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Building, Developing, and Supporting a High-Performing and Healthy Workforce

Progress is Personal. Reach Your Well-Being Goals!

The LiveWellSD Portal is home to dozens of opportunities to improve your health one day, one choice, one small change at a time.

You have an opportunity to earn the reward for FY26. You as the primary policyholder (and your covered spouse) will need to complete both the online Health Assessment and the Annual Wellness Exam with blood work to earn the reward. You have between April 2, 2024, and April 1, 2025, to complete these two qualifications.

Whether you have not yet registered or you have and want to view resources available to you during your well-being journey, click here to get started!

EAP Flooding Resources

People all across South Dakota have been dealing with dangerous and destructive flooding. Resources are available at no cost to benefit-eligible employees and their spouses, dependents, and household members through the Employee Assistance Program.

Resources to Help You Learn and Grow

Click here to visit the Manager's Toolkit. This one-stop hub for resources and materials will help you develop your teams, manage employees, and handle your Human Resources related tasks more efficiently. Find resources on hiring, leadership and organization, new employee orientation, benefits, classification, training, and much more!

Listen to The Bureau Buzz

The Bureau Buzz is the official podcast for state employees that uses candid conversations to introduce you to the people who provide in house services such as printing, mail, benefits, fleet & travel, surplus, and more. Click here to listen to our June episode where we talk about Governor Noem's Freedom Works Here Campaign and Talent Acquisition in BHRA!

New Employee Orientation

The New Employee Orientation series for executive branch employees is now offered through SDLearn. All new hires will be required to complete this orientation within their first few weeks of employment. Click here to learn more.