DHS Employee Resources - What's New This Week (June 10, 2021)

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

A weekly digest of news, information, and resources from the DHS Employee and Family Readiness Blog.  CHCO's Blog Angela Bailey Chief Human Capital Officer What Public Service Means to Me June 8, 2021 I often reflect on why I choose to serve our Nation in the capacity that I do…and I've found over the years that the answer has evolved. At first, I must admit, when I was 17 years old, barely out of high school, and I took my first oath of office, I truly had no idea what it meant to serve – to solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, an allegiance to the same, and to carry out my duties, well and faithfully, so help me God. Honestly, I was just happy to have a job that would help me pay for college. Slowly though over time, I began to understand and appreciate the oath of office and my role in serving our Nation. I've been afforded many meaningful opportunities and yet the opportunities that have meant the most to me though have been while serving alongside some of the finest military and civilians our nation has to offer, and that includes each and every one of you. It is my honor to serve with you with an unwavering desire to do the right thing for our Nation, our agencies and each other. Often we serve in the face of some of the most daunting challenges--times when we aren't really sure if we can raise our head up off the pillow one more day because the issues are many and complex…and yet we always do.  Read more S1-on-1: A New Video Series with Secretary Mayorkas June 9, 2021 Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas recently sat down for a one-on-one conversation with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, the first female to hold the title since FEMA's inception. The leaders discuss not only important topics like emergency preparedness and COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but also delve into the personal: family, favorite self-care, and finally, a few new favorite hobbies. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month June 8, 2021 June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. PTSD Awareness Month raises public awareness of PTSD, its impact on those who suffer from it, and provides information about effective treatments that are available. It can be normal for people to have upsetting memories, stress reactions, or trouble sleeping after traumatic events. We often hear of PTSD as a disorder that can occur after someone is in combat, but it can also occur after a natural disaster, a car accident, a sexual assault, or some other event that an individual experiences traumatically, such as the death of a loved one.   Read more DHS Recognizes LGBTQ+ Pride Month with First-Time Commemorative Event June 8, 2021 On Friday, June 4, at 8:45am, Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas raised the LGBTQ+ Pride flag for the first time in DHS history. On the St. Elizabeths campus in the District of Columbia, the Secretary and DHS staff proudly gathered in front of the ceremonial entrance for this momentous occasion. Read more Flexible Spending Accounts Special Enrollment Period June 3, 2021 FSAFEDS recently announced important changes to health care flexible spending accounts (HCFSA), limited expense health care flexible spending accounts (LEX HCFSA), and dependent care flexible spending accounts (DCFSA) for federal employees. You may enroll, increase or decrease your current elections during a special enrollment period from June 1 to June 30, 2021. The special enrollment period allows employees the opportunity to enroll for 2021 and access available 2020 carryover funds. Read more Improving Posture June 10, 2021 Good posture is an important part of your long-term health. Good posture helps you to stand, walk, sit, and lie down in positions that place the least strain on your supporting muscles and ligaments during movement and weight-bearing activities. As we get older, common habits such as slouching, sitting for extended periods, and physical inactivity can cause muscle fatigue and tension that ultimately lead to poor posture.  Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov.

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