Solution Delivery Virtual Town Hall
Solution Delivery invites all personnel, including contractors, to the August 2022 SD Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, August 18 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET.
Join SD leadership and special guest People Science Executive Director Nathan Tierney as they discuss the OIT Transformation and share important organizational updates. We’ll also celebrate big wins and accomplishments of the past quarter while closing out the event with an anonymous Q&A session.
Do you have questions that only leadership can answer? Submit your questions to our shared mailbox at OIT DSO SD Ask The Managers. We'll share the answers during the Q&A session of the live event.
The Town Hall will feature a spotlight on the accomplishments and future goals of the SD Business Office and an exciting announcement you won’t want to miss!
A full recording of the Town Hall and spotlight video will be available on the Solution Delivery Communication Center site following the event.
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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility
Over the last few months, you may have noticed a renewed focus on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (IDEA) with various training opportunities, messaging, and resource pages made available. To spotlight this effort within Solution Delivery, we're launching our IDEA page, a central portal with tools and resources geared towards fostering an environment where everyone feels respected and appreciated. We’re excited to share new initiatives and tools focused on empowering, supporting, and growing our workforce in the coming months. If you would like to share a story, resource, or tool that you love, send it to OIT DSO SD Communications.
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OIT’s Deputy Assistant Secretary to Lead Business Led IT Support
Mr. Todd Simpson has a new leadership role. Effective July 31, 2022, Mr. Simpson was appointed the OIT’s Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of Strategic Initiatives.
Mr. Simpson's new role will focus on the strategic priorities and ongoing challenges that OIT faces, particularly the widespread issue of “business-led IT” — those instances when groups across VA use applications, hardware, or other IT solutions without OIT’s explicit awareness, funding, or review.
Read the full announcement to learn more about Mr. Simpson's new role and the Business Led IT Support (BLITS) initiative.
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In case you missed it ...
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Update
The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) sent notification to VA employees of the recent change to the rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program under the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Read the full article here.
Participation in VA Employee Experience Survey Encouraged
The Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) sent a reminder to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Resources (HR) offices and workforce planners to encourage participation in the Entrance, Onboarding, Transfer, and Exit Surveys as part of our continuing efforts to provide helpful tools and resources in strategic human capital planning efforts as well as gain valuable feedback concerning current/former employees’ VA experience. Read the full article here.
Change in Process for VA Employees Signing Into Their eOPFs
OPM has notified the VA of a change to their eOPF program that will provide enhanced security protections. Currently employees can sign into their eOPF using an eOPF ID/password combination or their PIV card. Effective August 29, 2022, employees will have to use their PIV cards to sign into their eOPF. Read the full article here.
It's a GIF Thing
When you're feeling cute and turn your camera on for the Teams meeting!
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Survey Results
The results are in for the It's Time to Go Survey. Some hard choices had to be made, but ultimately the items you chose to remove from American culture were hockey, ice cream, and ear buds. What items were saved? Click here to find out!
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