HRSA HR Learning Sessions

Renee LennoxHealth Resources and Services Administration

Office of Human ResourcesDivision of HR Policy and Technology

Learning Objectives

• Define the benefits of offering HR Learning Sessions• Identify the elements of an HR Learning Session• Design a marketing plan for HR Learning Sessions

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Benefits to Offering HR Learning Sessions

• Enhances customer service • HR is being proactive by keeping employees informed• Employees understand topics better, less confusion, less stress• Employees know who to contact for assistance• Decreases the number of calls and emails to the HR Help Desk• Registration in LMS – HR Learning Sessions appear on employee

transcripts

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What is an HR Learning Session?

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What is an HR Learning Session cont…

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• One hour presentation focusing on HR related topics • Taught by HR staff who are experts on each topic • Offered in-house and virtually via Adobe Connect• Most sessions are held in the afternoon to accommodate regional

office staff• Evaluations provided at the end of each session - Feedback is very

important to enhance each session and/or to develop new sessions

HR Learning Sessions Division of HR Operations

Recruitment/Staffing/Classification and Customer Service

Applying for HRSA Vacancy Announcements

Federal Hiring for New Managers

Federal Resume Workshop

Job Applications and Qualifications

Writing Position Descriptions

Understanding Veteran’s Preference When Applying for a Federal Job

Understanding Leave and Earnings Statement (eOPF and myPay)

Understanding Within Grade Increases (WGI) and Quality Step Increases (QSI)

Position Management and Classification (Managers and Administrative Staff)

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HR Learning Sessions Division of Workforce Relations

What is the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), What Does it Do, How to Apply

What is the Voluntary Leave Transfer (VLTP) Program

Work Schedules and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

How to be a Successful Teleworker

Ethics and Outside Activities

Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest

Gifts and Charitable Giving

Performance Management Appraisal Program for Supervisors

Performance Management Appraisal Program for Employees

Federal Benefits Open Season - Know your Benefits

Preparing for Retirement

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HR Learning SessionsDivision of HR Policy and Technology

Writing Civilian Honor AwardsWriting Commissioned Corps Honor Awards

How to Successfully Host an Adobe Connect Session

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HR Learning SessionsDivision of Workforce Development

HRSA Bureau and Office OverviewUnderstanding the Learning Management System (LMS)

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HR Learning SessionsMost Popular Topics

HRSA Bureau and Office OverviewFederal Resume Workshop

Understanding Leave and Earnings StatementsUnderstanding Within Grade Increases and Quality Step IncreasesPerformance Management and Appraisal Program for Supervisors Performance Management and Appraisal Program for Employees

Know Your BenefitsPreparing for Retirement

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HR Learning SessionsTimely Delivery of Specific Sessions

What time of the year is it? January/February/March – Understanding Leave and Earnings Statements

Employees should be checking their LES for benefit changes made during Open SeasonEmployees making changes during tax season should verify any changes made to their

tax withholding September/October – Know your Benefits

Employees go into Open Season with a better understanding of their benefits November/December – Performance Management and Appraisal Program

Supervisors and Employees prepare for PMAP reviews and PMAP development for the upcoming year

November/December – Gifts and Charitable GivingEmployees have a better understanding of the restrictions surrounding gift giving during

the holiday season

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Marketing Tools Used to Promote HR Learning Sessions

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OHR SharePoint

Site

Special events

HR Learning Sessions Questions?

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Contact Information

• Renee Lennox• Health Resources and Services

Administration• Office of Human Resources• Division of HR Policy and

Technology• Rlennox@hrsa.gov• 301-443-3946

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