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In this Issue
The 2022 performance year has been finalized in the Perform system and will be available for goals to be added starting Friday, Jan. 28.
In February, we will publish updates to the performance management content on the Human Resources MetNet site to help connect staff with available resources. Until then, please visit the Performance Management page on MetNet.
If you have questions about Perform, please email Perform@metc.state.mn.us.
The Met Council's COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave Procedure was established in November to assist vaccinated employees if they cannot work for COVID-19-related reasons.
We have updated the procedure to clarify that leave may be used to cover partial days as needed. However, it is not available for intermittent use in all cases. A partial day means a singular occasion of less than an entire shift. Intermittent use means repeated partial day usage.
Here are some further details on how vaccinated employees can use this leave depending on their situation:
- An essential onsite employee who has tested positive for COVID-19 is not eligible for intermittent use of COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave.
- A teleworking employee who has tested positive for COVID-19 may use COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave intermittently to cover partial work days as needed.
- Employees who can telework are excluded from the child care benefit of this leave procedure and are expected to use their own leave time if they want to work partial days.
Eligible employees who are requesting this leave should complete the COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave Request form (PDF) and submit a copy of the requested documentation (proof of diagnosis, etc.). Eligible employees are entitled to a maximum of 56 hours (pro-rated for part-time).
Review the procedure in Policy Central for full details on eligibility and using the leave.
The Internship team is gearing up and working along side hiring managers to get all internship postings ready to launch next week. More than 80 internships will go live on Feb. 1 and will be open through Feb. 28.
During that time, the Met Council will attend 12 online recruiting events targeting the internship program and share the postings with all colleges and universities around the Twin Cities.
If you know someone who might be interested in applying for a Met Council internship please direct them to our Internships webpage. Three info sessions will also be held virtually in mid-February.
Employees interested in becoming a mentor or mentee can apply through Feb. 4 for the Met Council's MentoringWorks program.
For the fifth year, the MentoringWorks program is available to support your career goals while enhancing your professional life. One past participant said, “MentoringWorks was an invaluable part of my development journey. I would recommend MentoringWorks to anyone searching for a way to gain insight into where they are in their career and how to take the next step toward their goals.” Read other testimonials from past participants on MetNet.
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What prevents a team from succeeding?
This is the central question of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team class on Feb. 9 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Managers with direct reports can join our guest facilitator, Barbara Strandell, and other management colleagues to:
- Understand the expectations of a cohesive team based on the model
- Identify steps you can take to improve your team’s functioning
- Examine methods used to elevate team performance
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Close relationships with family and friends are important for our health and well-being. But what about the people who make up our broader social networks: the parents at school drop-off, the neighbor down the street, or that colleague in another department who always makes you laugh?
Growing research has shown the surprising power of weak social ties. Even brief and kind interactions with strangers can generate some meaningful sense of connection and value. How many people can you extend a smile or hold a casual conversation with to spread good cheer today? For more on the importance of small talk, watch this two-minute video.
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 1-888-243-5744 or visit SandCreekEAP.com (use company code "metcouncil" to access online resources).
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