 Greetings HR Leaders,
Greetings! We want to thank each and every HR Leader for joining us at the 2025 HR Innovation Summit: Innovate to Elevate on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Dewey Gottwald Center. We appreciate you taking time to complete the HR Innovation Summit survey. The feedback from the survey will help us plan for future events related to innovation in HR.
We are excited to announce that the 2025 DHRM HR Conference: HR Navigating the Winds of Change, Building a Resilient Workforce will be October 28-30 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Conference will feature informative sessions, applied best-in-class examples, and motivational keynote speakers. More details and information to share with your respective staff coming soon! We hope you can make it.
Virginia Public Service Week May 4-10! We encourage all agencies to host fun and engaging activities that celebrate employees throughout this week in May. Thank you to everyone who participated in the volunteer activities provided by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) during Virginia Volunteer Week. We hope that you enjoyed volunteering at one of our beautiful state parks across the Commonwealth. Please don't forget to share photos with us here!
Thank you!
Janet L. Lawson, DHRM Director
New Health Benefits Open Enrollment Dates for May 2025
The Office of Health Benefits recently announced that the 2025-2026 Open Enrollment for health benefits and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) will be held from May 16-30, 2025.
The annual Open Enrollment communication "Spotlight" will not be mailed to employees’ address of record. The Spotlight will only be sent electronically to the employee’s email address listed in Cardinal. The Spotlight will be placed on the DHRM 2025-26 Open Enrollment webpage when it becomes available. Contact the Office of Health Benefits if you or employees have any questions or concerns.
The Quarterly Compensation Network meeting was held on March 13 with over 160 registered agency attendees. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and contributed to our panel discussion on best practices for conducting a compensation study! It was an engaging and insightful conversation, and we appreciate the expertise shared by our panelists and the thoughtful participation from attendees. More insight on the meeting can be found at the link above.
In October 2024, we introduced the DHRM Mandated Reporting Activities for Human Resources calendar for agency Human Resource Directors. This document provides an updated summary list in date order of mandated reporting and other requirements of Commonwealth agency Human Resources. These mandates are set in the Code of Virginia, Appropriation Act, Executive Orders, Executive Directives, observations and ongoing additional requirements of state officials. This continues to be a living document and will be updated as necessary. We hope this is a helpful tool for you.
The Code of Virginia mandates agencies submit an annual Employment Opportunities Plan by June 30. To assist agencies in fulfilling this requirement, please find the instructions, tools and templates that are readily available on the DHRM website.
We were excited to share our progress and updates on the HR Capabilities Center & Innovation Lab initiative at DHRM’s HR Innovation Summit earlier this month. We asked attendees to complete a brief survey to answer the question “What skills are essential to success in HR?”, which will be a foundational aspect of the COMPASS Human Resources Academy, the development component of the capabilities center. Learn more now.
The DHRM Information Office continues to implement new systems aimed at enhancing the overall experience for state employees and improving collaboration across agencies and partners. Learn more about these efforts with Secure File Sharing Application.
Engagement
We are thrilled to announce that CommonHealth is inviting all employees to join in their Movement Challenge – Make it to the Moon! Employees throughout the Commonwealth will work together to log enough miles to reach the moon--238,855 miles! Launch instructions will be sent to those who register, and take-off will be on Monday, May 5, 2025. The challenge will be on-going until we reach the moon! CommonHealth is here to help employees move little more each day! Please encourage employees to register for one of biggest competition among state agencies. More information can be found by clicking above or you can click the button below to register. Together we can do it!
The DHRM Information Security team continues to implement new systems aimed at enhancing the overall experience for state employees and improving collaboration across agencies and partners. Learn more about the CVC Gives Platform initiative.
Will Your Agency Support the Next Generation of Talent this Summer?
The COVA Internship Connection is here to ensure that interns have an enriching and unforgettable experience this summer! We’re excited to launch our 2025 Summer events, featuring engaging opportunities for interns to connect, learn and grow. Spots are limited! Please share our COVA Internship Connection webpage and encourage interns to register for an event today. Please contact Program Manager, Jasmine Walker for questions.
In Case You Missed...
Now that the Commonwealth has fully transitioned to the PageUp performance management system, here are some updates regarding the Performs application.
State Employees in the Richmond area are invited to attend the Central Virginia Benefits Fair at the James Monroe Building (101 N 14th Street) on May 6-7 from 9:30 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Please click the link above to register for one or both fairs.
This is a virtual career expo opportunity from the Partnership for Public Service a virtual Career Expo event on Thursday, May 15, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. This expo is an opportunity for your agency to connect with top talent ranging from early career professionals to senior executives with a commitment to public service across all career fields. Please click the link above to register your agency to participate.
We are continuously monitoring the legislative activity related to the statewide increase and one-time bonus and will disseminate detailed instructions once the final budget has been signed. As soon as feasible, agencies will receive official communications with final confirmation of the one-time employee bonus, details of the salary increase, and Cardinal instructions to process both.
Agencies should prepare now to ensure smooth and timely implementation of both pay actions.
To improve COV Learning Center (COVLC) system performance and meet data retention requirements as provided by the Library of Virginia, DHRM will begin deleting some user accounts and training records in the COVLC over the next few months. Please read the full article in the link above for additional updates.
The Magazine Committee is currently reviewing the 2024 content submissions and have a new title for the Magazine going forward: Virginia Voices. The September theme will be: Past, Present, and Future! This theme encompasses a broad spectrum of content across the Commonwealth. Please use the link below to submit any new articles to be included in the upcoming September publication. Whether it is a past submission that were not included in the 2024 Edition or any new experiences from you or your agency that you want to share.
Share the flyer with others who may want to contribute! This is a magazine for Employees by Employees! Contact employeeexperience@dhrm.virginia.gov, if you have any questions.
Comings & Goings....
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Congratulations Kimberly Alexander our new Senior Talent Management Consultant. Kimberly brings over 15 years of HR experience in recruitment management systems, talent acquisition strategies and HR analytics. She previously served as a Senior Classification Specialist/Personnel Analyst III with ASM Research supporting the IRS, where she co-led a team that significantly improved recruitment metrics and hiring manager satisfaction through innovative process enhancements. Kimberly held positions with the Department of the Navy, where she managed complex HR programs affecting thousands of positions. She brings with her extensive experience optimizing applicant tracking systems, developing data-driven talent strategies, and building effective partnerships to enhance recruitment outcomes. |
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