, the entire bank account number was visible. You will only see the entire number when you add a new bank account; after that, only the last four digits. This change can be seen in two different areas of PeopleSoft Self-Service: Direct Deposit and View Paycheck (see examples below). Self Service > My Payroll > Direct Deposit Self Service > My… Read More
Tech Tip: Cyber security and social media
There are more than 1.6 billion social network users worldwide. This is why cyberattackers love social media. In fact, one recent study reports more than 600,000 Facebook accounts are compromised everyday. Here’s the lowdown on their favorite attacks: Like-jacking: occurs when criminals post fake Facebook “like” buttons to webpages. Users who click the button don’t “like” the page, but instead download malware. Link-jacking: this is a practice used to redirect one website’s links to another which hackers use to redirect users from trusted websites to malware infected websites that hide drive-by downloads… Read More
The annual Employee Giving Drive is underway
The County’s 2016 Annual Employee Giving Drive has begun! Last year’s drive raised more than $1.75 million for hundreds of nonprofit organizations. This year’s goal is $1.82 million. This is the power of our workplace giving program. We can harness our individual actions to make a substantial collective impact in areas such as the access to education, food and hunger, and the arts. The Employee Giving Program is a philanthropic resource for King County employees, and benefits county employees by: Providing prescreened nonprofits Allowing you to plan your giving Providing you the… Read More
County recognizes and celebrates value of workers with disabilities, proclaimed October Disability Awareness Month
As the Metropolitan King County Council declared October as Disability Employment Awareness Month in King County, the Council celebrated the talents and contributions of county employees with temporary or permanent disabilities serving the public. “Families and communities within King County are enriched by the diversity and perspective of those living with a disability,” said Council Chair Joe McDermott. “We must continue to strive to address the injustices that linger and remove the barriers that remain, so that all lives are equally valued, no matter ability.” In addition to the Council’s reading of… Read More
Employee survey participation continues to grow, nearing 50 percent in some departments
The 2016 Employee Survey, open until Friday, October 21, continues to gain responses, with some departments nearing 50 percent. View the data on the survey website to find out how your department is doing. As a reminder, King County is committed to increasing equity, fairness, opportunity and social justice in all we do. This includes equity in our employee experiences. We are asking for you to complete demographic questions so that we can learn whether employees with different backgrounds and characteristics have significantly different work experiences at King County. This information will… Read More
Featured Job: Communications Manager
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 10/12/16 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $92,830.40 – $117,665.60 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, Washington Department: Department of Transportation – Director’s office Description: This exciting career service opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. The position manages the Department of Transportation’s Office of Communications and reports to the Department Deputy Director. The Communication Manager supervises eleven staff members in the Director’s Office who perform a wide range of duties, including strategic communication planning, management of… Read More
KCIT presents Hands on Technology Day at Chinook Oct. 10
On Monday, Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Chinook lobby and rooms 121, 123 and 124 will host KCIT Tech professionals ready and willing to help. We have tables and booths and room dedicated to King County employee support. Bring your device (county-issued laptops, smartphones, tablets) to our HelpDesk for repairs. Join us in person or via Skype for Skype tutorials including: Noon: How to set up a Skype Meeting to allow both internal and external people to attend the meeting for the sharing and brainstorming of ideas and information…. Read More
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, Oct. 10
Seattle voted in 2014 to honor Native Americans, and their contributions to our history and achievements, on what has traditionally been celebrated as Columbus Day. Now the second Monday in October is officially Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle. It’s an especially poignant turnaround given that in 1865 the City of Seattle passed a resolution banning Native Americans from living in Seattle. Indigenous Peoples’ Day also recognizes that we all are living on Indian land, and that without the displacement of its first inhabitants, none of us would be here. The day also… Read More
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