Defence Team News - May 26, 2020
Defence Team News - May 26, 2020
Now on the Maple Leaf
Weekly DTMN Virtual Coffee Chat
You are invited to the third Defence Team Manager’s Network virtual coffee chat. This session will focus on ‘People Management in a Virtual Setting presented’ by Karen Ellis. Some of the topics will include building trust, mobilizing employment and communication.
Details: Thursday, May 28, 2020 / 1330hrs-1500hrs EST
Zoom virtual meeting:
For Dial-in information, please email the Defence Team Manager’s Network
COVID-19 general info
- DM/CDS joint directive - DND/CAF COVID-19 public health measures and personal protection
- The Defence Team guide for managing and working remotely
- Government of Canada - Sign up to get updates on COVID-19
- Mandatory course for all personnel
The COVID-19 Awareness Course is now available on the Defence Learning Network (DLN). To access the DLN please visit the appropriate site based on your connection:- DWAN/DVPNI: http://dln-rad.mil.ca/
- Home Internet: https://dln-rad.forces.gc.ca/login
Once you have logged on, perform a ‘catalogue search’ for “COVID” and you will see the result “COVID-19 Awareness / Sensibilisation à COVID-19 MITE 122255”. Choose it and click register. The course should take between 60-90 minutes to complete.
STATSCAN Survey: Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians – Trust in Others
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many questions have been raised about its impact on Canadian society. Statistics Canada (StatsCan) is hosting an ongoing series of crowdsourced data collection activities entitled the Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians.
The newest survey Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians – Trust in Others, is open to all Canadians from May 26 to June 8, and focuses on the level of trust that Canadians have in government, in businesses, and in their fellow citizens, and their views regarding the reopening of workplaces and public spaces.
All members of the Defence Team and their families are encouraged to complete the StatsCan online survey before June 8.
Messages for the Defence Team
Defence Team COVID-19 - Mental health
The outbreak of COVID-19 has resulted in a high degree of uncertainty and disruption to our lives, and it is not unusual to feel a heightened degree of anxiety and worry about the potential impact on yourself and your family.
As we continue to navigate through this uncertain time, Defence Team members can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being.
GCcampus
As the public service gets ready to welcome a new cohort of summer students, managers and supervisors must prepare them to work as part of a virtual team. New learning paths are now available to guide the successful integration of students into the virtual work environment.
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