Workforce Development
Program Overview
The Workforce Development program is an enterprise framework which provides a variety of systems, processes, resources and tools to support the employment lifecycle and the successful achievement of each state agency’s mission. DAS – CHRO will provide state agencies tools and resources in the following areas as they are developed. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Jill Corona
Program Manager
Workforce Planning
Workforce planning is a data centered analysis that predicts and plans for the skills needed for the workforce. This methodology provides managers with a framework for making human resource decisions based on the organization’s mission, strategic plan, budgetary resources and desired workforce competencies.
Tools and resources to be developed.
Talent Acquisition
Talent acquisition is the ongoing cycle of processes related to attracting, sourcing, recruiting, and hiring employees within an agency.
Resources Currently Available to Agencies
Recruitment is a collaborative process between Human Resources (HR) and the Hiring Manager. Together, you can attract skilled and talented individuals to serve the citizens of Oregon. There are several resources available on the HR Online Reference Guide*.
On-Boarding
On-boarding is the mechanism through which new state employees acquire the necessary foundational knowledge, skills and behaviors to become effective. Tactics used in this process include new employee orientations, welcome packets, meetings with key customers and co-workers, introduction to the agency and state government.
Resources Currently Available to Agencies
This curriculum was developed for all state agencies to enhance their current New Employee Orientation curriculum or have a resource available for state agencies that don’t have a formal curriculum in place. Agencies can customize the curriculum to meet their needs.
A critical part of the hiring process is the employee's orientation to the state of Oregon, the agency and the worksite. There are several resources available on the HR Online Reference Guide*.
Employee Performance Management
Employee performance management is an ongoing process that assesses employee behavior and results in an effective and efficient manner.
Resources Currently Available to Agencies
Employees need guidance and direction throughout employment to be successful. The agency has a responsibility to provide an environment conducive to learning and productivity. Agency Human Resources (HR) guides supervisors in appropriate performance management. There are several resources available on the HR Online Reference Guide*.
Employee and Organizational Development
Organizational development is the change process that supports improvement of the enterprise as a whole. It provides a framework for agencies to understand the current situation and identify opportunities for improvement to meet the agency mission and goals. Employee development is a strategic investment in the development of the workforce so they are prepared to carry out the agency’s mission and goals.
Resources Currently Available to Agencies
iLearnOregon is the state of Oregon's enterprise-wide learning management system. State employees access iLearnOregon to enroll in agency-specific or statewide learning courses. Additional features include development plans, skill surveys and performance evaluations. For more information, visit the iLearonOregon Resource Center. For iLearnOregon questions, please email ilearnoregon@state.or.us
OregonConnect - OregonConnect is the state of Oregon’s enterprise-wide virtual classroom and web-meetings tool. State employees conduct online training webinars and facilitate virtual team meetings with this tool. It is also being used to record synchronous (live) trainings that are then posted in the iLearnOregon catalog. For more information, visit the OregonConnect Resource Center. For OregonConnect questions, please email meetme@ous.edu or call 541-737-8721.
GovSpace is the state of Oregon's social business platform. It can be an effective tool for learning purposes - building ongoing virtual learning communities. If you do not have a GovSpace account, please create one by clicking here. For GovSpace technical questions, please email egov.egovhelp@das.state.or.us.
eLearning Price Agreement
A statewide price agreement exists with Meridian KSI - a reseller of commercial off-the-shelf eLearning content. Any state agency or ORCPP member is able to purchase any of these courses at discounted rates. All course descriptions and pricing are available on GovSpace. If you do not have a GovSpace account, please create one by clicking here. For more information, please contact Brandy Meng at brandy.meng@state.or.us or 503-378-2209.
OPMCP is designed to develop leaders in the project management field. If you have any questions regarding certificate requirements, please contact Chris Edmonds at 503-378-6213 or chris.edmonds@state.or.us.
The Management Development Series (MDS) has been a long-standing, skill-based statewide program offering a variety of management courses to all state agencies, boards, commissions and local governments. Due to budge constraints, these programs were dissolved in the 09-11 biennium. With a renewed vision for statewide workforce development, these programs are returning. The Foundational training program is currently being piloted, with plans to go-live in the 3rd quarter, 2013. For more information, please contact Brandy Meng at brandy.meng@state.or.us or 503-378-2209.
Aspiring Leadership Program (ALP)
ALP is a leadership program available through a selection process to staff at any level. the intention of the program is to cultivate leadership skills that will help participants to more effectively deal with organizational changes and lead transformation in their organizations. For more information, please contact Stephanie Holmes at stephanie.l.holmes@state.or.us or 503-378-5332.
The mission is to support and enhance the professional and personal development of state of Oregon managers through an interactive and practical curriculum that expands an awareness of self, state government and local communities while promoting pride in public service. For more information, please contact Lucy Gardner at lucy.gardner@state.or.us or 503-378-3205.
Retention and Exiting
Retention and exiting strategies serve to retain valued employees through advancement and ongoing rewards, manage existing employees’ transitions gracefully, improve the work environment and facilitate knowledge transfer and tools. Initiatives that enhance employee engagement help retain valued employees.
Resources Currently Available to Agencies
In order for the state to have consistent information about employees who voluntarily leave state service or transfer to another state agency, the Governor’s Affirmative Action Office and DAS Chief Human Resource Office ask exiting employee’s to complete an on-line exit interview. The tool gathers exit information to show trends and possible areas of concern that can be addressed through changes in policy and practice.