A Note From the Director
Hello! I hope that you're enjoying this hot summer weather and taking time off to spend with family and friends. Registration for the 2025 DHRM HR Conference: HR Navigating the Winds of Change, Building a Resilient Workforce will open soon. The Conference will be held in person October 28-30, 2025, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Thank you to all who have submitted a proposal for the keynote or general speaker during a session.
As a reminder, please submit your agency's 2025 DOI Annual Report on or before July 1. The Employment Opportunities Plans are due by June 30 and Workforce Plans are due by September 30. The metrics from these plans are valuable resources that will help us assess the effectiveness of our employee engagement efforts.
Thank you!
Janet L. Lawson, DHRM Director
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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.
In accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-602 (B), as amended, and the Governor’s Executive Order 10 (2022), we are sharing a reminder for the submission of your DOI Annual Report, on or before July 1. Click the link above for more information.
Agencies can access national compensation survey data from the Mercer Compensation Benchmarking Platform at a discounted rate through a partnership with DHRM. The cost for FY26 will be consistent from FY25 and is $725 per user, which is based on the number of users from the prior year. Click on the link above for more information.
As outlined in the Telework Policy, agencies must review each employee’s telework agreement on an annual basis and determine whether to renew or update the agreement for the upcoming year. In accordance with operational business needs, Agencies may determine the time of year to perform this review. However, many current telework agreements have expiration dates in Cardinal effective June 30. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
We’re excited to announce that the next Compensation Network Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:00am! Click the link above to learn more and register.
Our Gearing Up Podcast is returning for season 3 on July 17th! Listen in on this exciting new season as we explore paths less traveled to unravel workforce trends, challenges, and strategies. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
We are excited to bring back our series of live working sessions for the workforce planning process but are enhancing the format to better support agencies. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
The Virginia Office of Data Governance and Analytics provides free training and resources for Commonwealth agencies to improve their data governance and management programs. Click the link above to learn more.
The HR Share Point Site is available for HR Directors to connect and is a great resource tool. The Share Point site is a visual analytics site designed to provide HR Directors with a way to obtain information from DHRM. Please let DHRM Deputy Stacy Pendleton know if you have any questions.
Updated EEO Complaint Manual
The Office of Workforce Engagement (OWE) has recently updated the EEO Discrimination Complaint Manual. We encourage all agencies to review the revised manual, which now includes important information on agency consultations, specific requirements for final agency decisions, and updated EEO responsibilities for agencies. Please ensure this update is shared with your employees. If you have any questions about the changes, feel free to contact OWE.
Prepare for Cardinal HCM Down Time
Please be aware that Cardinal HCM, including Employee Self-Service functions, will be unavailable Wednesday July 23 and Thursday, July 24 to support fiscal year end processing. The outage will impact agency batch processes. Agencies are encouraged to plan ahead to enter timesheets, review/paystubs, or take other actions with this outage window in mind. A communication from the Cardinal team with additional details will be distributed in the coming weeks.
Engagement
The COV Learning and Development Network held their Spring Meeting on June 17, 2025, where employees had the opportunity to network and learn more about “The Importance of Coaching and Mentorship: Synchronized Development in an Asynchronized Environment”. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
State employee leaders are encouraged to apply to serve as a “Mentor” in the DHRM statewide mentoring initiative, the Commonwealth Mentorship Program. Learn how to get involved by clicking on the link above.
DHRM and the Washington Commanders are excited to provide state employees discounted tickets for their upcoming season! $5 of every ticket sold for the advertised games against the Bears, Broncos, and Cowboys, will be donated back to the 2025 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign!
If you have any questions about the event or Commanders tickets in general, please feel free to email marissa.badorini@commanders.com. Get your tickets now, as this is a limited time offer! Learn more by clicking on the link above.
Substance misuse can negatively impact the workplace through a decrease in productivity and morale, as well as increases in accidents, injuries, and illnesses. It’s important to be aware of common signs and symptoms that could indicate substance misuse. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
In Case You Missed...
We have recently asked Cabinet Secretaries to submit nominations for the Fall 2025 Commonwealth Leadership Academy (CLA), which will take place September 23 – November 14. We hope that you will be able to help identify nominees for this Fall cohort. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
Now through July 8, employees are eligible to get a bonus $100 contribution when they open a new Tuition Track Portfolio account, contribute at least $100 and set up a recurring contribution. Terms and conditions apply. Learn more by clicking on the link above.
To meet Library of Virginia data retention schedules and improve system performance, we have begun deleting accounts in the COV Learning Center (COVLC) learning management system. Please click on the link above for additional information.
 CommonHealth Wellness Champions Nominations Request
Think about employees who are always present at workplace events with a positive attitude. Who encourages others to perform at their best while leading by example? These individuals are your CommonHealth Wellness Champions. Please share their stories with our CommonHealth team!
Visit http://www.commonhealth.virginia.gov/wellnesschampions.html to nominate the Wellness Champion in your agency.
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