Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

The key discussion points included updates from the Recruitment subcommittee regarding employee testimonials and access issues requiring IT coordination. The Culture subcommittee reported on a successfully completed skit and the upcoming implementation of RED Friday screen savers. The committee addressed EIAC member vacancies. New business involved discussing methods for distributing 'Stay Connected' materials, such as utilizing the DOR shared newsletter and screen savers, since the July meeting was canceled. The Human Resources report detailed recommendations for new members, monitoring the BEI Audit, finalizing the Vets Recruitment Plan, and presenting upcoming hot topics on Signs of Retaliation and Respectful Communication in the Workplace.

The meeting commenced with roll call and an engagement activity. Discussions covered a presentation by an enterprise consultant from BEI regarding FMLA compliance and support for EIC professionals. Subcommittee reports included updates on the voice initiative and recruitment tracking by the Recruitment subcommittee, planning for the New Employee Orientation and Stay Survey by the Retention subcommittee, and the development of a 'Noteworthy News' weekly update newsletter by the Retention subcommittee lead. New business included discussions on new member recruitment as terms expire, planning for the 2027/2029 E&I Plan development, and restructuring the Partners in Giving subcommittee to increase involvement. The HR report included an update on the SWISDIP internship program. Public comments included commendations for the group's work and feedback on the impact of SWISDIP.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call confirming a quorum was present. Key discussions involved subcommittee reports. The Recruitment subcommittee is focused on job shadowing and creating employee testimonials or videos, collaborating with the Retention and Mentorship subgroups. The Retention subcommittee has completed the 'Stay Survey' and is developing messaging, while also reviewing the DOR's 'Connected' newsletter and prioritizing New Employee Orientation (NEO) onboarding before addressing mentorship goals. The Culture subcommittee reported on efforts to increase awareness via newsletters, including submitting photos of staff wearing red on Fridays, updating the EIAC SharePoint concerning KPIs, and distributing diversity posters. Old business centered on addressing committee member vacancies. New business involved continued analysis and review of survey results to determine the optimal method for messaging all staff. The HR report covered SWISDIP intern onboarding, planned monitoring of EIAC Plans by BEI starting in July with an emphasis on action items, and an upcoming September presentation on workforce demographics to leadership.

The meeting began with a call to order and roll call confirming a quorum was present. Subcommittee reports were provided for Recruitment, Retention, and Culture. Key discussions included the approval of an email to supervisors regarding testimonials for the employment page, progress on onboarding materials being led by Dawn, and updates on screensaver ideas for the Culture subcommittee. Under new business, efforts to address EIAC Member vacancies were discussed, including adding recruitment efforts as a screensaver item and seeking ideas for recruitment and subcommittee assignments. The HR report covered ongoing support for recruitment, updates on a potential monitoring/auditing process, a mention of the Quarterly Dashboard Template, confirmation that DVA is meeting its hiring goal, and an announcement for a 'Respectful Communication' Hot Topic Webinar.

The meeting covered key subcommittee reports and old/new business items. The Recruitment subcommittee discussed modernizing the WDVA employment page through strategies such as video testimonials, featured job spotlights, and interactive career maps. The Retention subcommittee noted the distribution of the Stay survey and established a channel for cross-collaboration with the Department of Revenue's Diversity Advisory Council. The Culture subcommittee reported on completing diversity-enhanced posters and working on revitalizing internal recognition programs like "catch a Co-worker" and "wearing red on Fridays." Old business focused on developing agency screensavers to display staff information and operational updates, with a pilot forthcoming. New business involved seeking referrals for current and future committee vacancies. The Human Resources report detailed the Employee Experience data review, including demographics, transaction analysis, and metrics related to exit interviews, conflicts, and FMLA requests. The committee requested an update on the presentation in six months.