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Hiring freeze Q&A
Gov. Inslee issues directive to state agencies to freeze hiring, personal service contracts and equipment purchases

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a directive to executive and small cabinet agencies today to freeze all hiring, personal service contracts and equipment purchases. The directive aims to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Washington's economy and financial outlook.

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Office of Financial Management, State Human Resources Division

State HR is responsible for enterprise HR policy and manages the statewide classification plan, compensation plan, diversity, HR analytics, labor relations, rules and appeals, and workforce planning and performance.

Phone: (360) 725-5100

Email: StateHR@ofm.wa.gov

Department of Enterprise Services

Enterprise Services provides payroll, small agency HR and finance services, the Employee Assistance Program, online and classroom training, and statewide talent acquisition services to state agencies.

Phone: (360) 407-2230

Email: hrandpayroll@des.wa.gov

Office of Financial Manangement, Information Services

OFM provides support for the Human Resource Management System (HRMS). HRMS is the enterprise HR and payroll system for Washington State government.

Phone: (360) 407-9100

Email: HereToHelp@ofm.wa.gov

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