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Attend an upcoming mindfulness class
WeightWatchers February Heart Health Month
Make tax season less taxing with My Secure Advantage
Reminder: Leave donation programs revised
Reminder: Leave donation programs revised
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Scholarship application period now open
Compassion fatigue and burnout
Having a primary care provider is good for your health
Eligible PERS 2 members can switch to PERS 3 in January
Navigating a Mindful Workday
Focus on Financial Goals in 2023
Eligible PERS 2 members can switch to PERS 3 in January
Cigna Dental HMO offers second dental plan choice this Open Enrollment
Boost your protection against COVID-19! Get your updated booster at King County Roads Maintenance Headquarters in Renton on Oct. 28
7 Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering
Celebrating customer service and those who provide it
Is your information correct in PeopleSoft?
Get a flu shot this fall
Finding hope and raising awareness during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Your ID/ORCA card transit benefits and resources for a safer commute
Get a flu shot this fall
Retirement plan contributions to change Sept. 1
State retirement plan contributions change Sept. 1
Professional Development Scholarship Program accepting applications in 2023
Flexible Spending Account mid-year check
WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined)
New PeopleSoft interface demonstrates improved inclusion and accessibility
Income and employment verification InVerify becomes The Work Number
Juneteenth an observed County holiday, June 20
Juneteenth an observed County holiday on Monday, June 20
Thank you for participating in the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey
Seattle Symphony 2022-2023 season discounts available
New programs offered to get you on the path to feeling better
King County Deferred Compensation Board seeks employee representative
Meet the Benefits and Retirement Navigators
Spend your Flexible Spending Account money
Taking action on September pulse survey responses
Showing support for employees who serve in the U.S. National Guard or Reserves
KingCare Select members: Choose your Primary Care Provider
Vets 4 Hire program expands funding
Get the most from your King County employee benefits
Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends Nov. 15
Look for Open Enrollment information
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Who should get a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
Indigenous Peoples’ Day to be an observed holiday beginning in 2022
COVID Leave criteria, forms, and time codes
Get a flu shot this fall
September is National Recovery and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
What are the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
How to make sure you are fully vaccinated by Oct. 18
Metro provides many options for safely commuting to and from work
Future of Work Executive Summary and Implementation Plan
Resources to support your mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being
Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples’ Day to be observed holidays beginning in 2022
State retirement plan contributions change effective July 1
Could you use a vacation?
Mandatory telework to end July 5, 2021
Day Care FSA limits increased; enrollment and changes allowed in May
Supporting working parents as schools return to in-person learning
Vaccine eligibility is expanding March 31
Updates on telework, return-to-work plans, and COVID-19 vaccines
What to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Unlimited FSA carryovers now allowed
Free scooter rides offered to essential workers in Seattle
Update your life insurance beneficiaries
COVID-19 Child Care Reimbursement Program now available
Special Online Event for Veteran and Military Employees, January 21, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Protect yourself from unemployment fraud
Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations joins Department of Human Resources
Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions
Call for applicants: Wastewater’s “Operator-in-Training” program offers paid jobs, no experience needed
New COVID-19 Child Care Reimbursement Program
In January, eligible PERS 2 members can switch to PERS 3
Your vision benefits don’t expire at year-end
Road to Retirement session offered December 15
Have you delayed routine dental care?
Training Spotlight for December 10
Update PeopleSoft contact information by January 1 to receive a W-2
How to use telehealth for mental health
Balanced You Hope and Joy Campaign Coffee Connection: Pet Meet and Greet, December 10
Balanced You Hope and Joy Campaign
Learn about Medicare options, December 15
Medical benefits for transgender employees
New tool available to help employees choose medical plan during Open Enrollment
King County honored with workplace mental health award
One week left to complete Open Enrollment
Upcoming live and on-demand webinars through Making Life Easier
Making Life Easier resources for supporting well-being through the election season
Make the most of your King County benefits
Reminder: Fall and winter mindfulness classes available
Welcome to Open Enrollment!
Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends Nov. 15
Learn about the Benefit Access Fee
Reasons to enroll in an FSA
Attend an Open Enrollment education session
Creating Effective Application Materials online workshops, October 27 and November 17
The benefits of King County’s Return-To-Work Transitional Duty Program
Look for Open Enrollment information in your mailbox
Learn how to boost your retirement savings
A Conversation on the Impacts of the Pandemic While Living with a Disability, October 29
Love your King County employee benefits?
STAR-LA Interview Practice and Feedback online workshops, October 15 and 23
Free live, virtual exercises classes for King County employees
Paid Parental Leave supports new parents
Annual Giving Drive is now on
Fall and winter mindfulness class schedule now available
Get Up and get moving! Let Balanced You know what type of virtual exercise classes you want
Training Spotlight opportunities from Learning and Development
Plan, organize and follow through! A parent’s guide to fostering executive functioning skills, webinar, October 6 and multiple dates
Creating Effective Application Materials – online, October 7 and multiple dates
Free mindfulness workshop for King County Emergency Responders, September 30
Supporting others in crisis
Mental health resources for employees involved in the COVID-19 response
Training Spotlight courses from Learning and Development
Resources for caregivers during COVID-19
Upcoming Making Life Easier – Wellspring webinars
Training Spotlight: Upcoming learning opportunities
Supporting employees with mental health conditions
Join Balanced You for a Panel Discussion on Suicide Awareness and Prevention, September 22
Expanded EBT benefits available for families to feed children who are learning from home
Automated, online Employment and Income Verification services available to all employees
Making Life Easier for King County employees
We’re listening to employees to support employees
July and August Mindfulness Class Schedule now available
FSA rules relaxed in response to COVID-19
Mentoring Lunch and Learn online session, May 26
Celebrating successful elections and honoring employees for Administrative Professionals Day
Mental Health Month week two: Creating healthy routines
Mental Health Month week one: Owning your feelings
Supporting you this Mental Health Month
Learning about your benefits: Life and disability insurance
Learning about your benefits: Dependents
Learning about your benefits: Out-of-pocket expenses
Benefit education videos help employees learn about their benefits
New telecommuting resources site
Free employee virtual training series: Investment strategies in volatile markets
Free virtual training for employees: Navigating Uncertainty. Growing Resilience, April 14
Free employee virtual training series: Budgeting when income is uncertain
Free virtual training for managers and leadership, April 8
Free virtual training for employees: Parenting through a pandemic, April 7
Benefits and resources to help with COVID-19
How to obtain extra necessary medications to have on hand
Addressing issues with application process for state PFML
Connect with health care professionals using telehealth tools
Apply to the 2020 Balanced You Worksite Fund
Training Spotlight: February training opportunities
Focus on values: We lead the way
View your W-2 form online
2020 Mindfulness classes open for registration
Free Financial Check-Up Webinar for employees
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program now providing benefits
Focus on values: We focus on the customer
Making Life Easier offers webinars throughout the year to King County employees
Honoring King County’s active duty employees
King County recognized for honoring our active duty National Guard and Reserve employees
Training Spotlight: Leadership for Women
Stress less during the 2019 holiday season: Self-care tips to consider during this busy time of year
That’s a wrap on 2019 flu shots
Open Enrollment starts today, ends Nov. 15
Rev Up For Retirement seminar on Nov. 13
Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and ends Nov. 15
Training Spotlight: Mindful Leadership
Learn how to boost your retirement savings
Training Spotlight: Basic First Aid/CPR/AED, renewal
ESJ Opportunity Fund now accepting applications, deadline Nov. 22
Focus on values: We are responsible stewards
It’s in the mail: Look for Open Enrollment information
Training Spotlight: Facilitating Effective Meetings
King County 2019 flu shot schedule, week of Oct. 9
King County EAP has new location and contact information
Use Employee ID/ORCA to ride Monorail beginning Oct. 7
Training Spotlight: Supervision and Leadership Skills – Series
King County 2019 flu shot schedule, week of Oct. 2
Mental Health, Recovery, and Suicide Prevention panel resonates with employees
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month in King County
Training Spotlight: Mental Health First Aid at Work
Mindfulness classes offered to King County employees
Making Life Easier program offers tools for stress relief
King County Information Technology Innovation Day, Sept. 30
UPDATED: Acceptable use of email in the workplace
Executive proclamation and celebration kick off Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
King County 2019 flu shot schedule, week of Sept. 25
Training Spotlight: Supervision and Leadership Skills – Series
Don’t be left out – Update your PeopleSoft information
Accessing mental health services through your medical plan
Panel Discussion on Mental Health, Recovery, and Suicide Prevention, Sept. 25
King County 2019 flu shot schedule, week of Sept. 18
Employee Resource/Affinity Group Policy
Training Spotlight: Communication and Problem Solving Skills
KCIA employees cut ribbon at new Activity Center
Supporting the mental health of employees
Panel Discussion on Mental Health, Recovery, and Suicide Prevention: Sept. 25, 2019
Benefits and Retirement Fairs Oct. 15 and 16
Snow emergencies will now mean free Metro transit
Life Cycle device replacement milestone
Training Spotlight: Defensive Driving
King County Executive and DNRP Director recognize employees at annual picnic
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and National Recovery Month
2019 Balanced You Worksite Fund recipients announced
Balanced You Worksite Fund: Investing in Your Health and Well-Being
New Vanpool Pilot Program – 100% Metro Vanpool and Vanshare subsidy
Untold Stories: Lunch and Learn, Sept. 10
Upcoming flu shots information
Training Spotlight: Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and Emerging Leaders
Walkpools: Safety in numbers
Fluid Life Events: Changing your benefits after birth or adoption
Empowering employees to prioritize Equity and Social Justice
Fluid Life Events: Changing your benefits after marriage or divorce
DPD interns: A summer of epic victories, hard-fought losses and many hours in the courtroom
Using People Roundings to build a better workplace
Training Spotlight: Mindfulness and Emotional Resilience
Training Spotlight: La Cultura Cura Philosophy Overview
Automated, online Employment and Income Verification services now available to all employees
From the Hip: Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer
Training Spotlight: Basic Data Visualization
True North and values to guide our work
King County named a “Best-in-State Employer” for 2019
Learn how to boost your retirement savings
State retirement plan contributions increased July 1
Heartfelt congrats to 2019 Bridge Fellowship graduates
Final opportunity! Applications open for Professional Development Scholarships
Karen Hamilton recognized as leader in sustainable purchasing
Training Spotlight: SharePoint 101
All King County farmers markets are now open for the season!
WTD celebrates Women in Trades 40th anniversary
Why is it important to work for an LGBTQ-inclusive employer?
Congratulations 2019 Bridge Fellowship graduates
Graduate shares her experience with Bridge Fellowship
Are you listening? The Untold Story Project offers hope and healing as employees share their untold stories of racism and visions of a more equitable future
The Worksite Fund supports mental health at work
Rev Up For Retirement offered downtown Seattle June 12
Apply now! 2019 Balanced You Worksite Fund
Ready, set, get to know the CSA@Work Program
Transforming how the region funds employment and job training to connect more people to high-demand careers
Supported Employment in Transit: Brandon Sims
Training Spotlight: Mental Health Accommodations and Excel 1: Getting Proficient
2019 Employee Survey results now available
Did you know you had this benefit? Mentorship Program
Let’s talk about it: Mental Health, May events
Speak Up! Employee Survey contest winners
Say hello to a whole new way to get healthy
Did you know you had this benefit? Home Free Guarantee
Did you know you had this benefit? Employee discounts
Tools and resources to support your mental health and well-being
Watch a video of Administrative Professionals Recognition event
May is Mental Health Month
DCHS employees get preview of True North and Values
Training Spotlight: Team Building For Success and Introduction to Career Development
Reminder: 4th Annual Administrative Professionals Recognition event, Wednesday, April 24
Professional development program encourages employee success and workplace development
Roads uses survey data to launch Roads Career Academy
A perfect fit: How King County’s Mentorship Program develops employees
King County wins organizational leadership award for government performance and continuous improvement
King County leaders discuss importance of 2019 Employee Survey
Using sick leave to volunteer helps employees make a difference in our community
A leader in secondary trauma provides insights and support to DPD staff
2019 Employee Survey: How it works
Accepting applications: Art of Facilitation Training spring and fall cohorts
King County Wastewater Treatment highlighted for diversity through Operator in Training Program
Save the date for Administrative Professionals Recognition Event
Employee Survey launches March 11
Use your 2018 FSA funds
Mentorship Lunch-n-Learn upcoming dates
5 things that make or break an engagement action plan
Training Spotlight: Basic Data Visualization and Grammar Refresher,
Wastewater Treatment Division unit acts on survey results to improve employee morale and workplace satisfaction
Employee survey revised to better hear from you!
Enhancements coming to 2019 employee survey
Featured Training: Lean Problem-Solving Basics and Introduction to Career Development,
DPD offers Public Defense 101 Training to administrative staff
Did you know you had this benefit? Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Did you know you had this benefit? Third medical plan option KingCare Select
Training Spotlight: Conflict Awareness and Introduction to Mindfulness
Training Spotlight: How to Navigate Amidst Overwhelming Times, Lean Basics and Introduction to Career Development
Did you know you had this benefit? Volunteer sick days
What is Lean? A quick refresher
Building a culture of performance excellence
Training Spotlight: Strengthening Our Health and Resiliency: Towards Belonging and Co- Liberation and How to Navigate Amidst Overwhelming Times
Training Spotlight: Introduction to Career Development and Lean Basics
Training Spotlight: Report Writing and Document Design and Lominger Competency and Skill Assessment
New department focused on helping employees succeed
Training Spotlight: Basic Data Visualization and Critical Thinking
Training Spotlight: Building Change Management and Effectiveness and Basic Data Visualization
Launch of Professional Development Scholarship Fund
Training Spotlight: Communication skills in the workplace and Introduction to strategic planning
Exec drops by to congratulate new Department of Human Resources
Upcoming Lunch and Learn opportunities: Balanced You and your benefits
Training Spotlight: Advanced PeopleSoft Query, Developing Your Leadership Style and PeopleSoft for Agency Human Resource Professionals
Bridge Fellowship kicks off fourth year program with expanded group, more development opportunities
Training Spotlight: Intermediate to PeopleSoft Query and Advanced PeopleSoft Query
Training Spotlight: Introduction to PeopleSoft Query and Supervision and Leadership Skills Series
Finding hope and raising awareness during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Training Spotlight: Excel: Level 1 and Overview of the PeopleSoft Database
New Departments and Leadership Transitions
Training Spotlight: Lean Problem-Solving and Stories that Lead
Employee Survey coming spring 2019
Employee workgroup takes on equity challenges
Training Spotlight: Introduction to Organizational Performance Measurement
Training Spotlight: Stories that Engage – Shaping Workplace Culture One Story at a Time
Enhancements to Employee Engagement Survey
Training Spotlight: Lean Basics
Training Spotlight: Basic Data Visualization
Training Spotlight: Igniting Employee Development
Training Spotlight: Introduction to Strategic Planning
Training Spotlight: The Fundamentals of Coaching
Training Spotlight: Building Change Management and Effectiveness
Roads Career Development Academy demonstrates Investing in YOU mindset
New Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy for Executive Branch, Elections, Assessments and Sheriff’s employees
Hiring Managers: Vets 4 HIRE funding available
Applications for 2018 Bridge Fellowship Program due Friday
Bridge Fellowship Program application window closes Friday, June 8
Employee engagement, health and well-being at DNRP
Groundbreaking Master Labor Agreement approved by Council
Applications now open for 2018 Bridge Fellowship Program
Jay Osborne appointed Director of Human Resources Division
Employee benefits and retirement office is moving to better serve you—closed on May 4
King County hosting Administrative Professionals Day event, April 25
Communication and Problem Solving Skills workshop, April 26
Deferred Compensation Plan education offered
Nominate an Administrative Professional and save the date for Administrative Professionals Recognition event, April 25
Administrative Professionals Development Program seeking members for work group
Breaking down the Employee Survey Results: Leadership
Employee receives workplace support, creates amazing video project
Breaking down the Employee Survey results: Communications
Thank you for another year of remarkable achievements
Changes coming to Healthy Incentives
Jay Osborne to serve as Interim Director of HRD
RALS launches Leadership Fellowship in lieu of traditional hiring
What we heard in our 2017 Employee Survey
KC eLearning improvements launched
Congratulations Bridge Fellowship graduates
Twenty-two employees celebrated at Bridge Fellowship ceremony
Innovative program sets employees on road to success
Administrative Professionals are invited to attend a focus group
Bridge participants use professional skills to address workgroup challenges
Resolving conflict together for a common good
Historic labor agreement delivers on our employee-focused priorities
Employee survey extended until Friday, Oct. 13
Last chance! Employee Survey closing Oct. 6
Employee development through Special Duty Assignments
Reminder: Mentors needed! Employees encouraged to apply
2017 Employee Survey is underway
Mentors needed! Employees encouraged to apply
Survey communications: Asking questions, acting on what we hear
What happens to your Employee Survey
Acting on employee survey in Business Resource Center
Launch of our Mentorship Program
Coming soon: 2017 Employee Survey
Powering engagement by focusing on growth and development
Working together on our priorities
Paid Parental Leave: New-parent approved
