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<title><![CDATA[Proposed Changes to Chapter 6]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1790 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001790.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Governor Proclaims Legal Holidays - 10/13/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1789 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001789.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[State Civil Service Commission Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2010 - 10/13/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1788 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001788.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Use of Leave to attend or speak at State Civil Service Commission Meetings - 10/12/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1787 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001787.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Announcement of Public Hearing Regarding Changes to Ch. 6 Rules - 10/08/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1786 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notification 2009-0016 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update to Chapter 5 - Rule 5.9 - Dual Career Ladders - 10/07/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transmittal 461 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/Transmittals/Transmittals.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to the Pay Plan - 10/01/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tip #42 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Converting Job Appointment to Probational Appointment - 09/18/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #37 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[December 2008 Update to Civil Service Rules Annotated]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/CSRules/December 2008 update to book.doc]]></link><description><![CDATA[December 2008 Update to Civil Service Rules Annotated has been posted]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Annotations to the Civil Service Rules, Second Edition]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/CSRules/Annotations to the Civil Service Rules, Second Edition.doc]]></link><description><![CDATA[Annotations to the Civil Service Rules, Second Edition has been posted]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The April edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Governing Magazine Ranks Louisiana #8 in Human Resources nationwide; Guidelines for Creating Individual Development Plans; The High-Performance Leader – 04/07/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1760 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/gencir09.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Governor Proclaims May 6, 2009 State Employee Recognition Day - 04/07/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2009-0007 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to Chapter 5 – Rule 5.9 Section of the HR Handbook - 04/01/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circulars 1758 & 1759 have been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/gencir09.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Announcement of April 7, 2009 Pay Hearing & Changes to Participation Limits for DCL Program Policies - 03/19/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The March edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telecommuting Tips from South Carolina; Georgia G-COMPS - Doing Competencies the Right Way - 03/11/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #36 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Upcoming Civil Service Data Integrity Training in Baton Rouge and Bossier City - 02/26/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:37:12 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #35 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Salary Reporting for 9 & 10 Month Employees in ISIS HR - 02/16/2009 ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:01:37 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #33 & #34 have been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[QT#33 - ZP12: Layoff Determination Report; QT#34 - Scheduling for Civil Service Data Integrity Training now available through ISIS HR Learning Solutions (LSO) - 02/10/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The February edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[LA Careers "Goes Live" February 16, 2009; Online Staffing and Recruiting Tools; 2008 Statewide Workforce Plan - 02/10/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1757 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001757.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[LA CAREERS Implementation Circular - 01/23/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:23:19 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1756 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001756.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[CORRECTION to Effective Date on General Circular 1755 - New Procedures for Contract Review and Approval at Civil Service - 01/21/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1755 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001755.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Procedures for Contract Review and Approval at Civil Service - 01/16/2009]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #32 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Action Reason for Layoff in ISIS HR - 01/16/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00:48 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1754 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001754.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Participation in the United States Army’s Partnership for Youth Success Program (PaYS) - 01/15/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:02:00 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2009-0001 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update to the online HR Handbook – Additions to "Layoff Issues" Section - 01/07/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:24:14 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The January edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Some Tips for Developing Competency Models; Changes in Federal Legislation on the Horizon - 01/07/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:35:11 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #31 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Wage Types for Reduction in Pay in ISIS HR - 01/07/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:21:11 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1753 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC09/001753.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Data Integrity Initiatives - 01/05/2009]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:16:20 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circulars 1750-1752 have been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/gencir08.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[1750 Governor Proclaimed Legal Holidays has been issued; 1751 WeSave Discount/Savings Program Distribution; 1752 Cycle 3 of Accountability Program Evaluations - 12/23/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:30:41 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The December edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Questions Job Applicants May Ask You; Recruiting and Hiring Metrics; Wasting Time at Work - 12/04/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:04:12 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The November edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[How Succession Planning Differs From Replacement Planning; Developing a Strategy for Succession Planning - 11/06/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:19:53 CST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0010 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to Chapter 6 of the HR Handbook - 10/28/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:18:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1749 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001749.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[State Civil Service Commission Meeting Dates for Calendar Year 2009 - 10/15/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:52:48 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1748 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001748.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[WeSave Discount Program for State Employees - 10/15/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:52:03 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The October edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Telecommuting Guidelines for Employers; Is Telecommuting Right for Me – What Employees Need to Know – 10/03/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 3 Oct 2008 14:53:44 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1747 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001747.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[LA Careers Training - 10/02/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Oct 2008 12:51:18 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0009 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update to the online HR Handbook – New Table of Contents and Main Page - 09/26/2008								]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:12:56 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1746 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001746.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Proposed Rule Changes: Replacement of Chapters 7 & 8, Adoption of Chapters 22, 23, 24 and associated changes - 09/25/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:32:13 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #29 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Additional Information on Recording Merit Increases Not Granted When the Employee was Eligible - 09/22/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:14:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1745 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001745.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[PPR Planning and Rating Deadlines - 09/22/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:13:14 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The September edition of Workforce Horizons]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Improving the Quality of Executive Decision Making; Leadership Lessons from Benjamin Franklin - 09/17/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:59:21 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1744 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001744.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Extension of job study deadlines and supplemental implementation instructions - 09/17/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:40:11 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1743 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001743.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Announcement of October 8, 2008 Pay Hearing - 09/08/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:02:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1742 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001742.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Office Closures, Special Leave and Overtime - 08/29/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:47:46 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1741 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001741.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Explanation of Interpretation of Optional Pay, Rule 6.16.2 and Instructions on Entering Optional Pay payments into ISIS - 08/06/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0008 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update to the on line HR Handbook – Work Schedules & Leave
Section added - 08/29/2008							]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:16:45 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The August edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Workforce Trends for the Future; Social Workers Among Top Ten In-Demand Jobs Nationwide; Telecommuting - Not Just an Employee Perk Anymore; By the Numbers - Workforce Statistics - 08/18/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1740 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Transmittal 449 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Transmittal 448 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/Transmittals/transmittals.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Corrections to "Remove & Insert Pages" on Transmittal Sheet 446 - 07/23/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1739 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Transmittal 447 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1738 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001738.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Evaluation of Westaff for Temporary Staffing Services - 07/21/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transmittal 446 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1737 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001737.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Nominate Deserving Employees for the 2008 Dunbar Awards - 07/11/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1736 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Transmittal 445 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[The July edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Motivating an Aging Workforce; Workforce Planning Tidbits - 07/02/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0007 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to Chapter 6 of the HR Handbook - 06/26/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:11:23 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #27 & #28 have been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/Isis_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to the Federal Minimum Wage Rate & Additions to the Appraisal Infotype (0025) in ISIS HR - 06/24/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:03:36 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1735 has been issued]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1734 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001734.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Reporting of Payments Made Per Rules 6.16.1, 6.16.2, 6.16(h) and 5.9 - 06/23/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1733 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001733.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Notice--Annual Compliance Report for Mandatory Supervisory Training - 06/20/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:39:11 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1732 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001732.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Class Available for HR Professionals through HR Curriculum - 06/18/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:45:37 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The June edition of Workforce Horizons]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Why New EEOC Guidelines on Selection Procedures are Important for Agencies; Older Workers Can Be the Answer to Your Staffing Needs - 06/11/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #26 has been issued]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:05:27 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A General Counsel has been issued]]></title>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:52:33 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0006 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update to the online HR Handbook – PPR Resources Section - 06/02/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:35:34 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1731 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001731.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Discount Program for State Employees - WeSave - 05/30/2008]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1730 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001730.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Online Introduction to Minimum Qualifications Course - 05/27/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 May 2008 13:37:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1729 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001729.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Legal Holiday – National Memorial Day - 05/09/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 9 May 2008 14:15:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The May edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Generational Differences – Are They Real and Do They Matter? - 05/08/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2008 14:20:10 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1728 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001728.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Proposed Amendments to Chapter 12 – Discipline, Corrective Actions; Separations; proposed adoption of Rule 1.09.03 – Conduct defined - 05/08/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 8 May 2008 13:47:09 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1727 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001727.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employment Law for Agency Counsel Class Dates - 04/21/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:42:46 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0005 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[ http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to Policy Standards for Temporary Appointments in the HR Handbook - 04/16/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:09:39 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1726 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001726.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Agency Workforce Profiles - 04/07/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Apr 2008 14:07:19 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The April edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Making Use of the Mature Workforce, Tips for Onboarding New Employees - 04/07/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:53:51 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0004 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update to the Staffing Consideration Section of the HR Handbook - 04/04/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:52:04 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #25 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/ISIS_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Data Integrity Initiative: ZP28 DSD/LOA Audit Report - 03/31/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:49:23 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0003 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update to "Guidelines for Entering Civil Service Information in ISIS HR"   - 03/20/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:48:47 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1725 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001725.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Additional information for April 2, 2008 Pay Hearing - 03/19/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:48:01 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1724 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001724.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Governor Proclaims May 7, 2008 as State Employee Recognition Day- 03/11/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:47:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1723 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001723.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Announcement of April 2, 2008 Pay Hearing- 03/07/2008 ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:46:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The March edition of Workforce Horizons has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/WorkforcePlanning/workforcehorizons.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Some Tips on Exit Interviews; "Who Wants to Fire the Boss?"; Composition of the Multi-generational Workforce - 03/05/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:37:48 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1722 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001722.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[National Defense Authorization Act expands FMLA protection for employees with family members serving in the Armed Forces - 02/25/2008 ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:36:57 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0002 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Criteria for Agency Policies for Use of Rule 12.6(a)2 - 02/21/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:36:08 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[HR Handbook Update Notice 2008-0001 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/HRHandbook/UpdateNotifications/notifications.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mandatory Training Policy Changes to become effective July 1, 2008 - 02/18/2008
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:34:40 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1721 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001721.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[Minimum Training Policy Revisions Effective July 1, 2008 - 02/21/2008 ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:33:16 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ISIS HR Quick Tips #24 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/ISIS_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recording Merit Increases Not Granted When the Employee was Eligible.- 01/31/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:29:48 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Transmittal 444 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/Transmittals/transmittals.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Changes to the Pay Plan - 01/29/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:25:20 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2008 Entry Guidelines and Data Integrity In-Depth Training Classes Scheduled - 01/24/2008]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/ISIS_HR_EG_DIID_Training.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[ISIS HR Entry Guidelines and Data Integrity In-Depth Training Classes for 2008 now Scheduled - 01/24/2008]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:20:41 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[General Circular 1720 has been issued]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/PROGASST/Gencirc/GENCIRC08/001720.htm]]></link><description><![CDATA[New Class Available for Supervisors & Developing a Motivated Workgroup - 01/11/2008 ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:17:28 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.civilservice.la.gov/ISISHR/ISIS_HR_quick_tips.asp]]></link><description><![CDATA[Tracking Position Expiration Dates Using ISIS HR - 01/11/2008  ]]></description>
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