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Meaningful Ways to Thank a Veteran for their Service
This Veterans Day, America will pause to honor those who have served in the military. Most Americans hold those who have served in high regard, yet sometimes are unsure how to properly thank a veteran without unintentionally saying the wrong thing, appearing intrusive, or somehow offending them.
While it is customary to offer a "thank you for your service" to veterans, if you want to be less trite, you could instead say:
- “Thank you for putting your life on hold to serve our country.”
- “Thank you for the sacrifices you made being away from your family.”
- “Thank you for stepping up and choosing to serve when many others didn’t.”
But don’t stop there. Follow up by asking them if they have an interesting military story they might like to share. In fact, most veterans would be happy to share their military stories about coming of age, lifelong friends they’ve made, humorous situations, locations they’ve traveled to, cultures they’ve explored, and more. Here are examples of questions you could ask to begin the conversation:
- What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you in the military?
- Was the food as bad as we hear?
- What are some of the things you remember about military life that you enjoyed?
So, on this Veterans Day and every day, the biggest sign of respect you can show to a veteran is to get to know them. Asking them about their military service and showing interest is the best way to express your gratitude for the many sacrifices they have made. For more information about those who choose to serve, please see this article on 15 Things Veterans Would Like You to Know.
Do you know why Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year? Get the whole story behind the holiday.
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Equity and Social Justice Fundamentals is the first session in a series of trainings designed to support King County employees in learning about equity and social justice and in particular racial justice at King County. This training uses videos, small group conversations, and sharing of information and resources. Participation is free and November offers a session with availability on Nov. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. Register Here
Our Team is Full!
As we continue to onboard our new team members, we’re hoping to add some new sessions for virtual facilitator-led workshops soon! In the meantime, here are some things you can do to continue to grow your knowledge and skill around equity and social justice conversations:
Check out the “Equity & Social Justice” category in NEOGOV for a wide range of virtual learning opportunities. These workshops typically range from 5-20 minutes and are a great way to start learning the fundamentals of equity and social justice.
The Racial Equity Tools website offers tools, research, tips, curricula, and ideas for people who want to increase their understanding and to help those working for racial justice at every level.
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Creating a Culture of Recognition All Year Long
When leaders focus on creating a culture of recognition everybody wins, including the leader themselves, their team, and their organization. Organizations where leadership provides generous recognition see less absenteeism, lower turnover, and research has shown that effective recognition can create more than a 20% increase in overall productivity.
This 30 minute Motivating Employee with Recognition eLearning course in NEOGOV has four separate videos covering topics ranging from the benefits of showing recognition to the common barriers in providing it. After completing this course, leaders will have the tools needed to leverage the power of recognition and motivate their team.
For more information and ideas for recognizing your team, check out the following articles:
The message is clear, recognize for a purpose, recognize often, and watch your team thrive!
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Professional Development Scholarship Information Sessions
Career Support Services is hosting general information sessions for the Coalition Labor Agreement’s Professional Development Scholarship throughout October to help you prepare for the first application period in January.
We will go over: • Eligibility criteria • 2023 timelines • Application rating criteria • How awards will be made • Individual Development Plan • Available resources • Q & A
November sessions:
- Nov. 3, 2022: from noon to 1 p.m.
- Nov. 15, 2022: from 9 to 10 a.m.
- Nov. 17, 2022: from noon to 1 p.m.
Click HERE to register and see additional dates.
Can’t attend a live session? You can watch the video recording HERE. It can also be found on the Scholarship Program website.
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This two-hour virtual workshop will provide you tips and strategies on how to make your application materials stand out. Learning objectives include: • Understanding the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions and how to make each of them more effective • Deciding what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications • How to write a cover letter tailored to the specific position • Identifying and showcasing your accomplishments and transferable skills The next workshop will take place on Nov. 30, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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This 90-minute VIRTUAL, small group workshop is designed to provide mock interview practice and feedback using the STAR-LA method as taught by King County Career Support Services. This workshop is for participants who have attended the Career Support Services led Strategic Interviewing Tips and Techniques online workshop or have watched the 10-minute STAR-LA method video found on the Career Support Services website at www.kingcounty.gov/CSS. This workshop will take place Nov. 29, 2022, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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Connect with other administrative employees at October’s VIRTUAL Administrative Professionals event. This hour-long session provides a platform to expand your network and talk shop with fellow APs from across King County.
Our next workshop will take place Nov. 15, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. Click HERE to register and to see additional dates.
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Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence. This Lunch and Learn is free and you can find a session and enroll HERE!
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The Art of Authenticity, based on the best-selling and award-winning book by Dr. Karissa Thacker, is a micro-learning performance support tool that can transform you and your team to achieve higher levels of engagement and productivity. Key training points include understand the definition of “authenticity” at work; learn why authentic behavior is important for success today; discover why your quirks can actually be positive attributes; uncover the secrets of your various “selves”; learn how to balance and process input from your team; find out how to encourage others to be more open and transparent; learn how to have “honest conversations”; and more! Enroll HERE
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