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For the second year, Met Council leadership is seeking nominations for the Equity and Inclusion award as part of the employee recognition activities this fall. This award recognizes staff members who in the past 12 months proactively furthered the Met Council's commitment to eliminate regional inequities through innovative initiatives.
Examples of equity initiatives include:
- Increasing award and purchase through Met Council contract and procurement opportunities for small businesses and removing barriers to businesses that have been historically underrepresented.
- Increasing the integrity of equity efforts by ensuring public transparency for and participation of those most impacted by our actions.
- Redefining equity measures and using resulting data to identify racial, disability, and/or accessibility related disparities in the Met Council's regionally delivered services and investments.
- Special efforts to increase inclusion and retain diversity within the Met Council's staff positions
Individual awardees and projects will be selected based on these equity criteria: elimination of bias, engagement, collaborative problem solving, adaptive inclusion, data driven, and transformative impact.
Nominations are open now through Sept. 1.
Complete the Employee Recognition Equity and Inclusion nomination form and return it to EmployeeRecognition@metc.state.mn.us.
We are nearing the end of August, which means it’s time for managers to check in with their employees on their performance goals and competencies once again.
However, goals must be entered and agreed upon by both the manager and employee before both check-in forms are available. If you have not established goals, that task must be finished before the check-in can be completed.
A check-in is twofold:
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A discussion with the employee – Regular check-ins are the single most important way to support, engage, and retain your employees. Ongoing and progressive discussions provide opportunities to recognize contributions, provide coaching, and address employee concerns.
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A task in Perform to mark as completed – While monthly check-in discussions are recommended, managers are required to record two check-ins as completed during the year: one by the end of May, and one by the end of August. These two check-ins are now tasks within the Perform system for the manager to mark as completed and do not require completing an online check-in form.
Tips to help you prepare for a check-in:
- Review the assigned competencies for your employees. You can access information about the Competency Model on the Competencies MetNet page or within your employee’s performance evaluation in Perform.
- Review progress towards performance goals and consider if any adjustments to goals need to be made for the remainder of the year.
- Consider adding content and updates on goal and competency progress to the performance evaluation itself. Perform will autosave any content added. Drafts and in-progress content will not be lost.
- Mark the task as completed in Perform after the May and August check-in discussions.
Learn more about completing check-ins:
Human Resources will be providing Perform statistics to Met Council leadership periodically throughout the performance year to ensure all managers and employees are caught up on required tasks.
Next deadline for Trade Time For Fitness is Sept. 1
The Trade Time For Fitness article in last week's HR Connect incorrectly noted the next deadline as June 1. The next deadline is Sept. 1.
And we have exciting news!
Ski lift tickets, cross-country ski passes, and golf greens fees are now eligible items for this program. This new item eligibility applies retroactively to purchases made in 2022. Country club and other similar club fees, and golf cart fees remain ineligible.
Email FitForLife@metc.state.mn.us with questions and to verify eligibility of any item.
To learn more about the program, review FAQs, and access the online claim form, visit the Trade Time For Fitness MetNet page.
Gain the skills needed to successfully lead your team and cultivate an engaged and productive work environment. The Leading Others: Supervision Certificate is for supervisors with direct reports who have some supervisory experience and want to strengthen their effectiveness in that role.
The certificate blends instructor-led and web-based classes to strengthen interpersonal, business, communication, and leadership skills.
The virtual, instructor-led classes begin with Teaming: The Formula for Success on Sept. 14. Classes can be taken individually or as part of the certificate.
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Flu shot clinics will be at many Met Council sites in September.
Review the 2022 flu shot schedule and mark your calendars.
Employees do not need to get an appointment; simply stop by during the scheduled time to get your flu shot. Please note that wearing a mask is required at these flu shot clinics, and a mask will be provided if you don’t have one.
If you are not able to attend these dates, you can schedule a flu shot appointment at either of the Well@Work clinics, or through your regular clinic or convenience clinics, where flu shots are free to anyone enrolled in a medical plan.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will not be available as part of these flu shot clinics; however COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available by appointment at either of the Well@Work clinics.
You know what a physical exam is, but did you know there are different types of physicals? From school to pre-op physicals, Well@Work is here to help you and your family get the care you need.
You can schedule a physical with a Well@Work clinician for:
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Annual wellness
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School, sports, or other activities
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Pre-op (available to patients ages 11 to 64)
What to expect
Well@Work is committed to providing an excellent experience to all patients. Although physicals vary depending on their purpose, you can expect to:
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Talk about your medical history
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Get your vitals checked
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Have blood or urine collected if needed for lab tests
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Have complete confidentiality – employers cannot access medical records
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.
Resiliency is often viewed as how we “bounce back” from difficult times; however it also includes how we feel, act, and react during those difficult times. Many of us have had the normal experience of having our emotions exceed a situation, and to understand why and how this happens, Fit For Life has a new program to explore this territory.
Managing Emotion is a 30-day interactive program supporting participants in investigating difficult emotions – such as fear, grief, anger, and shame – and how to navigate life during times of stress. Participants will gain both practical tools and a better understanding of themselves and others to support their daily lives.
The program consists of four weekly, live sessions, plus daily access to the coaches, Susan Shehata and Colleen Buckman, for questions and accountability through Mighty Networks, a group platform for engagement.
Managing Emotion
Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Sept. 27
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Space is limited to 25 seats. Email FitForLife@metc.state.mn.us to sign up.
Women in management roles (PDF) has increased Councilwide for business unit managers and manager of managers from 2018. Percentages vary by division.
For more information on workforce stats, explore the HR workforce data dashboard.
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