Your Contribution Is Invaluable
Greetings! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Dawn Davies, and I've had the privilege of serving as a county employee for over 25 years. Currently, I have the honor of being a part of the Communication/PR Team, where one of my roles involves curating content for the County Communicator-Employee Newsletter.
The County Communicator is vital for keeping staff informed, inspired, and connected. It is scheduled to be distributed every first and third week of the month, with content deadlines set one week prior.
I write to you with an invitation and a request. First, I invite you to share any relevant information, updates, announcements, or insights from your department for inclusion in our upcoming newsletters. Your contributions are the lifeblood of our publication, and they play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of our organization. Please direct your submissions to me, Dawn Davies, at Communications@kentcountymi.gov.
Furthermore, I extend an invitation to explore our past editions. Delving into our archives can offer valuable insights into the look and "feel" of the content we typically include.
Let's celebrate our achievements, share our stories, "toot our own horns" and amplify our voices.
With warm regards,
Dawn Davies
Upcoming Employee Retirements
Employee Service Awards
Celebrating Years of Service: Honoring Dedication and Commitment
At the heart of any great organization lies its dedicated staff – individuals who bring passion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to their roles daily.
We wouldn't be the great organization we are today without dedicated staff. Please join me in congratulating our colleagues for reaching their years of service awards.
Welcome To Kent County
As we embark on another month of innovation and collaboration, it brings us joy to extend a warm welcome to 25 new colleagues who have joined the Kent County family!
Our community continues to grow stronger with each new face, each fresh perspective, and each unique talent that contributes to our shared goals and aspirations.
To our seasoned members: If you encounter a new face in the halls or around the "water cooler", we encourage you to take a moment to extend a friendly greeting, introduce yourself, and extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest team members.
To our new team members: We are thrilled to have you join us on this journey. Your skills, experiences, and enthusiasm will undoubtedly enrich our workplace culture and drive our collective success forward.
Welcome to Kent County, where each individual plays a vital role in shaping our shared future.
Employee Service Awards
Administrator's Office-Communications
As we navigate the dynamic landscape of creative content, it's crucial that we remain vigilant in upholding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) when developing materials.
Please click on the link below to read the information detailing how you can ensure our content is compliant and accessible.
Communication Platform
Our e-mail communication system is undergoing updates on the backend to improve efficiency and functionality. While we do not anticipate any disruptions, we want to ensure that you remain informed and continue to receive newsletters and bulletins from Kent County.
To guarantee that you continue to receive all of our correspondences, we ask that you mark all emails originating from "Kent County, MI" with addresses ending in "@govdelivery.com" and "@public.govdelivery.com" as safe in your email system. This simple step will help prevent communications from going to your junk email.
Community Action
As our Community Action colleagues navigate through the bustling months of March and April, they are extending an invitation for you to lend them your helping hands. Your contribution, during your lunch break or on a day off, can make a difference.
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Fiscal Services
As tax season swiftly approaches, just a reminder: your 2023 W2 forms are available for access. Following IRS guidelines, the W2 forms has been mailed to you.
In addition to receiving your W2 form via mail, you can conveniently access it online through Advantage4 using your designated "Employee" business role. Detailed instructions for accessing your W2 form through Advantage4 are provided here.
We encourage all employees to promptly retrieve their W2 forms to ensure a smooth and timely tax filing process. Please don't hesitate to contact Fiscal Services at fsfiscal@kentcountymi.gov if you have any questions or need further assistance.
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Information Technology
Former Intranet Content – Outdated Links
The current Kent County Intranet has been in place for approximately 14 months. Employee access to the former Intranet site (Employee Hub) content was removed last year and departments partnered with IT to move content to the modern Kent County Intranet.
IT continues to receive notifications that county employees are attempting to access content/documents from outdated Intranet URLs that are no longer accessible. When users attempt to access these links, they receive an error message and need to be redirected.
Help us help you!
There is an easy solution to resolve this issue. Please take a moment to review and update any existing browser bookmarks or hyperlinks to old intranet sites that may exist in your browser, your documentation, e-mails, etc.
How can I spot an outdated link?
Outdated/inoperable links can be identified by the site name “KCIntranet” or “KENTINTRANET” in their URL:
https://kentcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/KCIntranet
https://kentcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/KENTINTRANET
Links to current Kent County Intranet content include the “KentCountyIntranet” site name in their URL:
https://kentcounty.sharepoint.com/sites/KentCountyIntranet/
Locating content on the current Intranet can be done in multiple ways, including an effective search function. For more information, please use this resource: Locating Documents (or Other Content) on the Intranet (sharepoint.com).
If you have any questions, please contact the IT Service Desk.
Countywide Employee Engagement Event: Grand Rapids Rise Volleyball Game
We are thrilled to invite you to a countywide employee engagement event on April 13th at 7:00 PM to attend the Grand Rapids Rise volleyball game!
To celebrate the Rise's inaugural season, we have partnered with their organization to secure a special opportunity for Kent County employees. Through our collaboration, we have obtained a specialized link that provides discounted tickets in a reserved section where we can all sit together and show our support for the Rise. But hurry, we have a limited allocation of 200 seats available in the reserved section.
This is a chance for us to come together as a team outside of the office and celebrate our community spirit. Let's show our support for our local team and make this a memorable night for everyone!
To purchase your discounted tickets and secure your spot in the reserved section, simply click on this link.
We look forward to seeing you there. Let's go Rise!
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St. Patricks Day-Fun Fact
As March unfolds, so does the vibrant celebration of St. Patrick's Day.
Did you know that the original color associated with St. Patrick's Day was blue, not green? It wasn't until the 19th century that green became the dominant color due to its association with Ireland's lush landscapes and the shamrock. The tradition of wearing green on St. Patrick's Day has since become an iconic and widely recognized symbol of the holiday's celebration.
We'd be delighted to see your office teammates showcasing their green attire for St. Patrick's Day either on Friday March 15th or Monday 18th. Please feel free to share your photos with us, and with your permission, we may feature them in future newsletters or on our social media platforms. Thank you for contributing to the festive spirit and camaraderie of St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
Send your team pictures to Communcations@kentcountymi.gov
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