Division of Personnel's New Ethics Program and Customer Service Training for GVI Employees Mentioned as Key Strategies During Budget Hearing

In FY2025, the Division of Personnel intends to continue administering initiatives to build a high-quality workforce, including wellness initiatives and administering health and life insurance schemes for GVI employees, retirees, and their dependents, according to testimony provided by the division's leadership during a budget hearing last week. Anticipated projects like the Certified Public Manager Program and a new “customer service workshop series” for GVI healthcare practitioners aim to enhance patient experience. Additionally, an ethics workshop for GVI employees is in the beta testing phase to ensure adherence to ethical guidelines promoting public trust in the government's integrity. The Division of Personnel will also continue recruitment efforts to attract, retain, and diversify the talent pool, said testifiers. Between October 1, 2023, and June 7, 2024, DOP referred 2,124 qualified candidates to respective hiring agencies. Hiring a public information officer has bolstered r...