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MentoringWorks is a program that supports professional development by pairing employees with Met Council leaders in a mentoring relationship. The mentor can support and assist the mentee in exploring or developing their skills and career. The deadline to apply for the Met Council's MentoringWorks program is Feb. 28.
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Am I Hungry? is an eight-week intuitive eating program. People are discovering many new triggers for eating right now. If you struggle with stress, boredom, loneliness, comfort eating, or scarcity, you are not alone! Learn a non-diet, mindful approach to decision-making.
Looking for something more at your own pace?
Did you miss the recent cooking demo on batch cooking and meal prep? Chef Anna with Happy Food MN has provided the recipe packet (PDF).
The total compensation statement helps show the full picture of your personal compensation as a Met Council employee. The statement provides a reminder of the many benefits and the additional dollars the Met Council invests in you beyond what you see in your paycheck.
This information is only available to you through your confidential Employee Self Service (ESS) account. Prior year statements will remain permanently available for easy comparison year over year.
To find your online compensation statement, sign in to ESS and navigate Main Menu > Payroll and Compensation > My Total Compensation.
For a guide to what your statement shows, go to the ESS sign-in page. Under “Helpful Links,” click on “Employee Self Service Instructions.” In the table of contents, scroll down to the “Payroll and Compensation” section where you’ll see “My Total Compensation.”
If you have questions about the compensation statement, call the Benefits One line at 651-602-1601 or email Benefits@metc.state.mn.us.
Did you know that heart health and eye health are connected? During heart month, it’s a great time to check in on your eye health as well!
Have you scheduled your annual eye exam? Don’t forget to use your benefits to stay on schedule with your preventative exams.
Know where to find support and resources if you or a loved one need help. Give yourself grace today and every day. Take time to recognize the people in your life – your coworkers, loved ones, or others – and to recognize yourself. A little recognition can go a long way.
Make a special effort to connect with people in the community or workplace who may be vulnerable and do not have a lot of support. Talking about feelings can be uncomfortable, but just acknowledging that you or someone you know is struggling truly does help.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, please reach out and connect with one of these resources:
To read the full message and get more resources for this week's topic, check out the #StayConnectedMN campaign toolkit (PDF).
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).
Did you know that LOD training may count toward supervision requirements listed on job announcements? Below are the Met Council programs with supervision experience equivalents that are granted upon completion:
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Metro Transit Leadership Academy – 1 year of experience
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Project Management Development Program (12-month session) – 1 year
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Project Management Development Program (6-month session) – 6 months
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Four Learning Institute Certificates (you must obtain all four certificates listed below) – 6 months
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Leading Self: Personal Effectiveness Certificate
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Leading Self: Communication Certificate
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Leading Self: Business Skills Certificate
- Leading Others: Preparing for Supervision Certificate
Make sure to attach your certificate(s) to your application when applying for an open position. Learn more about these certificates on MetNet.
Getting kids to the dentist is tough, even in the best of times. And unfortunately the pandemic is only adding to the challenge. In a C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health survey, 40% of parents avoided pediatric visits completely during the pandemic.
Delays in care and poor dental hygiene habits may lead to cavities. And with more kids learning online, many are snacking on unhealthy foods throughout the day. Too much sugar feeds harmful bacteria that cause tooth decay. Untreated cavities could mean more dental services and costs for those who don’t see a dentist.
Little PartnersSM dental benefit
HealthPartners offers the Little Partners dental benefit to help kids get the dental care they need while relieving parents of financial stress.
The benefit provides 100% in-network coverage for kids 12 years of age and younger. Parents don’t have to pay a deductible or coinsurance. There’s also no annual maximum on care. This benefit gives parents peace of mind, knowing their child can get needed dental care at no cost.
Learn more about Little Partners.
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