Employee Assistance Program transitions to new service provider
The Forest Service continues to invest in the safety and well-being of all employees, using a hybrid approach to our Employee Assistance Program to ensure employees have access to comprehensive support and resources. Forest Service employee support specialists are available to walk you through available resources to meet your health and well-being needs.As part of the hybrid model, the Forest…
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Subsistence Reimbursement
Albuquerque Service Center Travel Help DeskInstructions for Requesting Subsistence Reimbursement for Forest Service EvacueesUSDA Forest Service employees who were evacuated are eligible for reimbursement of subsistence payments while in an evacuated status. The Forest Service Chief Financial Officer Budget & Finance has established processes and support for Forest Service employees to…
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Bringing attention to an issue affecting countless lives
Chief Well-Being Officer Dr. Kalim Wigfall, Work Environment and Performance Office
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month—a time to bring compassionate attention to an issue that touches countless lives. While this month offers a meaningful moment to raise awareness, it's vital to recognize that suicide prevention…
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Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. When you take care of your mental health, your physical and emotional health improves, you become more resilient, and life stressors become more manageable. Explore the online tools and resources below to help build and maintain resiliency. You can also connect with Employee Support…
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Employee training & support resources
Forest Service employees deliver critical services to Americans, and a thriving and ready workforce is key to managing and conserving our nation’s forests and grasslands. The Forest Service offers support and development resources to all employees. These resources can be found on the Workforce Support and Development hub (…
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September 2024 Chief's all-employee call | Budget, hiring update
Yesterday, employees joined Chief Moore for an all-employee call to discuss budget and hiring topics.Following an introduction from Chief of Staff Jaelith Hall-Rivera, the Chief discussed the Forest Service budget and hiring discussions and decisions. He began by acknowledging the tremendous effort put forth by Forest Service employees during this extreme fire year. He also acknowledged the role…