Indigenous Peoples' Day is Monday, Oct. 10
Starting this year, King County government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a new annual paid holiday on the second Monday in October, which falls on Oct. 10 in 2022.
This new holiday provides an opportunity for us to deepen our knowledge about our nation’s history and the institutionalized practices and policies that continue to harm Indigenous people today. It will also help us further our understanding of Indigenous heritage and culture, and the many ongoing contributions of Indigenous people in our region. Look for opportunities to learn more about the heritage and contributions of Indigenous people this month and into November.
All offices will reopen Tuesday, Oct. 11. On Oct. 10, most Metro Transit buses will operate on weekday schedules. If you have questions about your holiday schedule, please speak to your supervisor.
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Test of KCInform employee alert and warning system on Oct. 20
King County will conduct a test of KCInform, King County’s employee alert and warning system, on Thursday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. as part of the annual Great Washington ShakeOut drill to test earthquake preparedness. Read more.
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PeopleSoft outage Friday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.
To allow for system maintenance, the PeopleSoft system will not be available starting on Friday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. and is scheduled to be back online by on Monday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 a.m.
During this planned outage, the Business Resource Center (BRC) will apply vendor updates and maintenance. Managers, timekeepers, and combo code users - enhancements are coming to fluid timesheet. Watch your inbox for an email detailing the upcoming enhancements.
The system will not be available for access by any County staff during this outage window. There will be a communication sent out to all County staff when the system becomes available.
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While downtown, you may come across people in blue coats assisting our unsheltered neighbors around City Hall Park.
These people are part of the City Hall Park Neighborhood Outreach Team, a one-of-a-kind program funded through the Behavioral Health and Recovery Division within the Department of Community and Human Services. Read more.
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School-to-Work program connects students with disabilities to employers
Since 2005, the King County School-to-Work program has been partnering with businesses to hire students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, both strengthening and diversifying their workforce.
The effort brings together schools, state, and employment agencies to connect students with employment services while still in their high school transition programs. Read more.
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King County Affinity Group celebrates National LGBTQ+ History Month by highlighting activist Dede Oetomo
In honor of October being National LGBTQ+ History Month, the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group plans to celebrate a different individual every week.
This week, the group highlights Dede Oetomo, an Indonesian LGBTQ+ rights activist who founded both Lambda Indonesia and Gaya Nusantara, organizations that support LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones. Learn more about Oetomo and other LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history by visiting this calendar celebrating LGBTQ+ History.
If you are interested in getting connected to the LGBTQ+ community at King County, consider reaching out to the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group at LGBTQ@kingcounty.gov.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month special event is Oct. 11
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, all King County employees are invited to attend a virtual celebration featuring remarks by King County’s Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Anita Whitfield and Leo Flor, Director of the Department of Community and Human Services. This event is sponsored by the King County Disability Equity Network.
- Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. Join via Zoom. Meeting ID: 891 3324 7228
No advance registration required. ASL interpreters and closed captioning will be provided. For support with other reasonable accommodation needs, please email disabilityequity@kingcounty.gov.
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Employee Giving Program Nonprofit Expo Series
The 2022 Employee Giving Program is underway and the virtual Nonprofit Expo Series is every Wednesday through Nov.16.
The next session will be for organizations focused on current natural disaster relief efforts. Read more.
Join the Employee Giving Program via Teams to learn about nonprofits engaged in the work you care about.
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Supporting mental health and well-being through the 2022 Annual Giving Drive
This week, as part of the 2022 Annual Giving Drive, nonprofits are being highlighted whose work supports organizations committed to mental health and well-being.
These and hundreds of other nonprofits are participating in this year’s Annual Giving Drive. You can go online or use a paper form by Friday, Nov. 18, to make a pledge to your favorite Employee Giving Program nonprofits. Read more.
Coffee Connections Virtual Event: Beat the Burnout with Yoga
Join us once again for Balanced You virtual Coffee Connections! Learn basic yoga moves to help us stay calm and peaceful as we transition into fall.
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Training Spotlight:
Leader Mindset – Online – Leader Mindset for King County supervisors and managers sets a foundation that leading a team starts with understanding yourself and your responsibility to create a team culture of belonging where all employees can thrive. In this interactive webinar, participants will take part in engaging activities, small group discussions and action planning. This training is free and will be offered on multiple dates with the next session on:
Introduction to Public Speaking – North Seattle College – Would you like to reduce stage fright and gain more confidence speaking in front of a group? Whether you need to give a formal presentation or an informal presentation at a staff meeting, learning key skills will increase your effectiveness and self-confidence. In this course you will learn strategies to deal with nervousness, plan and deliver an effective presentation, and practice presentation techniques to capture audience attention. This course is three sessions and held on the North Seattle College campus. The fee is $95.
- Thursdays from Oct. 13 to Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Register here.
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Pet of the Week: Husky
Hi, I'm Husky, a three-year-old male and ready to find a forever home. I'm a simple, affectionate guy who enjoys treats and pets.
You can find out more about me and my other friends on our website at www.kingcounty.gov/adoptapet. Note that RASKC has moved back to walk-in services. You can find out more information about our adoption process on our website as well. If you have more questions, contact RASKC via phone at 206-296-7387 (PETS) or email pets@kingcounty.gov.
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