Let your Voice be heard

April 14, 2017

One of the most effective ways to make your voice heard is to use the telephone and literally make your voice heard. Calling your representative can ensure that you’re able to make your position on a bill clear. A phone call can also provide an opportunity to push for a solid response on a vote.…

The Power of Positive Thinking

March 29, 2017

Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided in an article from the Mayo Clinic called Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress.    

Toastmasters: More than just public speaking

March 28, 2017

Toastmasters International is known for helping people become better public speakers, but did you know the organization’s activities can help you develop other professional skills? Misako Yoke from Tumwater Talkers, a local organization of Toastmaster’s International was one of several members of the group who gave a presentation at the ICSEW’s general membership meeting in…

Employees Assistance Program (EAP) on Resiliency

March 28, 2017

Resiliency is the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds–trauma, tragedy, personal crises, just plain old life problems–-and bounce back stronger, wiser, and more personally powerful. Tom Mitchell from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) shared tips with ICSEW members on how to become more resilient after a crisis during the March general membership meeting. Resiliency is…

Legislation Update

March 27, 2017

March 29 is the last day to for bills to pass out of committee and read them into the record on the floor from the opposite house (except for House fiscal committees and Senate Ways and Means and Transportation committees). The ICSEW Legislative and Policy Subcommittee is monitoring the following bills that may impact you,…

YWCA of Olympia Seeks Plus-Size Clothing Donations

March 23, 2017

The YWCA of Olympia is seeking donations of professional clothing, size 2X or larger for its Kathleeen’s Closet program. Kathleen’s closet provides free professional attire to unemployed and underemployed women. The YWCA is also accepting donations of dress shoe sizes 10 or larger. Donations can be made to the YWCA, 220 Union Ave. SE in…

Healthy Financial Habits

March 22, 2017

Five Rules to Improve Your Financial Health | Investopedia 1. Do the Math – Net Worth and Personal Budgets 2. Recognize and Manage Lifestyle Inflation 3. Recognize Needs vs. Wants – and Spend Mindfully 4. Start Saving Early 5. Build and Maintain an Emergency Fund

Women's Health Week Proclamation

March 17, 2017

Governor Inslee signed a second Proclamation this week announcing May 14-20 as Women’s Health Week and Tuesday, May 23rd as Women’s Health Day. ICSEW will be hosting our annual Health and Wellness Fair on Women’s Health Day 5/23/17 at the the Department of Labor and Industries in Olympia. Women’s Health Week Proclamation