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In this Issue
The fundamental nature of the relationship between an organization and its employees is often described by measures of employee engagement. These measures help us understand how enthused, absorbed, or dedicated employees feel. High engagement means the organization and employees are experiencing a positive work culture and are performing at a high level.
After a second push for more input from Metro Transit operators, the final participation rate for the Met Council employee engagement survey was 39% (1,541 surveys). Overall, this is a strong sample of Met Council employees. In areas where a particular demographic was under-represented, we will weight survey responses to match the workforce. The first level of analysis shows how employees responded to the twelve Gallup questions (PDF).
The cross-divisional survey team has begun to dig deep into the data for insight into the strengths and weaknesses of our work culture. In April and May, we will report details and identify action plans for implementation starting in June. Look for upcoming opportunities to learn about the results and ways that everyone can participate in creating a work culture where we can each contribute our best.
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The final report of 2021 Met Council workforce changes is now available. The report contains information about changes in workforce demographics, staff turnover, vacancies filled, and information about Human Resources services.
This report provides a new compilation of information and provides deeper insight into who we are and how our employment actions are impacting us. Interesting facts include:
- Progress over five years toward diversifying our management ranks.
- Millennial generation and employees of color dominated voluntary separations.
- Separation numbers matched pre-pandemic 2019.
- Separations out-paced hires, but we still hired 426 people in this labor market.
- Turnover in some divisions is at the lowest rate in five years.
- Women are consistently 25% of our workforce, which didn’t decrease during the pandemic.
Take a look at the full report to find the details that interest you (PDF).
Human Resources and Bus Transportation are hosting two bus operator hiring events in March. Currently, we are recruiting for full-time bus operators.
Candidates can apply prior to the event and interview at the event, or they can come to the event and apply and interview the same day. Assistance will be available onsite for anyone who needs help completing the application.
Saturday, March 12, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Wednesday, March 16, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Metro Transit Instruction Center
725 7th Street North, Minneapolis
Tell your neighbors and friends about this opportunity. There is a $1,000 hiring bonus for new operators and a $600 employee referral bonus. Visit MetroTransit.org for more information.
The Benefits team is hosting quarterly webinars this year on specific benefit plans to help keep our employees informed. This year's first event will be on flexible spending accounts (FSA) and include some basics for those new to FSAs and share the new processes and opportunities offered by our new FSA administrator, TASC.
Benefits series: Flexible spending accounts
March 16, 11:30 a.m.
Microsoft Teams Live Event
An Outlook calendar invitation was sent to staff yesterday, or you can use this link to join. These events are open-house style, so join as you can and bring all your questions.
Managers and employees jointly manage the relationship they share, and that relationship needs attention and intention to thrive. Leadership means to step into your power and that means everyone, not just managers.
Join Learning and Organization Development for a new class aimed at improving your relationship with your manager.
Participants will gain a better understanding of the manager/employee relationship and learn to take action to build trust and autonomy.
This virtual, instructor-led class takes place April 14 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and is open to all staff. The class covers the competencies of instills trust, communicates effectively, situational adaptability, interpersonal savvy, and demonstrates self-awareness.
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Information Services is implementing changes to the process for disabling and deleting network accounts of users – both employees and vendors – who leave the Met Council. The changes will take effect on March 15 and largely automate the process, making it easier for managers, supervisors, and those managing relationships with vendors.
Per the Met Council’s inactive account procedure, accounts are disabled (meaning the user can no longer log in) when an employee has left the Met Council or external consultants, contractors, or vendors are no longer under contract or require access. Once disabled, accounts are scheduled for deletion after 30 days, unless the supervisor requests access and delays deletion of the account.
Starting next Tuesday, the process will change for:
- How managers and supervisors provide notice that an account must be disabled, and
- How they can request access to an inactive user’s account before it is deleted.
Managers and supervisors, please read the full details on MetNet.
If others on your team manage relationships with vendors, please share this information so they understand the upcoming changes.
No matter how healthy you are, it’s a good idea to get routine preventive care. Regular screenings can find and stop health issues early, when treatment is most effective.
The Well@Work clinic can help with:
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Annual exams
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Immunizations, like COVID-19, Tetanus, and Shingles
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FIT kits for at-home colon cancer screenings
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Men’s health, like prostate lab screening
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Women’s health, like cervical cancer screenings
- Quitting smoking
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Routine blood work
- Screening and prevention help for sexually transmitted infections, like HIV and chlamydia
If you haven't been seen at one of the clinics previously, please call to schedule your first appointment:
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Robert/Jackson street clinic: 952-967-5474
- Heywood Office & Police building clinic: 952-967-7468
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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