• A new course of action for the 2020 National Veterans’ Week Speakers Program
• September 25: Twitter Update from the Deputy Minister Jody Thomas
• The Your Say Survey: Organizational Effectiveness 2020 is now live for Regular Force members and Primary Reservists!
• The Canadian Rangers' response to COVID-19

• Pension and Insurance Benefits Statement
• Last call for nominations for the Youth-Student Award!
• September 25: Defence Team “Virtual Shout-Out” Bulletin Board
• Coming To A DND/CAF Computer Near You: Self-Service Password Reset

• Security Never Takes A Break – Vigilance!
• Working Remotely – O365
• Working Remotely – DWAN Equipment
• Working Remotely – Security of Information *NEW*

• 407 Squadron puts its multi-role capability to work over Canada’s North
• A Sailor’s Extraordinary Arctic Experience

Business Resumption

• REMINDER - The deadline to submit your mandatory flexible work agreement form is September 30!
• Defence Team, send us your questions about resuming work!
• For more information, check out these resources:
  • Resuming work
  • Working remotely
    • Defence O365 – Onboarding for PC without a Smartphone
    • Defence O365 – Apple iOS Onboarding Guide
    • Defence O365 – Android Onboarding Guide
    • Virtual Interactions Etiquette
• Supervisors' Communications Toolkit
• Return to the Workplace Orientation Template
  This Orientation Package was developed to equip teams with the necessary tools and information to guide staff returning to the workplace/office. Respective individuals and teams across Defence are encouraged to modify and tailor it to best support and address their needs regarding this transition.

• Recommended Public Health Measures and Personal Protective Equipment
• DM/CDS joint directive - DND/CAF COVID-19 public health measures and personal protection
• 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/login-lien/index-eng.jsp
  • Home Internet: https://dln-rad.forces.gc.ca/login-lien/index-eng.jsp (User identification and password required.)
    
    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.

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.

• Team up with the CAF/DND’s Mental Health Co-Champions to support women’s mental health
• COVID Alert App – Do your part and download it today!
• Back to School 2020: A guide to managing stress for parents

Weekly DTMN Virtual Coffee Chat

Join the weekly DTMN Virtual Coffee Chats happening every Thursday from 1330hrs-1500hrs EST. To join our Network please send an email to the DTMN Generic Inbox to ensure you don’t miss out!

Out topic this week will be on Mid-Year Performance Reviews.

Our experts will be:

• Laurie Gariano, Manager, performance management
• Raluca Muresan, Senior HR Advisor, PM (will provide the update)

• CSPS Virtual Café Series: Climate Change – Where Do We Go From Here?
  September 30, 2020 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)
• F.A.C.E. Mental Illness Head-on: Stories of Courage, Hope and Resilience
  October 5, 2020 | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)
• Understanding the Human Side of Cybersecurity
  October 8, 2020 | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (ET) and October 9, 2020 | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (ET)

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