New Master Agreement Library streamlines partnership agreement process
WASHINGTON, DC—Partnerships are increasingly essential to accomplishing the Forest Service’s vast mission. But developing new partnerships with outside organizations can take time. When program managers wish to work with partners on projects of mutual interest, they often write lengthy new partnership agreements. Program managers can now use the National Partnership Office’s Master Agreement…
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OneUSDA: Whistleblower protection update
Hello,The start of a new year presents an opportunity to remind USDA employees of their responsibility to promote a workplace free from retaliation/reprisal. Whistleblowers are important to a proper functioning government, and law prohibits retaliation/reprisal towards a person because of whistleblowing. As generally understood,…
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Stress First Aid
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Stress First Aid is a framework to improve recovery from stress reactions, both in oneself and in coworkers. Stress First Aid was originally designed to support military personnel, and subsequently tailored to support a wide range of occupations, including wildland firefighters, emergency services…
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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
What’s available to you in the USDA Forest Service for wellbeing and support?Employee 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…
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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…