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In this Issue
All Met Council staff are invited to attend an upcoming info session to learn more about the organization’s Affirmative Action Plan. Mark your calendars to join us for one of the discussions: June 14 at 3:00 p.m. and June 22 at 9:00 a.m.
These one-hour sessions will be hosted via Microsoft Teams by the Office of Equal Opportunity, who will present an overview of the plan and answer your questions alongside staff from Human Resources.
This is an opportunity for you to:
- Gain understanding of the Met Council’s Affirmative Action Plan,
- Understand your role in ensuring successful implementation of the plan, and
- Learn about the programs and activities underway and planned to achieve workforce equity.
Use this Microsoft short link to join the sessions: https://aka.ms/METC-AAP. (This same link will be updated and used for the second session.) If you cannot attend, a recording will be posted on MetNet for later viewing.
Resiliency is often viewed as how we bounce back from difficult times. However, it also includes how we feel, act, and react during those difficult times.
Many of us have had the normal experience of having our emotions exceed a situation, and to understand why and how this happens, Fit For Life has a new program offering to explore this territory.
Managing Emotion is a 30-day, interactive program that supports participants in investigating difficult emotions, such as fear, grief, anger, and shame and how to navigate life during times of stress. Participants will gain both practical tools and a better understanding of themselves and others to support their daily lives.
The program consists of four weekly, live sessions plus daily access to the coaches, Susan Shehata and Colleen Buckman, for questions and accountability through Mighty Networks, a group platform for engagement. The sessions will be held on Tuesdays, July 13 through August 3, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
A total of 37 interns have started their journey at the Met Council with the majority of them working in a remote setting. From this group, 54% are people of color, 54% are female, and 5% self-identify with a disability.
About half of our new interns will be staying beyond the summer to complete additional projects as we go through the 2021-2022 school year. Also, we are hoping to introduce new programs later this year (more to come).
I would like to thank all hiring managers and mentors for participating in the program. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Competencies are a set of individual performance behaviors that are critical for individual and organizational success. The Met Council’s competency model (PDF) consists of five core competencies — those expected of every employee — and level-specific competencies, which are aligned to the various roles at the Council.
The five core competencies reflect behaviors that are essential in our work with one another—the how we accomplish our work. The core competencies define success factors for every employee that enable us to serve the region. For example, it is essential for a facilities maintenance worker to focus on the customer, one of the core competencies, when cleaning facilities to maintain safety and convenience for riders.
Level-specific competencies reflect the performance behaviors needed for success in various roles in the organization. They represent the knowledge and skills that go together with the core competencies needed to attain desired results. For example, a successful Front Line Supervisor (PDF) effectively directs work and drives engagement within their department.
Because competencies are indicators of how we are expected to do our work, performance is evaluated on demonstrating them. Managers will discuss competencies with each employee whether they receive a formal performance evaluation or not. Competencies can be developed or expanded through various learning activities such as coaching, mentoring, and classes. LOD classes are matched to competencies to provide a roadmap for professional and career development. Check out the instructor-led competency map (PDF) on MetNet.
The best leaders take time to refresh their skills and re-energize themselves.
The Learning Institute Supervision certificate has virtual instructor-led classes and online courses to help you refresh your skills. Classes are now open for enrollment to those with direct reports. See the Supervision program flyer (PDF) for dates, times, and registration instructions.
Classes begin September 15. Don’t miss out!
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The start of summer means sunshine, warm weather, and time to break out the grill!
There’s nothing quite like the smell, taste, and flavors that come with a BBQ feast. Try these four tips to keep your BBQ plate full of flavor and nutrients.
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Stick with lean proteins: Sirloin steak, skinless chicken breast, pork tenderloin, seafood, or tofu are great choices.
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Avoid side dishes that are fried: Instead, load up on sides like collard greens, beans, salad, and succotash, which are full of fiber and will keep you full longer.
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Go lighter on the BBQ sauce: It’s usually sweetened with sugar, molasses, or both.
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Swap the lemonade for an unsweetened iced tea: Lemonade may be a staple at BBQs, but it’s not the only summertime drink! Try keeping the sugar for dessert only.
Whether you want to eat better, move more, or have more energy, the science-based approach from Omada helps you shift your mindset and change your health. You’ll get a plan built around you and the support of a dedicated health coach, weekly lessons, and a wireless smart scale—all at no cost to you.
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