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Defense Information Systems Agency. A Combat Support Agency. Work Life Programs. Aaron Glover Special Assistant to Director, Manpower Personnel and Security 9 July 2010. Agenda. BRAC and Recruitment Work Life Programs Wellness Worklife 4 You Program Alternate Work Schedule Telework
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Defense Information Systems Agency A Combat Support Agency Work Life Programs Aaron Glover Special Assistant to Director, Manpower Personnel and Security 9 July 2010
Agenda • BRAC and Recruitment • Work Life Programs • Wellness • Worklife 4 You Program • Alternate Work Schedule • Telework • Childcare Subsidy • Summary • Questions
BRAC and Recruitment • Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) • 2011 move to Ft Meade, Maryland • Roughly 65% of the NCR workforce lives in VA • 4,272 positions impacted • 82% of workforce technical or scientific • Recruitment and Retention planning • Create and foster an environment to attract, develop, motivate, and retain people • Must have skills necessary to perform current and changing mission requirements • Become more competitive in attracting and keeping employees with critical skills, especially in a tight labor market • Generation Y • Work life programs are one of the key elements
Work Life Programs • Compressed Work Schedule • 5-4-9 (DISA Model) • Wellness Program • Exercise program during the workday without charge to leave for a maximum of one (1) hour per day, three times per week • Customized health/fitness programs • Worklife4you • Comprehensive counseling, education and referral services • Childcare Subsidy • $400 per month to eligible workforce members (DoD Pilot) • Telework • DISA employees may telework up to 3 days per week
DISA Policy Overview • Employees may telework for up to 3 days per week with supervisor’s approval • Online Agreement • Both, regular & recurring basis and ad-hoc teleworking • Equipment required by employee • DISA furnished laptop with VPN loaded • High Speed Internet service • Access to phone while teleworking • Reimbursement for HSI cost • Policy to reimburse regular and recurring teleworkers up to 50% of high speed internet cost (not to exceed $25 for monthly bill and $50.00 for first time teleworker installation) • Award winning recognition for program • One on the key elements in recruitment and retention effort 5
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Summary • Nothing happens in a vacuum • Get your senior leader and senior staff members involved • Recruiting and Retention Plan must be linked to your strategic vision and focus • Includes training, education and development programs • Quality Work Life Programs good for more than morale • Telework also increases productivity • Wellness reduces cost 5
Summary Programs are for Everybody!