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Vaccine eligibility open to all residents ages 16 and over
from Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer Starting Thursday, April 15, all Washington residents age 16 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. This is great news and an important step in ending this pandemic. Vaccine remains the best tool we have against COVID-19. Already half of King County residents ages 16 and older have received at least one dose and more than 30% are fully vaccinated. This is in part due to the crucial role played by a wide array of community and faith-based organizations who delivered those vaccines and the exceptional… Read More
Supporting working parents as schools return to in-person learning
Many school districts in our region have either restarted in-person learning or announced plans to restart in-person learning. Seattle School District middle and high school students are returning to in-person classes April 19. The return to in-person learning may create additional challenges for working parents and employees may need additional schedule flexibility or need to take leave during this learning transition. We have provided some options below to support employees with school-aged children. Please work with your supervisor and seek approval when pursuing these options, and consult your HR Manager for more… Read More
How to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is currently open to those who qualify under Phases 1A and 1B Tiers 1-4, but starting Thursday, April 15, all Washington residents age 16 and up will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Whether you are eligible now or will be on April 15, it is important to remember that there are several ways you can make an appointment for the vaccine: Go to vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov to search for COVID-19 vaccine appointments near you by zip code. Call your doctor’s office or health care provider to see if they have available vaccination appointments. … Read More
School-to-Work Transition Fairs go virtual in 2021
Since 2005, in response to community need, the King County School-to-Work Program (S2W) has partnered across numerous organizations to help students with developmental disabilities seek and gain employment before they leave their high school programs. This year, S2W is excited to present its Annual Transition Fair exclusively online. As in previous years, the highly anticipated event is offered to the entire community – families, teachers, local agencies, and potential employers. The Transition Fair is designed to help students with developmental disabilities find employment before leaving their high school programs. Register now Participants… Read More
Celebrating our 911 staff National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
This week we are recognizing King County’s 911 Communications Center employees and the KCIT employees who support the 911 system during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Sunday, April 11 through Saturday, April 17. 911 Communications Center employees are the primary link between people who desperately need help and people who provide it. The King County Sheriff’s Office handles 911 calls from unincorporated King County, 12 cities, Metro Transit Police, King County Airport Police, and Regional Animal Services of King County. More than half a million people rely on the County’s call receivers,… Read More
New King County eLearning platform “Learn” is launched
from Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer King County is launching a new platform to power King County eLearning, our online learning system, called NEOGOV Learn. King County eLearning offers thousands of courses and with NEOGOV Learn now powering it, you will be better able to customize and track your learning, access courses that have been assigned to you, and get credit for your attendance at classes and webinars. There are a couple of ways you can log in: If you have a @kingcounty.gov email address: Login through single sign here. Open the new… Read More
Refer your favorite nonprofit for the Employee Giving Program
During these times of acute social change, our community’s nonprofit organizations have dealt with extreme shifts in patronage and support. The arts and entertainment went virtually dark for most of the year, education programs moved 100% online, and food banks saw their lines multiply. Through it all, the King County Employee Giving Program has helped keep employees connected to the organizations and causes they are most passionate about. In the true spirit of giving and service, employees donated over $2 million through the Giving Program in 2020. Nonprofit enrollment in the Employee Giving Program deadline is May 11 Each year, King County employees support nonprofits through the Annual… Read More
Equipping employees to advance equity and social justice
King County is helping employees build their equity and social justice (ESJ) skills and knowledge by offering a new and updated suite of ESJ learning opportunities. The Department of Human Resources’ Learning & Development (L&D) team is offering foundational ESJ learning opportunities throughout this year. In early 2020, the L&D team took on this important set of ESJ education work initiated by the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ). With the onset of the pandemic, the team was able to quickly redesign and adapt ESJ curricula for online delivery to continue… Read More
Understand your options for scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility is currently open to those who qualify under Phases 1A and 1B Tiers 1-4, but starting Thursday, April 15, all Washington residents age 16 and up will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Under Phases 1A and 1B Tiers 1-4, those currently eligible includes all people age 60 and older, people 16 years or older with two or more co-morbidities or underlying conditions, people, staff and volunteers in certain congregate living settings, and additional high-risk critical workers in certain congregate settings. Whether you are eligible now or want to… Read More
Executive Constantine recognizes Public Health staff in National Public Health Week
King County Executive Dow Constantine recorded a short video thanking Public Health – Seattle & King County employees for all of their work amid the COVID-19 pandemic in recognition of National Public Health Week, April 5-11, 2021. “I’d like to take a moment to thank all of our staff at Public Health – Seattle & King County for the incredible work you’ve been doing for the past 13 months and more as we confront this once in a century pandemic,” Executive Constantine said in the video. “You’ve saved thousands of lives. You’ve… Read More
Thank you for your participation
from Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer Dear fellow King County employee, I sincerely want to thank you for taking the time to participate in the 2021 Employee Survey. Following a year like no other, your feedback will be more important than ever in helping us build a truly inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace. This year more than 66% of eligible employees had their say in the survey. Your feedback and comments are being compiled and analyzed, and we will share the results with you in May. These results will guide us as… Read More
Vaccine eligibility is expanding March 31
On Wednesday, March 31, Washington is expected to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those who qualify under Phases 1B tier 3 and/or 1B tier 4. This includes all people age 60 and older, people 16 years or older with two or more co-morbidities or underlying conditions, people, staff and volunteers in certain congregate living settings, and additional high-risk critical workers in certain congregate settings. You can see who is eligible for the vaccine when in this Department of Health chart. You’ll find a helpful list of everyone who’s currently eligible in Washington under… Read More
Getting vaccinated in King County: Who can get vaccine now?
From Public Health – Seattle & King County As of March 17, 2021, the Washington State Department of Health has opened vaccine distribution through Phase 1b2. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) determines the distribution of vaccine for our state and eligibility for vaccination in phases. King County is currently in the state’s Phase 1a and Phase 1b, Tier 1 and Tier 2 for vaccine distribution. Vaccination is available for the groups listed below regardless of insurance, citizenship, or immigration status. You will not be billed or charged for vaccination. The vaccine will be… Read More
Keeping you informed on vaccination eligibility and scheduling
from Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer Leaders in Public Health tell us that the next month or two will be especially important in determining the course of the coronavirus outbreak, with the threat from new variants increasing while we work to get more people protected through vaccination. I’m so grateful to all who are taking steps to get vaccinated when it’s your turn, and to all who are learning more and getting your questions answered about COVID-19 vaccines. King County is currently in the state’s Phase 1a and Phase 1b, Tier 1… Read More
Washington state in Phase 3, mandatory telework guidance remains in place
Washington state is now in Phase 3 of Governor Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery and more activities and gatherings with increased capacity are now permitted. King County employees remain under mandatory telecommuting through July 5, 2021, for all Executive Branch employees who are currently telecommuting, except where there is an operational need to physically return to the workplace. This also applies to King County Council, Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Department of Assessments, and King County Elections employees, where appropriate. King County department leaders have been working with the Future of Work Committee on operational… Read More
Updates on telework, return-to-work plans, and COVID-19 vaccines
from Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer On Monday, March 22, Washington state will enter Phase 3 of Governor Inslee’s Roadmap to Recovery when more activities and gatherings with increased capacity will be permitted as long as social distancing, face mask, and hygiene guidance is followed. While this is good news, we must continue to be vigilant against the virus which is still spreading in our community and its more contagious new variants. We need to continue to wear masks, stay at least six feet apart, washing our hands, and limit gatherings to… Read More
What to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Our state is now in Phase 1a and Phase 1b, Tier 1 and Tier 2 for vaccine distribution and many King County employees who have been on the front lines during the pandemic are now eligible, including staff working in congregate settings in public transit, corrections, courts, and first responders not covered under earlier phases. If you are eligible for a vaccine, you are encouraged to look for open appointments across all current options available to you, and not wait: Call your doctor’s office or health care provider to see if they have… Read More
Standing against racism, discrimination, and violence
by Dow Constantine, King County Executive As we work to fight the spread of COVID-19 in our community, we stand together against the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 and the rise of aggression, racism, and violence aimed at Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. We are always stronger together. That is the promise of our diversity and shared future. We are again witnessing how racist rhetoric locally and nationally is fueling fear, separation, and blame, and harming individuals, children, and communities. These incidents of hate and bias are unacceptable and cannot be tolerated…. Read More
Updates on COVID-19 vaccines
by Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer Starting March 17, eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine will expand to include residents eligible under Phase 1B2, including critical workers in certain industries and people 16+ who are pregnant or have a disability that puts them at high risk. I am delighted that so many more of our King County employees who have been on the front lines during the pandemic will now become eligible, including staff working in congregate settings in public transit, corrections, courts, and first responders not covered under earlier phases. While this is… Read More
Have your say in the 2021 Employee Survey
As of Thursday morning, March 25, about 60% of all eligible employees have completed the 2021 Employee Engagement Survey and let County leaders know about their experiences at King County. The deadline to participate is Friday, March 26. You can see a complete breakdown of participation rates here. If you haven’t completed the survey, look in your King County inbox for an email from KC Employee Survey (kcemployeesurvey@us.confirmit.com) with the subject line “Welcome to the King County 2021 Employee Survey.” All employees are eligible for the employee survey, except the following: Employees… Read More
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