DHS Employee Resources – What’s New This Week (November 12, 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 Speak Your Truth November 12, 2021 There is a deep truth that lies within us--shaped by our past, influenced by our present, and driven by our dreams for the future. And, I'm sure like me, you sometimes find it really hard to speak that truth. We've been so conditioned to roll with it, suck it up, and don't make waves, that somewhere along the way, we've lost our ability to speak our truth. We remain quiet in relationships because we don't want to make others feel bad, or fear end up being alone, or perhaps even be seen as wrong about our truth. We remain quiet at work because we want to fit in, we want the next promotion or a good evaluation. We stand silent when we see an injustice because we don't want to get involved, interrupting our days and our lives by speaking up. At some point though, we have to believe enough in ourselves and value our truth, even if it is lonely and scary and uncomfortable, because real change only comes after we have the courage to speak, to write, to sing, to paint, or any other form of expression that helps us discover and express our deepest truths. C.S. Lewis said, "Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every virtue at the testing point." When you share your truth, you unlock something in yourself, and in the universe. When we shed our fears and courageously let our soul speak, we discover that we have a meaningful message that has longed to be expressed. And others, I'd venture to say, will begin to speak their truth as well. Watch Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas' Remarks on Veterans Day November 10, 2021 To all of you who have worn our Nation's uniform, I express for our entire Department our enduring debt of gratitude for everything you have done, and continue to do, on behalf of the American people. It is an honor and a privilege to serve alongside you and all who give of themselves for our Department and its noble mission. Read more Know Your Family Health History November 10, 2021 Most people have a family health history that includes at least one chronic disease, such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. Knowing and acting on your family health history is a great way to protect your own health. Read more Federal Benefits Open Season November 10, 2021 Federal benefits open season runs from November 8 through December 13, 2021. This is an important time to review your health, dental, vision and flexible spending account options to decide what plans meet you and your family's needs for the upcoming year. Read more Check Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries November 9, 2021 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 362,000 unintentional residential fires, leading to approximately 2,400 deaths and 10,400 injuries, occurred in the three-year period of 2016-2018 alone. The CPSC recommends marking the end of Daylight Saving Time by replacing the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Click to edit this placeholder text. Read more To learn more, visit the DHS Employee Resources website or contact worklife@hq.dhs.gov. Connect with DHS: You are subscribed to updates from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security *Manage Subscriptions  |  Privacy Policy  |  Help U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov This email was sent on behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security | DHS.gov This email was sent to  Webmaster220 Bible Study Blog   *the blog owner has deleted the hyperlink intentionally