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Survey is Underway!
The survey officially launched yesterday. Links to the electronic version were distributed via email over several hours and distribution of paper copies began at work sites as far North as Shoreline, as far East as Bellevue and as far South as Maple Valley. Wondering if it makes a difference to take the survey? Our leaders think so. In this video they discuss how they responded to what employees said in the survey. They speak authentically about what they learned, what they did and how they hold themselves accountable for results.
Kudos to employees who recognize customers, and miss them
This KC Metro rider appreciates her bus driver providing prompt and courteous service, but also loves it when her driver recognizes that she’s been gone awhile. Customer service is about meeting the needs of every customer through meaningful, heartfelt, personal interactions. Kudos to this driver, and other King County employees, who go that extra mile!
Tech Tip: Personal photo for Lync/Skype
When King County employees do business with each other, the public and other external customers/clients, we are transparent. Part of that transparency is letting people know who we are. KCIT provides all King County the ability to use a personal photo for their Lync/Skype connection. A photo is helpful because it allows people to put a face with a name. It’s very helpful when you are meeting someone for the first time at a remote location or even in a crowded meeting. (We recognize there are certainly safety situations where we don’t… Read More
Closed captioning now available for budget, ESJ videos
Our recent videos on the 2017-18 Proposed Budget and the 2016-22 Equity and Social Justice now have closed captions. You can watch the three videos below: 2017-18 Proposed Budget Preview with Executive Constantine King County Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan 2016-2022 Dwight Dively 2017-2018 Budget Overview To turn on or off closed captions, click on the CC button in the bottom right of the video player (see below).
Worksite flu clinics have started
Flu shot clinics are coming to many county worksites this September and October, ending on October 21. Protect yourself and those you love by getting a flu vaccine. Check out the flu clinic schedule for a site that’s convenient for you, and mark your calendar today. In the video below watch Dr. Jeff Duchin, our King County Health Officer, put out the call for employees to get their flu shots. Visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/flu to learn more and find an upcoming flu clinic near you.
A new video addresses voting rights of citizens with felony convictions
Crossposted from For The Defense A powerful new video underscores what many persons with felony convictions in Washington state are never told: Once out of custody and no longer under the supervision of the state Department of Corrections, he or she can register to vote. The 4-minute video – with clips from persons with felony convictions who said they went years thinking they had permanently lost the right to vote – was released by the 2016 graduates of the Washington Leadership Institute (WLI), a program that recruits, trains, and develops minority and… Read More
Let your poetry travel by bus: Poetry on Buses
Many of us have chosen to live here because of – or despite – the streams, waterfalls, Puget Sound, snow and yes, even rain. Share your soggy celebrations of our watery region – the deadline is Sept 30! Theme: Your body of water Who: Only King County residents are eligible Length: 50 words or less Languages: Amharic, Somali, Tlingit, Vietnamese, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, English Deadline: Sept 30, 2016 11:59 PM For more information go to: http://www.poetryonbuses.org/submit-a-poem Brought to you by the many groups that appreciate clean water: 4Culture, Seattle Office of Arts… Read More
Attorney to be honored for a major federal court win for immigrant detainees
Crossposted from For The Defense The win last year was a game-changer. Thanks to a class-action lawsuit brought by several public interest attorneys, a federal judge ruled that immigrants with mental disabilities facing deportation proceedings are entitled to a lawyer, a first-ever affirmation of the right to appointed counsel for immigrant detainees. One of the lead attorneys was Matthew Adams, legal director at the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) in Seattle and a member of the King County Public Defense Advisory Board. He’s now about to receive the Washington State Bar Association’s… Read More
Email to participate in 2016 Employee Survey
On Monday, September. 26, you will receive an email from 2016KCEmployeeSurvey@orcsurvey.com with the subject line “King County Employee Survey – 2016” inviting you to participate in the King County 2016 Employee Survey. It will look similar to the example email pictured below: This year’s survey is open from September 26 through October 21, 2016. The survey should take about 15 minutes and can be completed during working hours. Your responses are totally confidential and cannot be traced back to you. The survey link cannot be forwarded to coworkers because each survey link is… Read More
Saying goodbye to a public health hero, “Uncle Bob” Santos
Crossposted from Public Health Insider By Kalayaan Domingo, Healthy Eating and Active Living Project Manager at Public Health A celebration and remembrance in honor of Robert “Uncle Bob” Santos will be held on Friday, September 23 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at WAMU Theater at CenturyLink Field (800 Occidental Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98134), located on the corner of S. Royal Brougham Way & Occidental Avenue S. The public is invited to attend. On August 27th, 2016, Seattle lost one of our hometown heroes, Bob Santos, or Uncle Bob, as he was… Read More
Following the line to inspiration
Crossposted from King County WTD Senior Gardener Jim Davis can be considered the artist-in-residence at South Plant. If you stop into the lunchroom in the Annex Building you’ll see his unique and interesting contour drawings hanging on the wall. While Jim finds inspiration in dramatic subjects like Seattle Seahawks players, most of his drawings installed at South Plant are of his coworkers. “There’s something about an ordinary person doing an ordinary thing that is inspiring to me,” he says. Jim has been an artist ever since his third grade teacher complimented one… Read More
Employees change work environment, open up to new opportunities
Photo by Paul Israel Working with strong personalities can be challenging, especially when they’re all on the same team. To help create understanding and better work flow, it’s important to recognize what is impacting the group dynamics and address these concerns directly. One construction crew in the Parks and Recreation Division of King County DNRP is taking on this challenge, working to improve the culture for themselves and build a better, more efficient work environment. Aaron Hall, the supervisor for this group, worked with staff after the 2015 King County Employee Survey… Read More
Public Health teen sex education program expanding nationally, making difficult conversations easier
“We have been doing this for so long now that kids in King County just call their sex ed FLASH.” Andrea Gerber says this matter-of-factly. She has good reason to be proud of both the longevity and the quality of the FLASH curriculum. Along with her colleague Kari Kesler, the two led a three-day training in May that attracted 35 leaders and health educators from 14 states across the U.S. to become experts on FLASH, showcasing the success of the curriculum and its far-reaching impact. “It was amazing to have people from… Read More
Third Annual Veterans and Military Spouses Career Expo draws a crowd
More than 250 veterans and military spouses converged upon the Washington State Convention Center August 10 to take part in the Third Annual Working with our Troops Career Expo – an event cosponsored by the King County Veterans Program, WorkSource Seattle / King County, and the Washington State Convention Center. In addition to King County, the employers in attendance included more than 120 major corporations, small businesses, and Federal, State, County and City agencies; including Amazon, Boeing, Starbucks, ThyssenKrupp, Tommy Bahama, Weyerhaeuser and first responders. King County was represented by the Human… Read More
Seasonal Home Maintenance Class
Whether you own your home or are renting, make sure your home is ready for the seasons ahead! This seminar is presented by HomeStreet Bank to help you learn basic home maintenance, what you need to do when the temperature changes, covering the cost of home maintenance, and you’ll be provided with a home maintenance checklist. This class will be held at King Street Center, Thursday, September 22 from noon to 1 p.m. Registration for this event is required. Please call the Hometown Hotline at (888) 425-6990, or go online to http://www.homestreet.com/KingCo.
Social Media Spotlight: King County Department of Transportation Facebook
Our job is to provide mobility for the people of King County in a way that protects the environment, helps manage growth, and reduces traffic congestion. Follow the King County Department of Transportation on Facebook today! Click here to view all King County social media pages.
Kudos to KCSO’s dedicated unit in the fight against domestic violence in King County
The Seattle Times profiled the King County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Investigations Unit in Saturday’s edition, highlighting the reformation of the unit and the hard work being done to protect victims of domestic violence and convict DV offenders. The article speaks with Detectives Ben Wheeler and Robin Ostrum, Senior Deputy Prosecutor David Martin and Sheriff John Urquhart. The article goes on to say “Though there isn’t money to expand the unit, Urquhart said he plans to formally offer the unit’s services to the 12 cities that contract with the Sheriff’s Office for… Read More
Featured Job: Regional Services Manager
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 09/18/16 4:30 PM Salary: $52.69 – $66.79 Hourly, $109,595.20 – $138,923.20 Annually Job Type: Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week Location: Chinook Building – 401 5th Ave, Seattle, Washington Department: King County Department of Information Technology Description: King County Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking an effective leader to join our department as the Regional Services Manager. This is an exciting, strategic role that plays a key part in regional partnerships and collaboration around the County. The Regional Services Manager is responsible for overseeing several functions that provide services to… Read More
Employee Discounts to Seattle Symphony
Seattle Symphony – Get 15% discount on most Seattle Symphony performances. Go to http://www.seattlesymphony.org | Click on: Concerts and Tickets | Enter Promo Code: Conductor1617 to receive 15% discount on most Seattle Symphony performances. Discount is good on: Masterwork, Seattle Pops, UnTuxed and National Geographic Live performances. Note: The discount will not work on: Yo-Yo Ma (Sold Out) Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, Hilary Hahn or “Live at Benaroya Hall” performances. Special discount for the Opening Night concert only (Sept. 17): Use Promo Code: OpenNight16 for September 17 Opening Night of the 2016/2017… Read More
Listening to employees, acting on your feedback
On Monday, Sept. 26, the 2016 King County Employee Survey will launch, giving the County an opportunity to hear from employees about how we can better serve our customers and make King County a better place to work. In 2015, more than 7,500 employees participated in the employee survey. Since then, more than 230 action plans have been created to address the issues you raised and the major themes that emerged: 1. Growth and development Launched an Employee Resource Center to provide resources like resume building, mock interviews and training plans to… Read More
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