Wellness month continues, and next week brings another opportunity to treat yourself! Join Dr. Diona Emmanuel for an informative lunch and learn 🥪💡 session on building everyday resilience on Tuesday, August 13th at noon Eastern! Check your calendar for details, or add the event using this link if it's not there.
A HUGE thanks to Kusuma Aralere, of Mindful GSA, for this week’s chair yoga session! Each month, the Mindful GSA team puts on a full slate of mindfulness events. Check out the Mindful GSA InSite page for more details, including how to sign up via Online University to participate!
Last week, we asked: How do you keep calm? Here’s how you responded:
Exercising, getting outdoors, and listening to music all tied for first; deep breathing and meditation were in second; and reading came in third. Volunteering, gardening, and playing with pets were some of the answers submitted by respondents.
This week, we want to know: Which Olympic sport fits your fitness style?
We’ll include your responses in the next Week in Review, so be sure to check back for results and more info on Wellness Month. Other upcoming events:
- Aug. 19th - OCFO meeting stand-down Monday
- Aug. 28th - Paws & Claws Meet and Greet
Find the most up-to-date info on the Wellness Month page of the OCFO Google site. And be sure to share feedback on your experience so far!
Your participation in OCFO Wellness Month activities is voluntary, but we hope you can attend. If you have questions or need an accommodation to participate fully, reach out to the Engagement Team at OCFOEngagementTeam@gsa.gov
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New! August Article Club - Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You
The OCFO Article Club will be meeting on Wednesday, August 21st at noon Eastern. This month's discussion will cover the summary of Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You, by Heidi Grant.
If the event isn't on your calendar, you can join by Google Meet on August 21st at noon Eastern.
Sign Up for the Final Lunch With an OCFO Leader of 2024
There's still time to join an OCFO leader for lunch this year. Sign up today for a chance to attend lunch with Evan Farley, director of the Office of Audit Management and Accountability, on Tuesday, September 10th at noon. Don't let this unique opportunity pass you by!
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Did You Know That You Can Send a Colleague an eCard?!
GSA's eCards gallery contains more than 30 cards that you can send to recognize a colleague for their hard work, mark a special occasion, or just because. Check out the collection and send a card to a coworker today!
ICYMI: Messages from GSA Leadership
You're all caught up! Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
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 Rodney MCMillin, Jeremy Farmer, and Thomas Locum (all BD2E)!
When FSD was unable to FTP our daily IPAC files to Pegasys, the FIOD team stepped in to ensure the files were FTP'd before month end. We thank each of them for their contributions.
Submitted by: Susan Hurley (BC2DC)
Shout out to Michael Griese (BGR)!
Kudos to Michael Griese for his work on building the Multifunctional Device automation. After just a few months of the automation being in operation, we quickly identified underutilized devices. We were able to repurpose devices in other locations to maximize life usage of devices.
Submitted by: Johnny Wallace (H2B)
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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.
Safeguarding Data Privacy in the Age of AI: What You Need to Know
In this week's Analytics Corner, we emphasize the critical importance of protecting Federal Nonpublic Information when using AI tools. Remember, Business Identifiable Information (BII), Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Financial Disclosure Information must never be input into AI systems. These measures are essential to ensure compliance with GSA's directives and to maintain the integrity and privacy of our data. Stay informed and vigilant!
For more details, read the full directive on the use of AI at GSA here.
View the Infographic: Click here to view
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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 on the Online University Events Calendar.
Don't Forget! The Career Planning and Training Tool is Here to Help
The CFO Council's (CFOC) Career Planning and Training Tool has recently undergone a revision to its functionality to make it easier to identify courses that align with the CFOC’s core competencies for the financial management job series (501, 510, 511 and 565). You can start using the tool by clicking on the job series and GS-level filters. Career guidance in the form of virtual cards will display in the center of the screen and below.
Each virtual card will include information about a competency, including a general description, relevant behaviors, and proficiency levels. The cards will also contain embedded links to vendor courses that will help you master aspects of each competency. The partner vendors offer a wide array of course types and learning modalities, including on-line, on-site, hybrid, micro-learning, cohort style, and many more. These courses are available for purchase via government purchase card (note - purchases on government purchase cards are limited to $10,000; most courses are significantly less than that).
Try it today and give your professional development a boost!
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