Conducting the Workforce Analysis
The analysis of employees in state civil service is due annually on June 1st. Forms, instructions, and training materials are available via the CalHR Office of Civil Rights WFA Dashboard. EEO Officers should submit the names and email addresses of staff that need access to the WFA Dashboard to Workforce.Analysis@calhr.ca.gov. Employees that encounter technology challenges with the WFA Dashboard should first contact their respective information technology office to troubleshoot and resolve the issue before contacting the Office of Civil Rights.
Departments download the blank WFA Forms from the dashboard and upload them again upon completion. The WFA Manual available on the dashboard provides instructions on how to complete the forms. Annually, a list of departments that are exempt from completing the WFA is published in the WFA dashboard. Departments that believe they meet the criteria to receive an exemption from any of the WFA components may contact the WFA Program at Workforce.Analysis@calhr.ca.gov. Departments must provide documentation supporting a request for an exemption.
Workforce analysis is conducted because it is a requirement of the law that all employees and applicants are afforded equal employment opportunity. A portion of the data in the workforce analysis reports is included in the Annual Census of Employees in State Civil Service report which is submitted annually to the Governor and Legislature.
Workforce analysis is a way for departments to track their EEO efforts and develop goals and action plans to improve their EEO programs. It also provides an opportunity for departments to share their EEO successes with CalHR. The Office of Civil Rights at CalHR is responsible for overseeing department EEO programs, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement, and scheduling compliance hearings.
