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In this Issue
Council managers and supervisors are encouraged to attend the special “Ask HR” Webex session on Feb. 5 at noon to join the conversation and hear leadership perspectives on the recent training on the Foundations of Intercultural Competence.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to identify ways to use the training to create a more engaging, equitable work culture. We’ll hear from a few of our division leaders and participate in a conversation about why equity is important in our work, what we’re learning as individuals, where we’re at as an organization, and where we go from here.
An Outlook invite was sent this week to all managers and supervisors.
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Based on feedback received from the survey and focus group session, the Perform team is pleased to announce the following changes for the 2021 performance evaluation process in Perform:
- Employees will be responsible for entering their goals into the Perform system for managers to review and approve.
- Mid-year check-ins will be configured as tasks within the Perform system, but not require the completion of the check-in form.
- Managers will have access to the year-end performance evaluation once employee goals are acknowledged. Managers can now add comments and notes on performance goals and competencies directly in the performance evaluation throughout the year.
- The employee year-end feedback form questions have been updated, and employees will have the ability to save as draft and return to completing the form as needed.
Employees should enter their goals for manager feedback by the middle of February. Manager/employee conversations should be happening throughout the month of February with goals finalized as soon as practical or no later than mid-March.
Quick start guides, short video tutorials, and updated resources are available for managers and employees on the Performance Management page on MetNet. Here are a few resources to help with setting goals:
Wherever people work there is the potential for conflict. Conflict may be the result of personality differences, miscommunication, or behaviors that violate Council policies.
As a first course of action, many conflicts can be addressed through conversation between individuals. But concerns and complaints come in many shapes and sizes so there are several options an employee can choose from:
- EthicsPoint is the Met Council's new reporting tool that allows concerns to be reported anytime – anonymously online or by phone. Make a report online or call 844-996-0273. Concerns are promptly reviewed by Human Resources, the Office of Equal Opportunity or Internal Audit staff. As appropriate, the report will be investigated or referred to the relevant manager or senior manager.
- Bring concerns directly to any one of the following:
- Your supervisor or a manager in your chain of command
- Human Resources for behavior in violation of workplace policies including respectful workplace
- Office of Equal Opportunity for behaviors in violation of Council policies against discrimination and harassment
- Program Evaluation and Audit for suspected fraud or waste
All complaints will be taken seriously. We’ll work to hear your concerns, find the facts, prevent retaliation and take the appropriate steps to resolve the issue.
The Internship team is gearing up and working alongside hiring managers to get all internship postings ready. More than 40 internships will go live on Feb.1 and close on Feb. 26. During that time, the Council will attend 11 online recruiting events targeting the internship program as well as share the postings with all colleges and universities around the Twin Cities.
If you know someone who might be interested in applying for a Council internship please direct them to the Met Council's Internship webpage.
For general information about the internship program, please visit our News and Updates page on MetNet.
LOD’s Positive Performance class will help pave the way to improved performance, increased satisfaction, and stronger relationships. Learn what motivates others and practical ways to help people contribute their best performance. This class is open to everyone.
Join us on Feb. 11, via Webex, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for the Positive Performance class and learn all the secrets. This class is part of the Preparing for Supervision program. View a list of Preparing for Supervision Certificate courses and enroll now in Learn. Only a few spots left.
- Log into Learn.
- If you are not in MTPD: Go to the Talent Hub page on MetNet and click on Learn.
- If you are in MTPD: Go to the MTPD MetNet site and click on Learn. Log in using your 5-digit employee ID and your Learn password.
- Click the library book icon at the top of the page and scroll down to “A-Learning Institute” and click the arrow pointing to the right.
- Scroll to “LOD Classes Open for Registration.”
- Locate the class and register.
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As part of our self-care and resiliency programming, Fit For Life is pleased to bring back “Parent Education Training,” an eight-week series with certified parent coach Samantha Moe.
In this interactive training, you will learn step-by-step guidance to handle strong-willed, spirited, even explosive behaviors. Get real-time support from a certified parent coach. This program is for employees with children between the ages of 3 to 13 years old.
Parents will leave feeling equipped with positive tools to transform challenging childhood behavior through learning:
- Brain science beneath children’s behaviors
- The "Eight Pillars of Parenting" that are critical to creating a peaceful home
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Active assignments each week to use at home
Wednesdays, Feb. 17 through Apr. 7
Online, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Fifteen employee spots are available and employee spouses can participate with their own email/screen or share with registered employee.
This program is voluntary and on your own time.
Employees can now access their W-2 tax form through Employee Self Service (ESS) – but only if you have previously consented to receive the information electronically. If you have not previously given consent, you can complete the consent form in ESS and then access your W-2. For employees who have not consented, paper W-2 forms will be mailed by February 1.
Questions about W-2 forms can be directed to the payroll department at 651-602-1620 or payroll@metc.state.mn.us.
Tax form 1095-C, which provides proof of health insurance, will be sent to employees by March 2, but you can file your tax returns before you receive the form.
Questions about tax form 1095-C can be directed to Benefits Manager, Terri Bopp at Terri.Bopp@metc.state.mn.us.
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