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In this Issue
It's American Heart Month, and movement is on our minds. There’s no question about it – regular activity really pays off, from lowering your blood glucose and cholesterol to reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Finding the right plan – one you want to stick with that works for your life – can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Omada is available to help you build healthy habits that stick, like adding more movement into your day, one small change at a time. Get paired with your professional health coach, receive your connected devices to help you track your progress, and get access to helpful resources to help you on your journey.
Learn more at OmadaHealth.com/MetropolitanCouncil.
Check out the Omada flyer (PDF) for some top tips to remember as you build your routine and take small steps for better health.
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In an effort to better meet manager needs around disability management, we ask that all requests for Occupational Health support and questions be directed to HR-OccHealth@metc.state.mn.us. This will allow our team to prioritize requests and respond appropriately in a timely fashion.
For urgent or time-sensitive issues that require an immediate response, please email Deb Aebi at Deborah.Aebi@metc.state.mn.us.
The Met Council employee engagement survey closed on Jan. 7. Last week our external vendor supplied the results, and we are happy to report we received a strong response rate of 1,320, or 31.7% of all Met Council employees.
Response rates by division:
- Community Development: 69.1%
- Environmental Services: 55.8%
- Metro Transit: 21.5%
- Metropolitan Transportation Services: 74%
- Regional Administration: 64.2%
A cross-divisional team of employees is analyzing the information to identify themes, areas for improvement, and areas of strength. As a reminder, all responses are anonymous and will help our leaders understand what employees are experiencing in the workplace and identify tangible and deliberate changes we can make to improve our organization. We’ll continue to report our findings and action steps over the next several weeks.
With limited in-person communication these days, your ability to write clearly is more important than ever. How can the Writing for Results career enrichment class improve your communication?
- Get quicker responses to your requests.
- Structure communications to meet readers’ expectations.
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Organize information more clearly.
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Construct readable, concise sentences for best impact.
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Use proofreading techniques appropriate for varied communications.
This virtual, instructor-led class will be held Feb. 15 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Grab one of the seats for Writing for Results and see why participants love this class! Competencies covered in this class include customer focus, communicates effectively, interpersonal savvy, and situational adaptability.
To enroll:
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Go to Learn.
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If you have a Council-issued email address, go to the Talent Hub page on MetNet and click on Learn. Then click "Employee with an email address."
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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 options.
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Click “LOD Classes Open for Registration.” Locate the class and register.
Email Learn@metc.state.mn.us if you need assistance with registration.
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The deadline to apply for the Met Council's MentoringWorks program has been extended to Feb. 28.
Visit the MentoringWorks MetNet site to learn more about the professional development program, watch the recording of our virtual information session, and submit your application to be a mentor or mentee for the six-month program beginning in April.
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.
Email MentoringWorks@metc.state.mn.us if you have any questions.
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Trade Time For Fitness is a health and wellness program that allows you to trade in your annual leave hours to receive up to $2,000 (gross) per payroll year in reimbursements for eligible health and wellness-related expenses, and now includes additional eligible home office items.
Claims are processed and paid out four times per year. The next deadline is March 1.
To learn more about the program, review FAQs, and access the online claim form, visit the Trade Time For Fitness MetNet site .
Per IRS rules, purchases made in 2021 cannot be processed in 2022.
Connecting with others is one of the most important things we can do for our well-being. Social connection lowers anxiety and depression, helps us regulate our emotions, and improves our self-esteem and empathy.
Now more than ever, it is important to take time to nurture close friendships and relationships. Host a small COVID-safe gathering, meet for coffee, send a handwritten note, call someone. Making time for your friends reduces stress and promotes mental well-being. Check out these six ideas to connect with others.
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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