For Employees

Employee Development and Training Events

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Email shouldn’t feel like a constant game of catch-up. This session focuses on mastering Outlook Web 365 to transform your inbox from overwhelming to organized, helping you reduce clutter and turn messages into clear actions. Participants will learn to use Focused Inbox, message rules, categories, flags, Quick Steps, and advanced search to prioritize important messages. The session also covers Delay Send, task integration, and email etiquette to establish healthier boundaries.

Once the inbox is under control, the next step is managing your time more effectively. This session dives into Outlook Web 365’s calendaring and scheduling tools to reduce back-and-forth and streamline coordination across teams. Participants will learn how to reply to emails with meetings, propose new times, use Scheduling Polls, and reserve spaces with Room Finder. The session also introduces Bookings with Me to automate scheduling and protect your focus time. This session is ideal for anyone looking to work intentionally, minimize meeting friction, and regain control of their day.

Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

This interactive session introduces LDH employees to Microsoft OneNote, focusing on practical, step-by-step navigation and real-world applications. Participants will learn how to create and organize notebooks, sections, and pages; capture and manage meeting notes; and apply tags, templates, and search to track actions and retrieve information efficiently. The session also demonstrates how OneNote integrates with Microsoft Teams, including adding notebooks to channels and collaborating in real time. At the end of these sessions, participants will be able to build consistent workflows that support daily work, reduce duplication, and improve team collaboration.

Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

The LDH Safety Rules Required Training must be completed by March 31. All employees are expected to meet this annual compliance requirement. Please review your SuccessFactors training dashboard to ensure the course is finished and recorded before the deadline.

State Holidays

Louisiana State Holiday Calendar

Bureau of Media and Communications (BMAC) Toolkit

LDH Brand Guide

The LDH Brand Guide ensures consistent visual and verbal representation of the LDH brand across all communication channels, including logo, colors, fonts, imagery, and tone of voice.

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LDH Style Guide

The LDH Style Guide dictates how written content should be formatted, including aspects like spelling, grammar, punctuation, tone of voice, and design elements, ensuring consistency across different documents or platforms produced by LDH.

View Style Guide

LDH Acronyms

This comprehensive guide provides common LDH-related acronyms.

View Acronyms

LDH Presentation Templates

The LDH presentation templates ensure consistency in branding and create a professional look across all presentations made by different team members within the organization, enhancing LDH's image when communicating with stakeholders.

View Template Option 1 View Template Option 2

The Web Accessibility Compliance Policy and Procedure Memorandum (PPM 74) is based, in part, on the final rule issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which establishes technical standards for web and mobile app accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

At LDH, we are committed to ensuring that our digital content and technology are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. In alignment with Louisiana PPM 74, our websites and digital services follow recognized standards to provide equal access for everyone.

Contacts

For communications info, reach out to BMAC here.
For human resources info, reach out to Human Resources here.
For internal events info, reach out to Employee Development and Training at DSSAS-EDTHelpdesk@la.gov.

Surgeon General Evelyn Griffin, MD

Secretary Bruce D. Greenstein

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