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In this Issue
Grief can happen in response to loss of life, as well as to drastic changes to daily routines and ways of life that usually bring us comfort and a feeling of stability.
You are invited to attend a session by Chrissy Eberly with Sand Creek around grief and loss. During this session, Chrissy will share information on how recent and ongoing events may be impacting us, focusing on self-care and coping strategies. The chat box will be open for live Q&A with Chrissy.
"Grief and Loss" online session
Wednesday, Jan. 26
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
An Outlook calendar invite was sent to all employees this week with the link and directions to join this event. Please email FitForLife@metc.state.mn.us if you need the link resent.
Sand Creek is the Met Council's employee assistance program, which offers a wide array of services to employees. These services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, short-term counseling and professional counselor referrals, life coaching, medical advocacy, and thousands of articles, videos, and online seminars available at your convenience. For more information call Sand Creek at 1-888-243-5744 or visit SandCreekEAP.com (use company code "metcouncil" to access online resources).
Mentoring can shine a light on your career – either as a mentor or a mentee – and support your career goals while enhancing your professional life.
For the fifth year, the Met Council is offering the MentoringWorks program. It will be held virtually in 2022 but is still focused on fostering professional development through cross-division relationships and the transfer of knowledge and skills. One past participant said, "The best part of my mentoring relationship is the fact that I have gained a trustworthy supporter, a confidant, an advocate, and an ally." Read other testimonials from past participants on MetNet.
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Employees can 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 given consent, paper W-2 forms will be mailed by Jan. 31.
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 director to Terri Bopp, Benefits manager, at Terri.Bopp@metc.state.mn.us.
With more than 30 virtual, instructor-led classes offered in the first half of 2022, Learning and Organization Development (LOD) can support your professional development goals.
Classes in the Management (PDF), Preparing for Supervision (PDF), and Personal Effectiveness (PDF) certificates are open for enrollment. Take classes individually or as part of a certificate. Check out the 10 Career Enrichment (PDF) classes, some of which are new offerings.
Additional certificate classes will be available in the second half of 2022.
To enroll:
- Go to Learn.
- If you have a Council-issued email address, go to the Talent Hub page on MetNet and click Learn. Then click "Employee with an email address."
- If you do not, go to https://metc.sumtotal.host, click the "Employee without an email address" button, and sign in with your Learn username and password.
- Click the library book icon on the left side of the page, locate “A-Learning Institute,” and click the arrow pointing to the right to expand the menu.
- Click “LOD Classes Open for Registration.”
- Locate the class and register.
View the complete list of competencies for these classes on MetNet (PDF). Email Learn@metc.state.mn.us if you need help enrolling.
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Mental health and well-being are crucial to overall health.
As we approach the start of the pandemic’s third year, it is even more important for Minnesotans to take time to focus on mental well-being. Connection is one of the most important things for our mental well-being, but staying connected during the pandemic has been one of the greatest challenges.
Over the next four weeks, Fit For Life will feature messages from the Minnesota Department of Health’s #StayConnectedMN campaign that focus on the importance of staying connected to ourselves, friends, neighbors, and loved ones – and building community to survive and thrive despite the pandemic.
Week 1: Build casual connections
Week 2: Foster closer connections
Week 3: Create community
Week 4: Know how to find help and support
We know that connection is not the only factor impacting mental health. Please know that free counseling services are available through our employee assistance program, Sand Creek. For more information call Sand Creek at 1-888-243-5744 or visit SandCreekEAP.com (use company code "metcouncil" to access online resources).
Vaccine for ages 5+
You can now schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the Well@Work clinics for anyone age 5 or older.
Booster shots available
Pfizer (Comirnaty) boosters are available at the Well@Work clinics for those eligible. You can get a booster at Well@Work even if you didn’t receive your initial vaccine series there.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines
For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, review these resources from HealthPartners:
Scheduling your appointment
Well@Work offers the Pfizer vaccine, and vaccination appointments are available on Mondays and Thursdays. Visit the Well@Work page on MetNet for clinic hours and instructions for scheduling your appointment.
A mask or face covering is required at all times while in the Well@Work clinics. Employees and dependents 18 months and older on the Met Council-sponsored health plan can be seen at either the Saint Paul or Minneapolis clinic.
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