Posts by interagencycommitteeofstateemployedwomen
Covered by PEBB or SEBB? Use Smart Health to Support Your Mental Health
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washington State Employee Assistance Program July 2020 newsletter. If you have medical coverage through SEBB or PEBB, the SmartHealth wellness platform is another free tool you can sue to help support your mental health and wellbeing. SmartHealth offers a wide variety of free activities that can help…
Many of us are now experiencing depression or anxiety. Here's how to recognize signs and get help
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Washington State Employee Assistance Program’s July Newsletter. Nearly one third of adults in the U.S. now show signs of clinical levels of depression or anxiety, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). For some, it can be difficult to know when to reach out for…
Construction on State Employee Child Care Center Starts June 22
New Child Care Center Will be Located on Capitol Campus in Olympia From the Department of Enterprise Services: Construction begins the week of June 22 for a new Capitol Campus child care center that will serve state workers in Olympia. The Department of Enterprise Services is overseeing construction of the center which is located on…
A Special Message in Solidarity from ICSEW
To the ICSEW Community and Supporters: ICSEW is deeply honored to share the message below from the Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD) business resource group, many of whom are part of the ICSEW community. BUILD exists to improve the experiences of current and future Black employees, increase the representation of Black people in…
May Meeting 2020 Recap
Kim Wyman, Women’s Suffrage Centennial and Mentorship Pilot Update By Rachel Friederich, ICSEW Communications Chair The women of our grandmothers’ time lived in a very small and narrow sphere, but civilization has advanced by many leaps and bounds. Now Washington can prove to the world the greatness of our evergreen state is not determined by…
Combined Fund Drive Offers 'Miss You' Grams
Greetings Help Fund Charitable Work Are you missing someone at your agency? Maybe a state professional development group? Do you want an opportunity to tell them so while also supporting charitable organizations? Or perhaps you’d rather send some cheer or encouragement. The Combined Fund Drive is holding a 2020 Miss You Grams fundraising effort across…
MyPortal Replaces Employee Self Service Beginning May 16
Effective today, state agenices will replace Employee Self-Service (ESS) with MyPortal, according to the Office of Financial Management (OFM). Currently, state employees use ESS to access earning statements, view leave balances, request leave time and update personal contact information. MyPortal will provide the same access. Why is ESS being replaced? MyPortal offers a more modern…
RAIN Seeks Outstanding Agency Nominations
Deadline for submissions is close of business Friday, May 22 Does your state agency do outstanding inclusion and diversity work? The Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, (RAIN) business group is seeking nominations for its RAIN Outstanding Agency Award. Formed in 2016 under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Directive 16-11, this state LGBTQ+ business resource group helps establish…
Cancelled by COVID 19: Managing Disappointment
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the May 2020 Washington State Employee Assistance Program Newsletter In addition to fear and anxiety, COVID-19 is causing many to struggle with feelings of disappointment. Whether it is a cancelled celebration or a postponed vacation, If not managed in a healthy way, disappointment can lead to lingering feelings…
State Seeks Input from Latinos on Forming Education Strategy
Editors note: This article was originally published on the Latino Leadership Network blog: The state Office of the Education Ombuds is designing its strategic plan for the next three years and wants feedback from the Latino community. LLN members and allies are invited to take the survey and to share the survey request (text provided below)…