Tech Tip: Practice good IT “hygiene” – restart your computer regularly
Did you know your computer’s operating system is updated several times a year? This update happens behind the scenes, but requires you to restart your computer. This restart can take several minutes. Your computer may offer to reschedule this required restart until later, but will only allow you to postpone once or twice – you can’t delay the update forever! Most updates include important features such as new virus protections that are critical for the safety of King County’s systems. Please practice good IT “hygiene” and restart your computer regularly! Be sure… Read More
King County Metro Community Liaisons connect to all our riders
Crossposted by Metro Matters Metro is proud to introduce our new Community Liaison pilot program. The program features the voices and perspectives of staff who work to strengthen our relationships with our varied communities through their unique voices and perspectives. Spanish speaking riders? We’ve got you. Swahili? Yes indeed—there’s a liaison for you! The team helps ensure that the people most in need of transit can weigh in our plans, policies and decisions. That’s important, because ensuring Metro’s services are welcoming and accessible to all is how we succeed. Read more.
Wastewater Treatment: Employee perspectives
Acknowledging employees who tirelessly work in the field is crucial to the success of King County. Within Wastewater Treatment, the contributions of our employees are the backbone of our division, and the stories, insights, and perspectives they share create a sense of pride across our organization. This video, Voices from the Field, highlights operators and other employees working at our facilities, celebrating the dedication and expertise of these unsung heroes. The employees share how their job is exciting and the value of their connection to environmental stewardship. View the video below, and… Read More
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.
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