Celebrating community and collaboration
Cross-posted from DES Express
4Culture and King County International Airport (KCIA) recently held a celebration for the new public project, Return on Investments. The artwork, by Indigenous artists Tommy Segundo and Toka Valu, adorns a new perimeter fence at South Albro Place and South Hardy Street.
The two projects, completed separately but in collaboration, mark the end of a long journey with significant public engagement for each part of the project. Read more.
Safety video: See something, say something
Our first priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities.
A number of actions and programs have already been implemented, including regular patrols by Sheriff’s deputies and Facilities Management Division (FMD) security officers, increasing the number of security personnel onsite, and daily trash and general clean-up.
The county has also produced a series of safety videos with tips for staying safe and other related information. Check out this short video about how to report emergencies and non-urgent security concerns. View the full library of safety videos here.
For more information on employee safety programs and resources, check out the Future of Work Personal Safety at Work intranet page (employee access only).
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Building bridges between KCSO and the community through Special Olympics
Cross-posted from the Sheriff's Newsletter
When he was 18 years old, Dylan Centanino-Sweers began volunteering as a Special Olympics coach. Through this opportunity, he found a passion for working with the athletes and building relationships in the community. Now, as a deputy at the King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), he’s able to see two things he values come together.
Deputy Centanino-Sweers has represented KCSO and contract partner Sammamish Police Department, where he currently serves, at multiple Special Olympics events. Read more.
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Join the next Anti-Racist White Action Group meeting, April 23
Employees are invited to the monthly Anti-Racist White Action Group (ARWAG) meeting on April 23. Come join ARWAG and help move racial equity forward.
In this meeting, the group will get to know each other, kick off our new anti-racist education and skill-building series, and learn about more King County anti-racist training opportunities. Participants also will spend time in workgroups (Education and Training, Partnerships and Community, and Human Resources and Data), making progress together.
- Tuesday, April 23
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11:40 a.m. New member “meet and greet." Join here via Teams. (This is a different link than the general meeting.)
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Noon to 1:30 p.m. General meeting. Join here via Teams. (Note that we moved our meetings to Teams from Zoom starting this meeting.)
ARWAG is one of King County’s Affinity Groups (also called Employee Resource Groups) that addresses racism and other forms of oppression to advance the county’s equity and social justice goals. Email ARWAG to join this group, get the meeting notices, or for any questions. Learn more about all King County affinity groups here.
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Road to Retirement
This 90-minute class is designed for employees who are planning to retire from King County in the next six months. It covers procedures, forms, medical coverage options, and pension plans—so you’ll be on a smooth road toward a happy retirement and can ride off into the sunset with ease. Register for Road to Retirement.
- Tuesday, April 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 30 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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Balanced You webinar: The importance of self-care and wellness
Finding overall balance in today’s society can be challenging. Demands from work, family and various other commitments can elevate stress levels and cause fatigue mentally and physically.
Join Balanced You for a discussion and tips on how to manage day to day challenges, work-life balance, self-care ideas, healthy wellness habits, and more!
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Employee discounts through TicketsatWork
This April, King County employees can find exclusive savings and discounts through TicketsatWork on theme park tickets nationwide, select Samsung products and accessories, Factor meal kits, and more. TicketsatWork is updated daily with seasonal offers and exclusive savings on everything from home entertainment to your everyday needs.
Visit ticketsatwork.com/tickets and use the company code KingCounty to begin receiving discounts and extra special offers on your go-to brands and most-loved experiences, including brand new offers on cruises, just in time for spring travel.
See all available discounts on the Employee Discount webpage.
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Training Spotlight:
Leader Mindset – Online – This workshop sets a foundation that leading a team starts with understanding yourself and your responsibility to create an engaged workforce and team culture of belonging where all employees can thrive. Participants will take part in engaging activities, small group discussions and planning action steps.
Building Gender Inclusive Spaces for Managers & Supervisors – Online – This training provides a foundational understanding of gender identity, terminology, and transgender history so leaders can learn best practices to create a gender inclusive workplace, and how to support transgender and non-binary employees in the workplace.
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.
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.
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