Add pronouns and preferred first name/nickname to PeopleSoft and Microsoft Teams
Employees can now add pronouns and preferred first name/nickname in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Teams, making them visible to other King County employees, but the option for adding to Microsoft Outlook is currently unavailable. Here’s how to make changes: Pronouns In PeopleSoft Self-Service, go to Personal Details and select Gender Identity from the menu. You will see your Federal Reporting Sex listed here. Select the arrow to the right, select the magnifying glass in the Pronoun field, and select one of the options. Check the I agree to self identify box and hit save. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions. In Microsoft Teams, select your profile picture in the… Read More
Attend a Benefit Fair and complete Open Enrollment by Nov. 15
There’s just one week left to complete Open Enrollment. Don’t miss your opportunity to become familiar with your benefit choices and learn about the changes for next year. Attend one of the last Benefit Fairs to get your questions answered, pick up givaways, and get help with your Open Enrollment. All employees are welcome to stop by any of the Benefit Fairs from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. If you are unable to attend a Benefit Fair, take advantage of the following resources: Go to the Open Enrollment website and see the… Read More
Donate blood at Eastgate Public Health Center, Nov. 27
Giving blood is a simple way to express gratitude for your own good health and know you’re taking action to help a local patient facing a serious medical condition. Schedule an appointment to give blood at Eastgate Public Health Center on Nov. 27 to help make sure we all have a healthy year together. Make it a celebration – of hope, community, and the power we all have to save a life. Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastgate Public Health Center, 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Community Room, Bellevue, WA… Read More
Help celebrate furbabies with the Annual Giving Drive
Every October, we get to enjoy one of the best months of the year—Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and World Animal Day. This makes it the purr-fect time to celebrate and support the organizations that rescue all the adorable furbabies. World Animal Day, celebrated on October 4, is an International Day of Action for animal rights and welfare, and Adopt a Shelter Dog Month shines a spotlight on the importance of adopting rescue dogs from shelters and giving them a second chance at life. This a great time of year to consider bringing… Read More
Records Management Reminder: What are retention schedules?
A retention schedule is the name of a legal document that provides important information about county records. King County retention schedules are all based on, and compliant with, Washington State Local Government Records Retention Schedules. However, county employees should only use county retention schedules to determine what to do with their records. All King County retention schedules are available on the Records Management website, which is automatically updated every day. Retention schedules include important information including: Cutoff date: When a type of record becomes inactive; Retention period: How long a record must be retained after the cutoff… Read More
Proposed budget focuses on cleanliness, equity, reliability, safety, and sustainability
Crossposted from Metro Matters King County Executive Dow Constantine’s 2025 budget proposal includes transit investments that will expand access to opportunity across our region. The Executive transmitted his proposed budget to the King County Council on Sept. 23. The council is currently considering and modifying the budget. Adoption of the budget is expected by the end of November. Read more.
Humans of Road Services: David Garcia
Crossposted from King County Local David Garcia has found a rare and fulfilling balance between his career and his personal passions. He is a transportation planner by day but spends most of his free time outdoors, exploring mountains, lakes, and forests with four-legged pal Winston close in step. David is drawn toward adventure, culture, and new experiences. Understandably, he has moved around quite a bit. After growing up in the bustling, diverse Bay Area, he moved to Guatemala to gain a closer connection to his family’s culture, language and land. Read more.
Daylight Saving reminder: “Fall back” one hour on Nov. 3
Remember to move your clock back one hour this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. Daylight Saving Time in Washington will next be in effect from 2 a.m. Sunday, March, 9 to 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Seattle Thunderbirds King County Employee Nights, Nov. 16 and Jan. 11
King County employees can receive discounted tickets to two upcoming Seattle Thunderbirds vs Everett Silvertips men’s junior hockey league games. Both games are at 6 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m., and are at the accesso ShoWare Center, located at 625 W James St, Kent, WA 98032. Both links provided below require you to input coupon code “County” to purchase tickets for $24 plus fees, a discount of $10 off a regular priced $34 ticket. This discount only applies to blue seats on the seating chart. Saturday, Nov. 16 – To purchase… Read More
Regional Veterans Court recognizes hard work of its participants, Nov. 14
The same week the United States honors veterans on Veterans Day, King County Regional Veterans Court (RVC) will recognize the successes and hard work of RVC program participants. The annual celebration of RVC program participants, including participants who have successfully completed the program and will graduate from it, will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, at 1:30 p.m. King County employees are invited to attend either in person or via Zoom: In-person: King County Courthouse, Courtroom E326 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/7597251370 (meeting ID: 759 725 1370) Operated by King County District Court since 2012, RVC understands that… Read More
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