December 2019: Volume 2, Issue 4
Our Mission: To provide merit-based, innovative workforce solutions which enable state government to attract, develop and retain a productive, diverse and engaged workforce that excels in delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana.
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Louisiana State Civil Service
Recognized by International Association
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The International Personnel Managers Association for Human Resources recently presented Louisiana State Civil Service with the 2019 Agency Award of Excellence.
The 2019 IPMA-HR Large Agency Award of Excellence was given to the department in recognition of its exemplary contributions to the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector Human Resources Management, specifically, the Compensation Redesign Initiative and Competency-Based Performance Consulting.
"IPMA-HR is very pleased to present its 2019 Agency Award of Excellence for large agencies to the Louisiana State Civil Service in recognition of its innovative work on compensation redesign and performance consulting," said Neil Reichenberg, Executive Director for IPMA-HR. "The efforts of State Civil Service prove to have a positive impact on state government, which benefits the citizens of Louisiana."
Louisiana State Civil Service was honored at the IPMA-HR Annual Awards Luncheon on Monday, September 23, during the 2019 IPMA-HR International Training Conference & Expo in Miami, Florida.
"It is quite an honor to be recognized on an international stage, but, more importantly, I am proud to lead an organization that has a profound impact on the citizens and employees of our state," said State Civil Service Director Byron P. Decoteau, Jr. "I am inspired by the genuine dedication my peers have for both our current and future generations of Louisiana citizens," he added.
The International Public Management Association for Human Resources is the leading public sector human resource organization in the world. IPMA-HR represents the interests of human resource professionals at all levels and strive to promote excellence in HR management. Since 1906, IPMA-HR has been a resource for comprehensive and timely HR industry news, jobs, policies, resources, education and professional development opportunities.
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As part of the award presentation, we created a short video highlighting our department.
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Veterans Initiative Featured in November
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This past Veterans Day presented a
welcomed opportunity to spotlight the contributions veterans make in the workplace and in our communities
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Throughout the week of Veterans Day, State Civil Service shared State Employee Veteran Spotlight Videos, military myth busters, and info graphics showing the impact our veterans have on our state workforce.
For example, one myth is that all veterans have served in combat. The fact is, according to the Department of Defense, less than 20% of veterans have served in combat. There are over 7,000 occupational codes indicating difference jobs in service that veterans can perform.
The info graphics include information regarding connections between specific military jobs and civilian jobs.
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State Civil Service Veterans Day - Tips for Service Members and Veterans Re-entering the Workforce
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Retirement Checkup with LASERS
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A new year is the perfect time to look at personal finances and your LASERS retirement plan is one area to review. LASERS has many helpful tools and tips to get you started.
Have you attended a LASERS Pre-Retirement Education Program (PREP) or Early Career Seminar?
These workshops, conducted in various cities throughout the state, can help you make a plan and prepare for the retirement process.
In a PREP workshop, you will learn eligibility requirements for retirement, receive information on purchases of service credit, understand the types of retirement, and more. A PREP may be taken at any time during your career.
Early Career seminars are geared to LASERS members hired since January 1, 2011, who are not eligible for retirement in the next five years. An Early Career Seminar introduces members to LASERS benefits, provides ways to enhance future retirement benefits, and more.
Check out the
LASERS website
for the 2020 schedule and register today.
Is your contact and beneficiary information up to date in Member Self-Service?
Are you ready to retire?
Have you put all of the pieces together to retire?
For most of us, the answer is no. Three components to consider are financial security, healthy living, and happiness and engagement. The LASERS website provides various resources designed for active LASERS members to assist with solving the puzzle.
Check out the LASERS Retirement Readiness page here
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Please feel free to
contact LASERS
with any questions. We wish you a Happy 2020!
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"Canstruction" for a Cause
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State Civil Service held a "canstruction" competition during which division teams used their creativity to build structures made of at least 90% cans in order to collect food for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
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Donations totaled 1,955 pounds of food which is equivalent to 1,629 meals!
Visit
feedinglouisiana.org
to find a member food bank near you and learn how you can take action to end hunger in Louisiana.
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