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Human Resources

Welcome to the HRE Policies and Information Page

The following list includes links to several pages sorted by customer type. Each page contains many frequently used human resources forms in one central location for the user's convenience. Several of these forms are also found in the Managers and Supervisors Manual and other locations on the DAS website, along with more in-depth information about them. Where that is the case, links to the respective Chapter in the Managers and Supervisors Manual or other resources have been included.

In addition, this page includes links to a wide variety of documents written by DAS staff.

Publications and Informational Documents

Just the Facts
Just the facts is an annual publication of the Department of Administrative Services to provide interested parties with a snapshot of the workforce of the State of Iowa (excluding Fair Authority, Community Based Corrections, and the Board of Regents.)

Just the Facts 2008
Just the Facts 2007
Just the Facts 2006
Just the Facts 2005
Just the Facts 2004
Just the Facts 2003
Just the Facts 2002

Departure Survey
This is the annual compilation of surveys completed by state employees who voluntarily terminated their employment with the State or moved to another state agency. Some of the data in the report is cumulative.
Departure Survey 2006
Severe Weather/Emergency Closing Information
The documents provided here are intended to assist state employees and their supervisors in the event of a severe weather emergency.
Severe Weather Policy
Severe Weather Frequently Asked Questions
Severe Weather Assistance Request
Tips for Handling Layoffs The layoff experience is foreign and uncomfortable for everyone. This document offers help for supervisors, managers, and employees
Collective Bargaining Contracts

Working with Persons with Disabilities: A Guide for State Supervisors and Managers
State Employee Handbook
The Administrative Rules This link is to the Iowa General Assembly's Administrative Rules Page. Human Resource Enterprise's primary rule chapter is 11.
Iowa Code This links to the Iowa General Assembly, Iowa Law page. From this page, you can view a codified version of the Constitution of the State of Iowa and various versions of the Code of Iowa. The Iowa Code chapters that govern the department include 8A, 19B, 20, 70A, 97B, and 509A. Select the Code year and then enter the desired chapter number (including the letter) into the chapter field.

The forms on this site can be used in one of two ways. They can be completed online and saved to your own computer, or they can be printed and completed by hand. The forms that are in PDF format can only be completed by printing the blank form and completing it by hand. None of the forms is set up to update an HRE database.

Site updated 12/17/2008