Defence Team Fall Posture Poll

October 2, 2020 – Defence Stories

Thank you to the many Defence Team members (Civilian and Military) who participated in the Anonymous Back to School Poll for Parents/Guardians issued on August 21, prior to the start of the school year.

Over 5,000 people participated in the exercise and, at the time, most respondents had decided to send their children back to a physical classroom. Thanks to your feedback, we learned and have been able to react to the need for additional information about resources like the Flexible Work Program. We’ve also noted concerns about the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and the impact on your back to work plans and your family. 

As the COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly across the country, and now that most children have now returned to a school setting (virtual or physical) or are now in a daycare, it is important to check in once again on the needs of Defence Team members.

Kindly take five minutes to complete a short poll via Slido. Your feedback will help confirm where efforts are needed to provide you with accessible and convenient information.  

This poll will close on Thursday, October 8 at 11:59 p.m. (EST).

To participate:

• Go to www.slido.com or download the Slido mobile application.
• Enter the event code “68459” and click “Join an existing event.” Or click the arrow if you are using a mobile device.
• Once you have joined, go to the “Polls” section.
• Go through the list of questions and check off all the statements that pertain to your situation.

If you have any questions about the Slido poll, please contact the HR-Civ Communications Team.

A number of relevant resources have been included for your reference below: 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP)
• Employee Assistance Services (EAS)
• Health Canada – Employee Assistance Program
• LifeSpeak
• LifeWorks
• COVID-19 resources for parents and children
• Ergonomic/office equipment
  • April 23: Update from the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (OCHRO): The Defence Team’s approach to ergonomic or support equipment for telework
  • Remote Work Reimbursement Support Message
• Leave With Pay for Other Reasons (code 699)
  • Civilian Flexible Work Guidance
  • Resuming Work FAQs
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
  • Mental Health in the Canadian Armed Forces
  • Defence Team COVID-19 – Mental Health and Wellness
• Flexible Workplace Program (FWP) (deadline September 30)
  • Defence Team COVID-19 – Working remotely
• COVID website
• HR GO RH
• CAF app

Thank you for your participation. We appreciate your engagement.