For Employees

Take your scheduling skills to the next level, integrate powerful add-ins to streamline workflow, and learn how to find the best meeting times with ease. This one-hour presentation begins at 1 p.m. Access here.

Curious about how AI can make your job easier? Join this fun, hands-on session to learn what AI is (and isn’t), how to write prompts that work, and discover easy-to-use tools that can help you save time, boost productivity, and stay ahead in a changing workplace. Access Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Both sessions are two hours and begin at 9 a.m.

Explore core and advanced emotional intelligence concepts, including self-awareness, regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. Learn tools to manage emotions and triggers, and gain practical strategies to improve communication, collaboration, and workplace relationships across LDH. Email DSSAS-EDTHelpdesk@la.gov for questions.

Watch for symptoms of heat-related issues —such as muscle cramps, dizziness, weakness, nausea, or excessive sweating — which may indicate heat exhaustion. If a person appears confused, has hot, dry skin, or faints, it could be heatstroke. Seek medical assistance right away.

Monitor the weather and heat warnings in your area. The heat index, which factors in both temperature and humidity, reflects the true feeling of the heat. Learn more here.

This interactive session builds essential skills in agility and flexibility for today’s rapidly changing workplace. Using the ADAPT Framework from the Center for Creative Leadership, participants will assess their adaptability, address personal roadblocks, and develop strategies to stay resilient and solution-focused. The training also introduces key insights from Fast Strategies, including strategic agility and strategic sensitivity, to help individuals anticipate change and respond with clarity in dynamic environments. Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

Enhance communication skills by identifying common pitfalls and poor habits. Learn the impact of nonverbal cues, improve active listening, and develop respectful, effective interactions. The session emphasizes psychological safety to support open, honest dialogue and stronger workplace relationships. Email DSSAS-EDTHelpdesk@la.gov for questions.

No matter your role at LDH, this practical course introduces essential Lean tools to help you work more efficiently and effectively. Through real LDH examples and hands-on activities, you’ll learn how to eliminate waste, streamline workflows, and improve communication. By the end, you’ll be ready to apply these tools in your daily work for less waste and added value. Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.

Learn to communicate with clarity, empathy, and confidence in various workplace scenarios. This session covers verbal and written etiquette, including the BIFF method — Brief, Informative, Friendly, and Firm — and explores key traits of professionalism, personal branding, and lifelong learning to build a strong, authentic professional reputation. Email DSSAS-EDTHelpdesk@la.gov for questions.

Appointments for 2025 onsite preventive checkups are now available to Office of Group Benefits (OGB) members! You’ll be eligible to receive a wellness credit of $120 on your 2026 health insurance premium by scheduling a health screening. Appointments are available from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can also have your primary care provider complete an OGP PCP form.

• August 20: Region 2, Bienville Building (Room 118)

These two-hour sessions explore effective and research-backed approaches to leading change in evolving environments. Attendees will learn how to create change approaches, foster psychological safety, build team resilience, and reinforce trust. Register for Part 1 here and Part 2 here.