How Pennsylvania Is Helping New Hires Get to Work Faster

Pennsylvania is saving $1 million a year and getting rid of the lag time when people start new jobs.

In 2010, the state of Pennsylvania centralized its human resources functions for executive branch departments, creating a one-stop shop for all employee transactions from the moment they’re hired to the moment they stop working for the state. Rather than maintaining an HR function in each department, this single office completes all employee services, including benefits, payroll and health care.

by Heather Kerrigan

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