Tips to Keep the Holidays Stress Free
Editor’s Note: this article first appeared on the Washington State Department of Corrections’ intranet. The holidays are in full swing. That means extra guests, menu planning, events and managing budgets. Here are some tips on how to manage stress during the festivities. Tips for Dealing With Holiday Stress Make Your Well Being a Priority If you don’t take…
Laura Watson Named Director of Ecology
From the Office of Gov. Jay Inslee: OLYMPIA–Gov. Jay Inslee named Laura Watson director of the Washington State Department of Ecology today. She replaces Maia Bellon, who Inslee appointed in 2013. “Laura is a proven leader who is deeply committed to protecting our state’s air, water and land,” Inslee said. “She has a deep understanding…
Trailblazing for Women's Equity on and off the Court
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on the Washington State Department of Corrections’ website. Story and photos by Rachel Friederich, Washington State Department of Corrections GIG HARBOR – “When our powers combine, we change lives.” Those are the words displayed above Corrections Specialist Lynne Newark’s computer. She repeats the words to participants in her cognitive…
Ask the Employee Assistance Program: Holiday Parties
The Department of Enterprise Services’ Employee Assistance Program publishes a monthly Q&A column in its Frontline newsletter for supervisors. The following is an excerpt from the December Issue. You can read the full newsletter and subscribe to it here. Question: The holiday season seems like a good opportunity to host a party for appreciation and…
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…
November 2019 Meeting Recap
November 2019 Meeting Recap:
Karen Fraser and Nick Strueli spoke on the legislative process, April Amundson spoke on Paid Family Medical Leave, and R.A.I.N. held an intersactive Q & A panel on the sex and gender spectrum. Visit ICSEW.WA.GOV for resources from this and other meetings as well as information on future meetings, speakers, events and panels.
Commentary: Tribal Land Acknowledgements
Commentary: Tribal Land Acknowledgements – Taja Blackhorn, a member of the Kahosadi people from southern Oregon, has engaged in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion outreach and education for more than 30 years, and has recently added Native Land Acknowledgements and Lunch and Learns for state agencies to her efforts. Learn about how she recognizes the land by the peoples of the treaty as well as the five elements in the Land Acknowledgement.
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…