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In the state Recruit Management System (RMS) add a field that asks whether you are a smoker or non-smoker.  If indicated yes, for smoking, Ask if candidate would be willing to participate in a smoking cessation program if ultimately hired.  Exposing new employees that smoke to the free cessation programs provided by the Commonwealth would allow them to make a health decision that could benefit them and the Commonwealth.   On average 19% of americans smoke, if this average holds to the "incoming" workforce, then the Commonwealth could save millions of dolla

I suggest that the temperature levels in all of the government buildings I've used are set extremely cold. Tests have proven that colder work environments hamper or reduce productivity of any given worker. Therefore, temperatures should be raised on air conditioning levels by at least 3 degrees and the state government will not only save on energy but will reap in areas of a more productive workforce. As it is now many state employees have small heaters near their desks to stay warm which uses even more energy. Winter temperatures should be set accordingly.