Posts by interagencycommitteeofstateemployedwomen
Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
Editor’s note: The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services‘ Employee Assistance Program publishes a monthly Frontline newsletter that’s full of tips for maintaining a healthy work life balance and tips to succeed in the workplace. It’s available to all state employees. You can read this month’s newsletter here, as well as sign up to receive…
First Native American Woman Appointed to Washington State Supreme Court
OLYMPIA–Gov. Jay Inslee helped usher in a historic day for the Washington State Supreme Court when he appointed Judge Raquel Montoya-Lewis as the first Native American justice Dec. 4 in Olympia. Montoya-Lewis has more than 20 years of judicial experience, including five on the Whatcom County Superior Court. She spent years working with tribal communities…
ICSEW is Recruiting a Public Outreach Chair
ICSEW is looking for someone to lead its Public Outreach subcommittee! The subcommittee chair is a non-paid volunteer position and is part of the ICSEW Executive Board. This position will give you you opportunity to help shape how ICSEW serves state employed women. Some of what you’ll do: Help members of the public understand the…
When Inspiration Strikes at 3 a.m… Heed the Call
Commentary Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in all commentary submissions to the ICSEW’s InterAct blog are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the ICSEW. By Jane Chapman, ICSEW Vice Chair Sleep is very important to me. It’s almost become a core value, so when my eyes fly open…
Take the State Childcare Survey
The Office of Financial Management is inviting employees to take a survey on childcare. It wants to know working parents’ childcare needs and the results will be shared with state lawmakers. The survey will be open through Friday, Dec. 13. Child care access and affordability are barriers for many who want to enter or stay…
State's First Latinx Museum Opens
Information from Gov. Jay Inslee’s Press updates, E-news edition 54, Oct. 25, 2019: Gov. Jay Inslee honored the contributions of the Latinx community Thursday in Seattle when he spoke at the grand opening of the only Latinx history museum in the state. The first-of-its-kind Sea Mar Museum of Chicano/a/Latino/a Culture chronicles the history and voice of…
Women Who Make a Difference: Kathleen Glennon
When Department of Corrections classification counselor, Kathleen Glennon is not improving the lives of incarcerated individuals, she’s improving the lives of people in the community in the Dockyard Derby Dames Roller Derby team in Tacoma. Part of the money raised from bouts goes to charity. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on the Washington State…
Book Review: The Chief Joy Officer in You
By Marie Splaine, Department of Commerce Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Department of Commerce’s Daily Digest for employees. The views and opinions expressed in submissions to the ICSEW’s InterAct blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ICSEW. I have a goal to read a book a month even…
Lauren Jenks 'Walked the Talk' by Supporting Youth at Global Strike Walkout
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Washington State Department of Health’s employee news service, “The Daily Dose.” The views and opinions expressed in all submissions to the ICSEW’s InterAct blog are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ICSEW. By Cindy Marjamaa, Washington State Department of Health On Friday, Sept. 20, Lauren Jenks,…
Meeting Recap: GROW, Census Topics at September 2019 Meeting
Story and Photos by Rachel Friederich, ICSEW Commununications Chair TUMWATER—Representatives from Thrive at Work, LLC taught attendees at the ICSEW’s Sept. 17 meeting some tips on how to realize their goals and offered some insightful tips on how to overcome barriers those goals using the GROW process. GROW is an acronym that describes four stages of…