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Vermont State Government Affirmative Action Plan The State of Vermont's fiscal year 2005 Affirmative Action Plan.

State of Vermont Annual Workforce Report – Fiscal Year 2007 A comprehensive report of the State of Vermont’s workforce trends and practices.

State of Vermont Annual Workforce Report – Fiscal Year 2006

State of Vermont Annual Workforce Report – Fiscal Year 2005

State of Vermont Annual Workforce Report – Fiscal Year 2004

State of Vermont Annual Workforce Report - Fiscal Year 2003

2002 Workforce Report to the Governor and Vermont General Assembly (FY 2001)

2001 Workforce Report to the Governor and Vermont General Assembly

2000 Workforce Report to the Governor and Vermont General Assembly

1999 Workforce Report to the Governor and Vermont General Assembly

1998 Workforce Report to the Governor and Vermont General Assembly

Orientation Handbook for Appointed & Elected Officials This handbook is a reference to the protocols and resources that are unique to management in State government.

A Guide to the State Performance Management System This guide discusses the purpose, objectives and phases of the State's performance management system. It is newly updated (2005) and includes new material on Individual Development Plans.

Working for the State of Vermont: A Guide for New Employees This handbook is designed to help new employees quickly and successfully make the transition to Vermont State Government.

A Guide to Interviewing and Reference Checking. This guide takes the reader through the steps involved in developing and conducting a structured interview. Also covered are legal aspects of the interview process and reference checking.

Guide to Position Measurement This is a technical guide to the Willis position evaluation system.

Health Information Notice of Privacy Practices

Restructuring in Vermont State Government: Ideas, Issues, and Resources. This is an on-line version of the Department of Human Resources's 1996 publication on organizational restructuring.

Guide to Reduction in Force. A guide to the reduction in force (RIF) process.

Geographic RIF/Reassignment of Duty Station FAQ Frequently asked questions about the Geographic Reduction in Force (RIF) and Reassignment of Duty Station processes.

Reduction in Force FAQ. Frequently asked questions about the reduction in force (RIF) process.

Medical RIF Q&A. Questions and Answers about the medical reduction in force (RIF) process.

Medical RIF Guidelines

State of Vermont Advertising Style Guide

Extension of Benefits FY08