Defence Team News - November 10, 2020
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Features
Videos
Messages for the Defence Team
- Security awareness - Let's talk social!
- Important notice to employees: New Phoenix Retro Redesign Automates Late Transaction Processing
- Phoenix compensation agreement for PSAC members
- Civilian Employees: Pay as of November 11
- A new capability for your Government of Canada issued mobile devices!
- Virtual Information Session for Newly Appointed Managers of Civilian Employees to DND
- Managers: Vacancy Management Exercise
- Nominate a colleague for a Deputy Minister Commendation Wellness Award
- Webinar series brought to you by the Total Health Management Team
- Reminder: Change in Net Pay Beginning in January
- Public Service Pay Centre Video: How Does a Leave of Absence Impact Your Pension?
National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign
COVID-19 Fall Posture
- Update: “Other Leave with Pay” Code 699 *NEW*
- CDS/DM Directive for the Resumption of Sustained Activities in a COVID-19 Environment (Fall 2020 Posture)
- Your Ask Anything: COVID-19 questions answered: Remote Work & Reimbursement Support
Reference materials
- Recommended Public Health Measures and Personal Protective Equipment
- COVID Alert App – Do your part and download it today!
Web page resources
- Ask anything inbox - your questions answered!
- Resuming work
- Working remotely
- Supervisors' Communications Toolkit
- Look for the Virtual Interactions Etiquette and O365 Onboarding Guides here
- Return to the Workplace Orientation Template
Mandatory training for all personnel
- The COVID-19 Awareness Course – available on the Defence Learning Network (DLN)
- DWAN/DVPNI: http://dln-rad.mil.ca
- Home Internet: https://dln-rad.forces.gc.ca/login
Log in, search for "COVID", register for “COVID-19 Awareness / Sensibilisation à COVID-19 MITE 122255” (60- 90 minutes).
Mental health and Wellness
Defence Team members can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being.
- From Risk to Resilience: AN EQUITY APPROACH to COVID-19 [PDF - 1.9MB]
The Canadian Military Journal – Autumn 2020
- Swarming, Expendable, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as a Warfighting Capability
- Sacrificing Culture in the Name of Strategy: Why Militia Armouries Matter
- Australia's 2020 Defence Update: Lessons for Canada, and Snowbird Futures
- “Our Main Duty in Berlin Having Been Fulfilled”: The Canadian Berlin Battalion on Parade in the Fallen Capital, 21 July 1945
WiDS 2020-2021 Updates
- WiDS Scholarship and WiDS & CGAI Fellowship
WiDS is currently accepting applications for a $10,000 scholarship and a yearlong fellowship with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI).
News release
Weekly Defence Team Managers Network (DTMN) Virtual Coffee Chat
Join the weekly DTMN Virtual Coffee Chats happening every Thursday from 1330hrs-1500hrs EST. To join our Network please send an email to the DTMN Generic Inbox to ensure you don’t miss out!
Digital Learning
- ‘The Torch’ is a Self-Development Learning Hub designed to reinforce continuous learning among CAF members.
New information in the ‘Upcoming Events' and ‘Monthly Defence and Security Outlook' https://cfc-ca.libguides.com/c.php?g=709488&p=5055085 sections.
It is accessible on both the DWAN and internet. Save the link to your personal device for access anywhere / anytime.