Monitoring in action: Turning employee engagement data into countywide action
Jyoti Karna from the Performance and Strategy (PSB) team recently interviewed with Kira Newman, Employee Experience Manager at the Department of Human Resources (DHR), to learn how the Employee Engagement Survey is transforming feedback into action across all 16 departments. The survey, now powered by Qualtrics, provides dynamic dashboards and actionable insights that feed into enterprise strategies like Equity, Racial and Social Justice (ERSJ), Best-Run Government, and the People Strategy. With support from departmental Engagement Champions and EIB Managers, the survey process embeds equity, democratizes data access, and drives team-level action planning. Read… Read More
Have your say in the Employee Engagement Survey
The Employee Engagement Survey is in full swing and now through April 21 eligible King County employees (all Executive Branch employees, employees in King County Elections, King County Assessor’s Office, and King County Council who have worked at the county for at least three months prior to the survey and are not an intern or on an STT assignment) are encouraged to share their feedback. Look for an email from kcsurvey@qualtrics-research.com and noreply@qemailserver.com with your custom link to complete the survey. If you did not receive the survey email, please check your email junk or “Other” inbox. If… Read More
Together We Thrive: Employee Engagement Survey has launched
The Employee Engagement Survey began on March 31 and runs through April 21. On Monday, March 31, eligible King County employees (all Executive Branch employees, employees in King County Elections, King County Assessor’s Office, and King County Council who have worked at the county for at least three months prior to the survey and are not an intern or on an STT assignment) received an email from noreply@qemailserver.com with a custom link to complete the survey. If you did not receive the survy email, please check your email junk or “Other” inbox. If you still… Read More
Employee Engagement Survey begins on March 31
The Employee Engagement Survey begins on March 31 and runs through April 21. Your input is important, and we hope to hear from everyone. The survey will take 15 – 30 minutes, and your responses can have a lasting impact on how we work together and support one another. Whether it’s about communication, growth opportunities, or workplace culture, your feedback is important. On Monday, March 31, eligible King County employees (all Executive Branch employees, employees in King County Elections, King County Assessor’s Office, and King County Council who have worked at the… Read More
Together We Thrive: Employee Engagement Survey is coming on March 31
The Employee Engagement Survey is returning and will take place March 31 – April 21. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping the future of our workplace. Keep an eye out for the survey link that will land in your inbox on March 31, and let’s get ready to share what makes us thrive! Note: District Court, Superior Court, and the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office are not taking part in this survey. Check out the video below to learn more!
Together We Thrive: Employee Engagement Survey is coming soon
The Employee Engagement Survey is returning and will take place March 31 – April 21. We know that to provide great service to the public, King County needs to be a great place to work. The survey is an important tool to help us continue to be one. It also provides an opportunity to check in with employees to learn what is going well and where we need to improve. That is why your participation is critical – we need each employee to provide feedback about their experience so that we can… Read More
2022 Employee Engagement Survey results
Dear fellow King County employee, In March 2022, two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, 8,300 employees shared their experiences of working at King County in the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. As we work to create a truly welcoming, supportive, and respectful workplace, your responses in the survey are central to realizing this goal. The last two years have been a period of unprecedented stress, uncertainty, and change. The pandemic has had a huge impact on so many aspects of our personal and… Read More
2022 Employee Survey results
The annual Employee Survey is a key tool in our efforts to create a truly welcoming, supportive, and respectful workplace at King County. Employee feedback is essential to realizing this goal. This past March, approximately 8,300 Executive Branch employees took part in our Annual Employee Survey, which included Sheriff’s Office employees for the first time. The survey results paint a picture of how employees are thinking and feeling about their roles at King County. The past two years have been a period of stress, uncertainty, and change. So it is no surprise… Read More
Thank you for participating in the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey
By Whitney Abrams, Chief People Officer I want to sincerely thank you for participating in the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey. This past year has been challenging, and your feedback is essential in giving us the insights and information we need to be a supportive, inclusive, and respectful workplace. This year more than 63% of employees spoke up in the survey. Now your feedback, comments, and results are being reviewed and analyzed and we will share more detailed information and next steps with you in May. We are focused on creating a workplace… Read More
Last days to have your say in the 2022 Employee Survey
There are only four days left to join the more than 6,700 employees who have had their say in the 2022 Employee Engagement Survey and help make King County work better for you. The survey — which can be taken on your work computer or a mobile device — runs through Friday, March 25, so please take 15 minutes to have your say. The survey can be done during work time. Your responses are 100% anonymous and cannot be traced back to you. The survey is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Amharic and Somali…. Read More
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