Hospital Liaison Program
The Hospital Liaison program, while fairly new, is an important program that assists with “taking care of our own” when an employee is injured or ill and requires hospitalization or treatment from a medical provider. Most Forest Service regions offer this program.Some of the primary purposes of the Hospital Liaison program are:To provide aid and comfort to fellow employees injured or suffering…
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Employee perspective: New Employee Assistance Program provides help when you need it
Nancy Soriano, National Federation of Federal Employees Forest Service Council.
Have you heard about the new, enhanced Employee Assistance Program available to all Forest Service employees and their families? Now might be a good time to learn about it. The new EAP program has numerous tools, resources and…
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Wellbeing and Support
Employee Support ResourcesEmployee wellbeing is a critical element in the work environment and a guiding factor in the Forest Service’s mission, purpose, and values. Employees have access to a wide array of tools and resources through employee assistance and development programs.If there is a crisis or mental health care emergency, call 911 or contact the National Crisis Hotline at 988. EAPs do…
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Picture A Scientist discussion: Recording still available to employees
COLORADO—On June 15, the Rocky Mountain Research Station and Northern Research Station hosted a live discussion of the film “Picture A Scientist.” The live discussion followed a three-day viewing window and was introduced by RMRS Director Monica Lear and NRS Director Cynthia West, followed by opening messages from Chief Vicki Christiansen and Deputy Chief of Research & Development Alex…
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Persons with Disabilities Hiring
Cibola National Forest Volunteer Coordinator & VIS Program Manager Antonio Garcia is seen at Capulin Picnic Area in Albuquerque, NM. (USDA Forest Service photo by Andy McMillan)
Supporting a welcoming and inclusive work environment allows us to attract, retain, and grow a workforce…
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Wildland fire town hall with Secretary Vilsack [VIDEO]
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Wildland Fire Town Hall Meeting with Secretary Vilsack was held on Monday, May 17, 2021. The meeting, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was a focused and intimate dialogue with staff from the wildland fire community across the agency. Employees representing fire operations, leadership, research and wildfire support operations were encouraged to join…