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	Human Resources   July 2009 What's New, What's Hot New Human Resource Specialist The HR Employee Relations Unit welcomes Dortha George as the newest member of the HR Team. As the HR Specialist, she will primarily serve as Succession Planning Consultant as well as coordinate and conduct training. Dortha comes to us with experience from Department of Social Services and IBM. She can be reached at (225) 379-1669. Please join us in welcoming Dortha to DOTD! Charles E. Dunbar, Jr. Career Service Award Nominations Announced The Louisiana Civil Service League is accepting nominations for the 2009 Charles E. Dunbar Career Service Award. The Dunbar Award is the highest honor classified state employees can receive for their service to the citizens of Louisiana. Nominees are judged on commitment to the classified service, contributions toward workplace improvement, personal initiative, and volunteer community service. Nomination forms may be obtained from Rebekah Henderson in Human Resources. Completed forms must be submitted to Rebekah no later than Friday, July 31, 2009. Please contact Rebekah Henderson at (225)379-1241 or at Rebekah.henderson@la.gov if you have any questions, or if you need further clarification. It is officially the start of PPR rating season!  Supervisors, below is a list of important reminders: July 1 - August 31 is the window to conduct PPR ratings. July 31 is the last day to conduct annual PPR planning sessions. Ensure that your supervisor (2nd level Supervisor) approves the rating prior to meeting or giving the rating to the employee. Ensure that your supervisor (2nd level Supervisor), the employee, and you sign and date the PPR Form. Ensure that the mid-year review form is attached to the back of the PPR document. If an employee separates from the Department on or before 6/30, you do not have to conduct a rating. If an employee separates from the Department on or after 7/1, a PPR rating should be conducted and mailed to the employee's last known address. New Civil Service Rule 10.11.1 requires Rating Supervisors to properly administer the PPR program. If an employee under his/her supervision receives a rating of "unrated," the supervisor will not be eligible for a merit increase unless the "unrated" is due to the employee's extended leave or the employee is a new transfer from another state agency. If you have any questions or need additional assistance contact Sarah Ragona, Human Resource Specialist at (225) 379-1259 or at sarah.ragona@la.gov It's Here!!! New Employee Recognition and Rewards program - STARS OF EXCELLENCE This new program is effective July 1st 2009, will replace the current program (Employee, Manager, Team of the Quarter/Year). New forms and information will be posted shortly on the HR Internet page. Any questions may be directed to Rebekah Henderson, Employee Relations Analyst, at (225) 379-1241 or rebekah.henderson@la.gov July 2009 Events July 1 and 7 EEO Make-up Session at Headquarters July 3 Independence Day Holiday July 8 Civil Service Commission Meeting July 14 Standing Committee on Human Resources (SCHR) Meeting July 23 New Employee Orientation July 31 Deadline to complete all employee PPR rating sessions
Saturday, July 04, 2009

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