Discounted tickets to STG
King County employees can take advantage of discounted tickets to the Seattle Theatre Group (STG) Performing Art’s Series. The discount is 15% off the base ticket price, and does not include per ticket facility fees. Visit this link to purchase discounted tickets to upcoming shows. See all available employee discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
Records Management Reminder: Your work records do not belong to you
As county employees, the records we maintain do not belong to us; instead they belong to the agency we work for. This is especially important to remember for employees that are exiting employment, and even those transferring to different agencies within King County. Any records that document your work for a particular position should be left in the care and custody of the agency you are leaving. Do not take them with you! For more guidance, refer to the Exiting Employee Checklist on our website. For more information, visit the county’s Records Management Program website or… Read More
Above ground: A vibrant playground, ballfield, and picnic shelters. Below ground: Infrastructure that protects water quality
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green What would it look like if you built an accessible park with popular amenities that is engineered to treat polluted stormwater for the benefit of people, salmon, and wildlife? You don’t have to just imagine the result – you can go see a new stormwater park in Kirkland, just like King County Executive Dow Constantine recently did. Read more.
Energize your workday with King County Activity Centers
Energize your workday and unleash productivity and overall well-being with on-site fitness resources and movement breaks. Balanced You manages many Activity Centers throughout King County’s workplaces. These conveniently located spaces provide opportunities for employees to get moderate levels of physical activity and movement– before, during, and after work. Our Activity Centers feature various commercial grade cardio and strength equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, dumbbells, stretching areas, stability balls and more. Check out this fun video to learn more and see your co-workers in action! Watch the video to learn more.
Emergency room visits may cost you more this year, but having a primary care provider may help
To help manage rising health care costs, a new emergency room (ER) out-of-pocket limit was added to the Regence KingCare PPO and KingCare Select medical plans for those in the Regular and TEA-DOT employee benefit groups. If you fall into one of these groups and visit the ER, your total out-of-pocket costs may be higher this year. Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, Regular and TEA-DOT employees enrolled in Regence medical plans have a separate out-of-pocket limit for ER visits. These limits are in addition to out-of-pocket limits for medical and prescription drugs. Your… Read More
Introducing Michael Bailey, the new Adult Services Division Director
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) warmly welcomes Michael Bailey as the new director of the Adult Services Division (ASD). Michael brings more than 15 years of experience leading health and human service organizations, advancing economic mobility efforts, supporting aging adults, and co-creating community-led programs. Michael has a strong commitment to collaborative problem-solving and strategic initiative implementation that enhances service delivery, improves access points, and fosters inclusive and equitable practices within government organizations. Read more.
Be prepared for cold temperatures, snow, and icy conditions
Extremely cold temperatures, snow, and possible freezing rain are forecast for our region this weekend and into next week. Please be prepared for slippery conditions, possible commute delays, and impacts to business operations. If you work on site, please be prepared for snow and icy conditions. Accumulated snow may create hazardous conditions, so exercise caution and take extra precautions as needed. Have a plan for your commute, dress warmly, and let safety be your guide when making commute decisions. If you drive, have an emergency kit in your vehicle, including extra clothing,… Read More
Cybersecurity training due Jan. 31, 2025
All employees and vendors with access to King County systems must complete Cybersecurity Training by Jan. 31, 2025. Log in here to complete your assigned training with our education partner, KnowBe4. Training takes about 60 minutes. Annual security training is an important activity that safeguards King County systems, and the number of employees who complete training each year impacts our insurance rates. Thank you for doing your part to protect King County! For assistance, contact the KCIT Helpdesk
King County makes historic investment in expanding and supporting the local behavioral health workforce
Crossposted from Cultivating Connections Today King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the county’s largest-ever investment in the behavioral health workforce, a crucial step towards meeting the growing need for mental health and substance use care. King County is awarding $12 million to help 37 behavioral health providers support, retain, and recruit employees, strengthening the local workforce, with an additional $4.8 million to expand the SEIU Training Fund’s apprenticeship program. Supporting behavioral health workers is a key part of the Crisis Care Centers initiative, which was overwhelmingly approved by voters in 2023. The… Read More
New way to access your employee information
New tools for getting King County news, resources, and Human Resources information are now available to County employees. The new employee-only Intranet Homepage and Department of Human Resources (DHR) intranet sites, and new public-facing DHR pages on kingcounty.gov are live. Links to the new sites are below: King County Employee Homepage: kc1.sharepoint.com Department of Human Resources Intranet: kc1.sharepoint.com/sites/DHR-intranet Department of Human Resources public webpages: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dhr Please familiarize yourself with these new resources and update your list of “favorite” links (bookmarks). For easy access, a shortcut button was added on Jan. 27 to Executive Branch desktops which… Read More
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