Journey toWARDS LEVEL III

The constitution of a core team for PRIME-HRM in DSWD Central Office (CO) were the initiatives of the HRMDS Director Jennifer M. Rizo to achieve the DSWD strategic objectives under the Learning and Growth Perspective. The said team will focus on ensuring that policies, processes, tools, mechanisms, and activities of all four (4) Human Resource core systems; Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (RSP); Learning and Development (L&D); Performance Management (PM); and Rewards and Recognition (R&R) are reviewed, developed, conducted and executed in the attainment of the requirements of PRIME-HRM Level III of CO. Composition of the team was approved through Special Order No. 1126, series of 2024, and amended by Special Order No. 3323, series of 2024.

The General Administration and Support Services Group (GASSG) Principals, Atty. Edward Justine R. Orden and Atty. Gina V. Wenceslao, graced the CY 2025 Human Resource Management and Development Service (HRMDS) Planning Session led by Director Jennifer M, Rizo with the resource person, Director Hans Alcantara of the Civil Service Commission Field Office COA/BIR/HOR and facilitators, Ms. Cecile Panadero and Ms. Teresa Tolosa, on 7-10 May 2024 at Angeles City, Pampanga.

Through the Planning Session, the HRMDS was able to strategize and plan for its efficient and effective implementation of HR programs and services translating the DSWD Strategic Plan 2024-2028 into specific actions and deliverables. This planning session also will express the commitment of the HRMDS personnel to the PRIME-HRM Level III journey.

Understanding the critical role that Learning & Development (L&D) focal persons play in promoting strategic growth, the Human Resource Management and Development Service (HRMDS), through the Learning and Development Division (LDD), took the initiative to organize an inventive Learning and Development Intervention (LDI) in Aklan from June 3–7, 2024.

The program touched on non-formal and non-training learning interventions, as well as the development of efficient communication plans and strategies that align with PRIME-HRM and the DSWD Strategic Plan 2024–2028. It was a thorough and practical experience. This endeavor was a success and established a new benchmark for quality and innovation in the area by bringing L&D practices in line with the larger objectives of the DSWD.

The Human Resource (HR) Conference will provide a venue to discuss, strategize, and share good practices in the various human resource processes of the Department. Additionally, the Department aims to achieve PRIME-HRM Maturity Level III or the Integrated Human Resource along the four (4) Core Systems by 2025 not only in the Central Office but for the whole Department. As such, this HR Conference aims to address gaps and challenges as well as share good practices in achieving this Department's goal.

Last 08 August 2024, Secretary Rex signed his pledge of commitment to Promote the engagement of the DSWD Top Management, a contributory factor in the success of attaining Maturity Level III towards excellent public service delivery. Their leadership, support, and strategic guidance shall enable the promotion of meritocracy and excellence in human resource management within the organization.

As part of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with the theme, "Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant Heroes", the Human Resource Management and Development Service (HRMDS) Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) Core Team put up the PRIME-HRM Commitment Board at the New Lobby of the Magiliw Building for the whole month of September 2024.

The PRIME-HRM Core Team recognized the importance of the HRMOs commitment and coordination in achieving and meeting the PRIME-HRM indicators for the maturity Level III.

In light of the Department's goals and strategic objectives to attain a higher PRIME-HRM Maturity Level, the HRMDS cordially invites all officials and personnel across all Offices, Bureaus, and Services to attend the PRIME-Time session every last Thursday of the month. The session offers an overview of PRIME-HRM, highlighting the roles of all stakeholders in the Department and HRMDS current initiatives in order to be “Certi-PRIMED”. 

• 28 November 2024 - PRIME-HRM Overview for Designated HR Focal Persons

• 27 February 2025 - Overview of PRIME-HRM

• 27 March 2025 - Everyone's Role in PRIME-HRM Success