“Accelerating the hiring process helps them maintain staffing levels, which in turn minimizes backlogs and the length of time other employees may need to take on extra work while a position is vacant. In July, OA formalized many of these efforts into updated policy and procedures for non-civil service hiring. Additionally, OA provided guidance to agencies to streamline interviews, which is often the longest step in the hiring process. The Commonwealth is working to make itself more attractive to job seekers in additional ways. Offering the William and Hannah Penn Fellowship for job seekers with advanced degrees.

Source: Forbes January 02, 2024 06:01 UTC