The Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration (HR&A) provides direction and oversight to five major program areas headed by the Deputy Assistant Secretaries for Administration, Human Resources Management, Diversity Management and Inclusion (ODI), Resolution Management, and Labor-Management Relations. With the assistance of these officials, the Assistant Secretary is responsible for directing both policy and operational functions in these program areas. The Assistant Secretary serves as the Department's Designated Agency Safety and Health Official and is responsible for administering the Occupational Safety and Health and Workers' Compensation programs. The Assistant Secretary also serves as the Department's Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), advising and assisting the Secretary in carrying out VA's responsibilities for selecting, developing, training, and managing a high quality workforce in accordance with merit systems principles.