New! It's Not Too Early to Start Thinking About End of Year Performance Conversations
The deadline to complete and acknowledge FY23 performance appraisals and FY24 performance plans in HR Links is November 14th, 2023 for non-SES employees. Taking the time to prepare before writing your self-assessment will help you effectively reflect on your performance during the appraisal period. One thing you can start doing today is gathering relevant documents and information for the appraisal cycle throughout the year. Things to consider tracking and reviewing include:
- What work was assigned
- When work was assigned
- What instructions were given concerning the following:
- Time requirements, if applicable
- Cost requirements, if applicable
- Quality requirements
- Process requirements (i.e. steps to follow or procedure to use)
- Recognition or compliments you received from customers or co-workers
- Examples of work products that reflect your best work
- Notes on challenges you faced in the workplace, such as systems problems, lack of training, or unforeseen circumstances
Need More Info?
Check out the new Planning Performance, End of Year Performance, Giving and Receiving Feedback, and Writing Strong Accomplishment Narratives job aids!
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ICYMI: Messages from GSA Leadership
August 16, 2023: Administrator Carnahan provides an update on the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and investments GSA has been able make because of it
Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
New! August Article Club: The Art of Connection
The OCFO Article Club will be meeting Wednesday, August 23rd at noon Eastern. This month's discussion will cover seven relationship-building skills every leader should know.
If the event isn't on your calendar, you can join by Google Meet on August 23rd at noon Eastern.
🍎 Weekly Wellness Wrap-up 🔎 Looking for a unique way to start your day? Jumpstart your morning with a breakfast smoothie! We are excited to share a cooking demonstration this week, presented by one of our own Engagement Team members, LaTanya Benson. Breakfast Smoothie Demo - 10 minutes (external link)
Have you completed the scavenger hunt yet? The deadline has been extended and submissions will be accepted through 8/30.
Next week, don’t miss our final Get-Together Thursday event. On 8/24 at 2:00p ET, join guest speaker Monica Suber-Duffy (Mindful GSA CoP), a yoga and mindfulness coach, who will be our guide through a mindful motion/meditation activity.
👟 It’s Fitness Friday! If you enjoy the energy of the fitness instructor from the previous workout videos, then you’re in for a treat–he will be leading both videos for you this week. Each week’s video is different and this workout is focused on the lower body.
Intermediate Seated Leg Workout For Strength (External link)
10 Minute Seated Stretches At Work- Low Impact | Chair Workouts (External link)
We hope you are enjoying Wellness Month! Don’t miss this week’s Mindful Monday, Wellness Wednesday, and Fitness Friday activities, posted on the Wellness Month page. Let us know how we are doing.
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Don't Let the Next Lunch With a Leader Pass You By!
Sign up today to join Evan Farley for lunch on Wednesday, September 13th at noon by signing up here.
Lunches are limited to 20 people, so sign up today!
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Did You Know...? There's an OCFO Google Site!
Check out the OCFO Google Site for helpful information for new employees, past town halls, back issues of the quarterly newsletter, and more!
Have feedback or spot something that needs to be corrected? Reach out to the OCFO front office at OCFO@gsa.gov.
Every week we will feature OCFO colleagues who have been recognized by their peers for their great work and character. This is a quick, easy, and fun way to acknowledge and thank one another.
To recognize one (or more) of your peers in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Shout Outs Google Form.
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Shout out to Teresa Potts-Hill (BG2ECD)!
Well I guess it's time to shout out to myself again. I want to give myself a shout out for taking on a new task and learning it rather rapidly with the help of Jane Binagi and Stephanie Steffensmeier. Thank you ladies for your continued support.
Submitted by: Teresa Potts-Hill (BG2ECD)
Shout out to Susan Hurley (BG2DC), Simmone Williams (BG2DD), Sherilyn Hoffher (BR2F), Pedro Navagonzalez (CR1R)!
Thank you to Susan, Simmone, Sherilyn, and Pedro for participating in the 2023 North Texas Job Fair that was a huge success. You all represented the GSA brand very well by interacting with over 100 candidates and providing excellent information to bring them to GSA. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Patricia Hernandez-Branch (BG2D)
Shout out to Kristin Williamson (BGF)!
Shout out to Kristin for always being available to help and talk through unique scenarios that arise in ASSIST! Thank you, Kristin!
Submitted by: Rollin Deas (BGF)
Shout out to Gail Turner-Pratt (BG2ECD)!
Thank you to Gail for her efforts in collaborating with FSD to ensure that refunds are posted accurately in Pegasys and for providing support to vendors who need additional assistance with the refund process. We greatly appreciate her follow-through and attention to detail, which improves our relationship with vendors!
Submitted by: Kristin Williamson and Derek Blanchard (BGF)
Welcome to the OCFO Analytics Corner! Each week, the Analytics Community of Practice (A-CoP) team will be sharing events, training, resources, and more. If you would like to learn more about the OCFO Analytics Community of Practice, you can sign up for updates here.
Explore Generative AI with AFERM!
Do you have Generative AI on your mind? This past week, AFERM's Risk Chat's podcast explored all things Generative AI, diving into both the risks and the benefits with expert Sophia Carlton from Accenture. Listen to it today!
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Visit the Mandatory Training page on GSA's InSite for mandatory training deadlines and watch the GSA News & Info section for training reminders.
Looking for enterprise-wide training? You'll find a selection of the upcoming offerings below or check out the Online University Events Calendar for a full slate of training opportunities.
Upcoming Enterprise-wide Training
Check out the Online University Events Calendar for more training opportunities.
*These courses fill up fast, so register today! If no more seats are available, join the waitlist or register for a later session.
New! Continuous Leadership Journey: Relationship Management and Networking
This month's CLJ provides resources for building and maintaining relationships. Check out the many great courses, videos, and additional resources aligned to this topic in the online CLJ channel: Networking & Building Relationships and take the Building Collaborative Relationships skills benchmark survey.
If you would like to develop relationship management skills and learn new techniques, join the upcoming facilitated discussion session on this topic on August 23rd at 2 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated! Upcoming Budget Line of Business Training & a Fall Virtual Forum Save the Date
(All times Eastern)
Advanced Excel 4A: Scenarios, Goal Seek, and Solver - Aug. 22 (10:00 a.m.)
Career Development Convo: You Are the Hero: Tell Your Story - Aug. 24 (1 p.m.)
Advanced Excel 4B: Macros - Sep. 7 (1:30 p.m.)
Career Development Convo: USAJobs/Resume Best Practices - Sep. 28 (noon)
Budget Line of Business Fall 2023 Virtual Forum is Around the Corner!
Planning for the fall 2023 virtual forum is underway! This year’s fall forum is scheduled for October 16th to the 19th. The event will be packed with insightful and skilled presenters on budget, technology, and career development.
If you are not already subscribed to the forum newsletter, you can subscribe here.
Interested in Speaking at a Budget Line of Business Forum?
Are you an expert in Excel, Power BI, or Tableau? Do you have a dashboard to showcase, presentation on AI, innovative processes for data visualization, or meaningful ways to tell stories with data? Are there lessons-learned that you can share with the budget community?
The Budget Line of Business is looking for volunteers for future forums. If you have technical or data analytics experience and knowledge to share, contact Aisha Suresh at aishwarya.suresh@ed.gov, by August 31st to explore the opportunity further.
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GSA IT Training Classes Help You Perfect Your Google Workspace Skills
GSA Virtual Meeting Options (August 22, September 26) - Learn about the tools available for hosting virtual meetings, their features, and how to select the right tool for your needs.
Work Together in Google Sheets (August 24) - Learn how to share sheets with others, collaborate with others in a sheet, protect cell ranges, use cell and version history to track changes, and more.
Get to Know Google Docs (August 31) - This class will cover how to create and save a document, work more quickly with templates, navigate menus and toolbars, and set margins and more with page setup.
Google Slides: Shapes, Pics & Vids (September 6) - Learn how to wow your audience with animations and transitions; insert text, shapes, images, and videos; crop and mask, add WordArt, and more.
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