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

FY26 Open Enrollment – You must participate by May 15! Visit the FY26OE page today for instructions, walkthrough video, and troubleshooting and the link to Employee Space! Need more information? Visit the FY26 Plans Page for the Benefits Guide, ALEX, plan comparisons, and more!

State Employee Recognition Week

This week marks State Employee Recognition week, where we take time to appreciate and recognize the hard work done by all State of South Dakota employees. Click here to view this year's winners of the Governor's Awards of Excellence! You can view the official proclamation from Governor Larry Rhoden by clicking here.

Please Check Your Reward Status

Now is the time to log in to the LiveWellSD portal to verify your rewards. Doing so will help you when it comes to considering your options during FY26 Open Enrollment. Reviewing your rewards status will also give you an indication of what to expect in your HSA or HRA in FY26. Click here to log in.

Resources to Help You Learn and Grow

Administration Services

Click here for information on Central Services, Office of the State Engineer, Risk Management, Fleet & Travel, Obligation recovery center, Hearing Examiners, Procurement Management, and more!

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 April episode where we talk all about FY26 Open Enrollment!

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.