Chief People Officer featured in blog on transformation of primary care
Crossposted from Balanced You King County’s Chief People Officer Whitney Abrams was featured in a Washington Health Alliance blog post about efforts to transform primary care in Washington State. The article highlights a public/private partnership involving some of the state’s largest employers which aims to build a more effective primary care system for residents and providers. Read more.
2023 Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation
King County Executive Dow Constantine, proclaimed Oct. 9, 2023, as Indigenous Peoples Day in King County and encourages all residents to learn about and embrace the historical truths and cultures of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Indigenous Peoples, and to respect their many contributions. Read the full proclamation below.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
On Monday, Oct. 9, King County will recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day to show respect for and celebrate the rich heritage, culture, contributions, and strength of local and regional American Indian, Alaska Native, and Indigenous communities. King County is home to a thriving Native American population from Tribal nations across the country and our region benefits tremendously from the generations of Native American people on whose land we currently live. There are 29 federally recognized tribes in Washington State; we are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Muckleshoot, Snoqualmie, Puyallup, Tulalip, and… Read More
Test of KCInform employee alert and warning system on Oct. 19
King County will conduct a test of KCInform, King County’s employee alert and warning system, on Thursday, Oct. 19 between 9 and 10 a.m. as part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut drill to test earthquake preparedness. KCInform is used to notify County employees of emergency situations, infrastructure disruptions, facility closures, changes in department business operations, and other critical impacts. Your King County desk phone and @kingcounty.gov email address are already in the KCInform system. However, please register your County provided cell phone (if applicable) and personal cell phone and email address to ensure you don’t miss important, time-sensitive messages. The service… Read More
Employee safety contacts: Save them in your phone
Employee safety is essential to providing a supportive work environment. Below are several contacts and resources to help every King County employee feel safe and secure. What: 911. When to call: When you have a Police, Fire; or Medical emergency; a situation that could, or does, pose a danger to life, property or both; suspicious activity involving a person(s) or vehicle that appears to have criminal intent; any situation that requires immediate dispatch of an officer; to report a serious crime, such as robbery, domestic violence, or sexual assault. How: Call 911…. Read More
TicketsatWork offers continued discounts for exciting family friendly activities
King County employees can take advantage of TicketsatWork, an exclusive membership discount site offering a variety of discounted opportunities. Employees will get instant access to exclusive deals, limited-time offers and members-only perks on the products, services and experiences you need and love. With something to excite every interest, it’s time to spend less and enjoy more this season. This fall, employees can enjoy discounts on everything from spooky Halloween deals and other fall specials, to mental health assistance, flights, and travel. To get started: Visit www.ticketsatwork.com. Click “Become a Member” Enter the company… Read More
Celebrate the harvest with your local producers: Visit King County pumpkin patches this October
Crossposted from Keeping King County Green Autumn is making its presence known with chilly mornings and earlier sunsets. October is the perfect time to visit King County’s farms as they wind down for the year, especially festive pumpkin patches! There are pumpkin patches for every budget, type of family, variety of pumpkins, and activities. Pumpkins take three to four months to grow, requiring a significant investment of labor and land from farmers who choose to produce this fall favorite. As such, pumpkin patch sales can often financially make or break a farmer’s… Read More
QTBIPOC mental health and wellbeing
Crossposted from KC Balanced You King County recognizes the importance of raising awareness and sharing resources available to meet the unique needs of Queer and Transgender Black Indigenous People of Color (QTBIPOC). QTBIPOC represents a combination of various identities that intersect and influence a person’s mental health experiences. Individuals who identify as QTBIPOC face unique challenges and disparities in mental health care due to the intersections of their identities as well as historic and current systemic injustice. There are also a multitude of diverse experiences and perspectives within the QTBIPOC community. Individual… Read More
Stay informed about county emergencies
King County offers an alert and warning system called KCInform that notifies King County staff about county emergencies. You can add your personal email, home phone number, and work email and phone number to stay informed. Providing your personal contact information is voluntary, but will help King County reach you at home, work, or on the go in an emergency. KCInform will only contact you during an emergency or to test the system. To register, update, or verify your current information, email kcinform@kingcounty.gov. Click here for more information. King County will conduct a test of KCInform… Read More
Consider ways you can support and honor Indigenous People and Native American causes
In recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 9, King County’s ARWAG (Anti-Racist White Action Affinity Group) encourages you to consider ways you can support and honor Indigenous People and Native American causes. Consider volunteering your time or donating all or part of a day’s pay in support of Native American causes. Take a look at nonprofit organizations participating in this year’s Annual Giving Drive for ideas. You can also use up to three days of sick leave to volunteer at an Employee Giving Program nonprofit or at a local school. Also, take a moment… Read More
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