DHS Employee Resources - What's New This Week (February 4, 2021)

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer Light the Fire Within You February 3, 2021 Ferdinand Foch once said, "the most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire." Some of the greatest reminders of this are the inspiring, courageous, and "soul on fire" moments that have taken place throughout history by ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to elevate not only themselves but the human race. Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, George Washington Carver, John Lewis, and President Barack Obama all found ways to light a fire deep within themselves; to stand up for injustice, often at great personal cost; to push forward in areas that were previously off-limits; to go where no one else had dared before. And, while there were numerous external factors that stood in their way, that made their life and those of their family and friends at times almost unbearable, they still knew that the most powerful weapon they had was the fire deep within their soul.  Read more Watch Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas Give His First Official Video Address to DHS Employees February 3, 2021 Watch as Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas shares his excitement about reconnecting with the DHS workforce. He passionately vows his commitment to DHS, ensuring that he will support employees with all he has, equip them with the tools necessary to perform their jobs, and provide the opportunities that they deserve. Family Relationships February 4, 2021 At every stage of life, relationships with our spouses, children, and extended families are complex and evolving. They may offer joy one day and challenges another. Learning to manage stress and better understand our emotions and behaviors can help improve communication and strengthen relationships with the important people in our lives. Read more American Heart Month February 2, 2021 February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States and is a major cause of disability. About 655,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year – that's one in every four deaths. Furthermore, every year, about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack. Read more To learn more, visit the Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

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