HR Policies
Alternative Work Options
Forms and guidelines for providing employees with greater work schedule flexibility.
CEO and NIH - Agency Users
Links for accessing the CEO and NIH systems. Also included are job aids which provide step-by-step instructions on using both system
Continuity of Operations & Continuation of Government (COOP & COG)
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Awareness in the Workplace
In an effort to ensure Executive Branch employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking receive essential remedies, resources and referrals, the Commonwealth, through the Governor's Executive Order #491, has established a policy and program designed to assist victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and offer policy guidance, training and support to state agency managers and employees.
Employment Application
This is not a general application to apply for employment with the state. It is used when an agency personnel department has requested that a job seeker fill it out when applying for a specific job.
Hiring Process
The process of hiring a new state employee.
HR/CMS V9
The HR/CMS V9 is a state-wide collaborative effort, designed to transform the way the Commonwealth of Massachusetts does business, by integrating, modernizing and standardizing key business processes in human resources, time and attendance and payroll. The upgrade of PeopleSoft's Human Capital Management (HCM) software solution to version 9.0 will provide an eApplication PeopleSoft foundation and allow the Commonwealth increased functionality and, efficiency along with improved access to information.
HRD Publications
Leave Program
Types of paid leave for state employees.
Legal Holiday Calendar
A list of legal holidays and the dates on which they will be observed.
Manager Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct for Executive Branch managers, issued on June 30, 1997
Manager Handbook
New Employee Orientation Kit
Guidelines and checklists for new employee orientation.
Sexual Harassment
Policy for the prevention and elimination of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Time and Attendance Policy
Revised Policy and guideline for time and attendance records for state employees (May 4, 2006)
Workforce Planning
Process by which an organization assesses its current workforce and determines its future needs