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Learning Compass Newsletter |
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We are One Team: NEW Workshop and eLearning Launches
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our pilot testers who have participated in our workshop and eLearning development process. Your support, insights, and feedback have been invaluable to us!
The pilot process is an essential step in the content development lifecycle, ensuring that our content is engaging, effective, and relevant for participants. By actively testing our content, pilot testers help to identify areas of improvement, validate key concepts, and fine tune our approach. This collaborative effort ensures the delivery of high-quality learning opportunities that align more closely with the needs of King County employees.
Thanks to their support, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest workshop from the Leading the Way portfolio, The Power of Appreciation and Recognition: Building Your Leadership Blueprint, as well as, the launch of our newest eLearning course, Equality and Equity: Building an Inclusive Future for All in King County. Read more about each offering in the sections below!
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Equality and Equity: Building an Inclusive Future for All in King County
Through this course, you will explore how systemic and institutional barriers shape opportunities and outcomes for different populations, particularly those who have been historically marginalized. You’ll develop a greater awareness of the inherent advantages and disadvantages that are built into our societal structures, while gaining the tools to recognize and challenge these inequities.
As you move through this interactive, self-paced learning experience, you will learn how equality and equity, though often misunderstood, are essential in achieving justice across our communities.
Join us in this important journey toward equality and equity by enrolling today! Your participation is a key step in advancing our shared values and creating lasting change. Enroll here.
Grow your knowledge, skills and abilities to advance a pro-equity, racially just workplace and connect with other employees across the county by participating in the Equity, Racial and Social Justice series FREE live workshops!
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We appreciate your commitment to your growth!
As a leader, acknowledging the contributions and value of people, has countless benefits, such as higher trust and productivity, with less turnover and burnout. Appreciation and recognition are essential for inclusive, equitable and thriving cultures, where diverse strengths are leveraged, and strong relationships are built.
Showing gratitude can increase a person’s wellness, increase better sleep habits, increase metabolism and lessen stress. This directly impacts work results and employee interaction. With employee appreciation, you’re not only boosting performance and engagement, but the employee’s well-being and health. Read more in this article The Psychological Effects of Workplace Appreciation & Gratitude. By implementing gratitude into company culture, employees are more willing to spread their positive feelings with others. Appreciation is a way to show gratitude for a person’s value, whereas recognition is showing gratitude for their actions. Learn more with this video The power of appreciation TEDxBellevue and this article Why Employees Need Both Recognition and Appreciation.
Pro-tip #1: Our workshops look great on your Development plan, a common part of the performance review and goal setting for the coming year!
Pro-tip #2: if classes are full, enroll for waitlist because you might get in! Enroll today – there are only a few sessions available before the end of the year!
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Leading for Well-being final classes are September 18th 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. and November 18th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Leader Learning Labs final lab is October 28th from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Note: Equity and Leadership is a prerequisite.
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Leader Mindset is set in the foundation of Cornerstones: Trust, Stability, Compassion and Hope. Final class is November 6th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join us and you’ll meet peers from all across King County and grow your leader skills. All Leading the Way workshops are certified/approved for SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
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Creating Effective Application Materials (eLearning)
This self-paced eLearning will provide tips and strategies on how to make application materials stand out. Learn the purpose of the job application, resume, cover letter and supplemental questions, and how to make each of them more effective. We’ll go over what to include in your resume and the best format to showcase your qualifications, how to write a tailored cover letter, and how to showcase your accomplishments and transferable skills. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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This self-paced eLearning will provide you with strategies and tips to help you do your best during the interview. You will learn how to prepare for a virtual or in-person interview, the interview structure and types of questions you will be asked. You will also learn our STAR-LA method and how to use it to provide organized and complete responses. You will also be given some general interviewing tips and strategies. Learn more and enroll HERE.
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Mentoring Lunch & Learn – Online – 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.
Thursday, September 26, from noon to 1:00 p.m. Enroll here and be sure to mark your calendar! Calendar invites are sent out two business days before the session. The last Lunch & Learn will be October 24, noon-1:00 p.m. The 2025 schedule is coming soon!
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Join the Records Management Program with LIVE demonstrations/trainings on all topics records management, including use of Content Manager (King County’s records management system).
Email Management – Learn best practice for managing emails sent or received in Outlook. October 10, 9am-10am - Register Here
Content Manager (CM) How to Search for Records – Learn how to search for records that have been filed into Content Manager. October 22, 10am-11am - Register Here
Managing Records in SharePoint and Teams – Learn best practice for managing records in SharePoint or Teams. November 14, 9am-10am – Register Here
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Check out the upcoming educational opportunities below to help you learn about—and prepare for—retirement. Please note, attendance at retirement classes is strictly voluntary, on your own time, and non-work related.
Use the links below to register for the following online classes provided by your King County Retirement Team. For additional information, visit the King County Retirement page, read the Retirement Guide, or contact Carmen Johnson, retirement navigator.
Introduction to Social Security: Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. Learn more about Social Security. Guest speaker Kirk Larson from the Social Security Administration will discuss your options as a King County employee and answer your questions. Register for Introduction to Social Security.
Road to Retirement: Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. and Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. This 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. Register for Road to Retirement.
To register for the following Deferred Compensation Plan education sessions, go to T. Rowe Price Education Sessions. For more information, go to the Deferred Compensation Plan web page or contact KC Deferred Comp.
Retirement Distribution Options: Oct. 4 at 9 a.m., and 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Learn about your plan’s distribution options, review the financial considerations of each option, and discuss how to carry out a distribution decision.
Social Security Simplified: Oct. 18: at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. Learn about Social Security benefits, explore the background and rules of the Social Security program, and along with potential claiming strategies to maximize your benefits.
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Welcome to the “Appreciation” video lesson meant to help learners perpetuate a respectful environment through recognition and praise. This video lesson is part of the “Respect at Work” series, which guides employees to cultivate a respectful and inviting workplace. Throughout this lesson, viewers will learn how to provide coworkers with positive psychological strokes that reinforce their sense of self-worth. This lesson also offers options for showing appreciation at work. Enroll here.
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