King County Council hosts Women's History Month discussion March 21
The King County Council will host its annual educational panel discussion for Women’s History Month. This year's theme is Empowering Women who Power the Economy, an event that will dive into the role of women in our economy.
The panelists sharing their experiences this year are:
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Shaunie Wheeler James (she/her), Deputy Executive Secretary-Treasurer, MLK Labor Council
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Lalita Uppala (she/her), Executive Director & Community Program Director, Indian American Community Services
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Ilona Lohrey (she/her), President & CEO, Greater Seattle Business Association
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Sharmila Swenson (she/her), Vice President, Public Affairs & Social Impact, Symetra
The presentation is open to all employees and the public. The first 15 minutes are set aside for a meet and greet, including light snacks.
- Thursday, March 21 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- King County Chinook Building, Rooms 121/123 (401 5th Avenue, Seattle)
- King County TV live stream begins at 11:30 a.m.
This event is co-sponsored by Councilmembers Claudia Balducci, Teresa Mosqueda, Sarah Perry and the Legislative Branch Equity and Social Justice Team.
For County-sponsored events, employees who are scheduled to work and wish to attend must get the approval of their supervisor. Supervisors are encouraged to permit employees to participate, if possible. For more information, please refer to your supervisor or Human Resources Manager.
Cross-posted from DES Express
King County Executive Dow Constantine joined Doney Coe Pet Clinic Board President Marti Casey in late February to celebrate the opening of a new veterinary facility for low-income and homeless families at a new location inside an unoccupied King County building.
The clinic, located in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, provides essential veterinary and animal wellness services at zero cost to those who are eligible.
The Doney Coe organization lost its clinic space nearly two years ago. Through this partnership with King County, Doney Coe will again have a permanent clinic, providing veterinary services for residents. Read more.
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Kelly Rider now serving as Acting Director of Department of Community and Human Services
Cross-posted from Cultivating Connections
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) welcomes Kelly Rider as the new Acting Director of the department.
For nearly two decades, Kelly has worked on strategic initiatives across all levels of government. Kelly joined DCHS in 2017 and began her time with the department working on housing policy and the expansion of supportive housing in the region. Most recently served as Chief of Staff for the department. Read more.
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Internships with Metro
Do you know a college student or veteran looking for on-the-job experience? Metro is now accepting applications for student interns or veteran fellows to join the Mobility Division.
There are a wide range of opportunities, including Mobility Services, Research, and Service Information and Graphic Design and Production. Applications for each open position should be submitted separately and will be accepted until March 18, 2024. Read more.
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Tax documentation for workplace giving donations
It’s tax time! You may be asking: How do I document workplace giving charitable donations for my taxes? For payroll donations, the IRS wants you to have two things:
- A copy of your pledge
- A copy of your last paystub of the year or a W-2
If you donated through the King County Employee Giving Program, here’s the scoop on just how easy it is to retrieve this documentation for tax purposes. Read more.
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Use Form W-4 to change your tax withholding
If you want to change the amount of federal income tax withheld from your pay, use Form W-4 to let your employer know. The IRS recommends completing a new Form W-4 when your personal or financial situation changes. Go to the IRS website for information about Tax Withholding, including a Tax Withholding Estimator.
If you would like to adjust the amount withheld from your King County paycheck for tax purposes, please use PeopleSoft to update your W-4:
- Sign in to PeopleSoft
- Select the Payroll tile
- Select W-4 Tax Information
- Enter your choices and make note of your selections
- Review and Submit
For additional instructions, check out the W-4 Withholding Certificate video or the Updating Your W-4 training document, both available in the PeopleSoft Knowledge Center.
If you prefer to use paper, go to the IRS website and print a 2024 Form W-4. Complete the form and mail to the following address. Reminder: Never use interoffice mail to send items containing a Social Security number.
Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Operations
Chinook Building, CNK-HR-0230
401 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
If you have Payroll-related questions, please call Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations at 206-684-1556, Option 2, or email kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov.
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Cultivating Happiness and Joy from Balanced You
Why are some people happy and others not? Is it really just an arbitrary toss of the dice or DNA?
Turns out that happiness is a skill that can be developed like other skills, such as playing a musical instrument or basketball.
We’ll debunk some of the myths about what makes us happy and uncover the truth about how to create ongoing fulfillment through everyday practices of mindfulness and self-awareness.
Boost your wellbeing at work and home by tapping into and fortifying your innate capacity to enjoy life.
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IT continues rollout of new Microsoft Teams
King County IT is currently in the process upgrading to the newest version of Microsoft Teams; rollout will continue in waves through April 1.
When installation is ready for your workstation, you will see a message pop up in Teams; simply follow the prompts to upgrade your Teams app. You will receive an email notification one week before, and again the day installation becomes available for your workstation.
Installation takes less than five minutes but may require restarting your computer. For more information regarding the upgrade, visit the Teams Client Upgrade page. If you have additional questions or issues, please contact the IT Helpdesk.
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Training Spotlight:
Brain-based Planning – Online – Are you overwhelmed by your to-do list(s)? Find out what your brain needs to keep all your tasks in perspective, prioritize, and have a clear path to get them finished. This class includes information about multitasking, a mindfulness practice to reduce physical stress, and techniques to work with interruptions and distractions. We will also practice effective weekly planning.
Equity, Racial, and Social Justice Fundamentals: A journey through socialization – Join us in this engaging workshop where we will explore the complex nature of socialization and its impact on our views, beliefs, and behaviors and gain deep understanding of how systemic biases are embedded in our society. We will explore strategies for building inclusive communities where all individuals, regardless of their background, can thrive. Together, we aim to empower participants to take meaningful actions that drive social change and promote justice in their own spheres of influence.
Leader Mindset – Online – This workshop for King County supervisors and managers sets a foundation that leading a team starts with understanding yourself and your responsibility to create a team culture of belonging where all employees can thrive. In this interactive webinar, participants will take part in engaging activities, small group discussions and action planning.
Please visit the King County Eventbrite website, the Learning and Development website, and the Career Support Services website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
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