• What’s new for the Defence Team – Fall Posture Directive
• Canadian Armed Forces launches survey on harassment and discrimination
• October 23: Twitter Update from the Deputy Minister Jody Thomas

• Deadline for Student / Casual / Term Extensions – 06 November 2020
• Managers: Information on Short-term Actings and Extensions
• Defence O365 — We’ve enabled video and voice chat on the DWAN!
• Women’s History Month Armchair discussion- You’re Invited!
• Halloween safety tips for the Defence Team
• ICCM is here to support you on International Conflict Resolution Day - and everyday
• Changes have been made to the DAOD Collection
• Civilian Employees: Knowing your position
• National Peer-to-Peer Mobile Application (OnCall App) (Accessible only on the National Defence network)
• Keep Your Relationship in Tip Top Shape
• Foster a safe and inclusive workplace using the Positive Space Program

• Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM)
• Cyber Security Awareness Month – Join the Cyber Security Awareness Team on MS Teams!
• ADM(IM) Intranet CSAM page (Accessible only on the National Defence network)
• CSAM Cyber Security Quiz (Accessible only on the National Defence network)

• Tips and resources for maintaining work-life balance in a pandemic
• Sign-up for a Virtual 1 Hour DND EAP/HC EAS Awareness Presentation! (Accessible only on the National Defence network.)
• Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month 2020 - A message from the Defence Team Mental Health Co-champions
• What’s happening at Defence for Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month
• National Defence Presents the Virtual Health and Wellness Fair 2020 – October 1 to October 31, 2020
• Submit your nominations for the Canada's Healthy Workplace Month Shout-Out Bulletin Board!

• Donate Now! ePledge - National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign 2020
• Events - National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign 2020
• Colours of Charity Drive!
• 6 weeks of Trivia fun!
• Support the NDWCC while you shop! FlipGive

• CDS/DM Directive for the Resumption of Sustained Activities in a COVID-19 Environment (Fall 2020 Posture)
• Your Ask Anything: COVID-19 questions answered: Remote Work & Reimbursement Support

Reference materials

• Recommended Public Health Measures and Personal Protective Equipment
• COVID Alert App – Do your part and download it today!

Web page resources

• Ask anything inbox - your questions answered! 
  • Resuming work
  • Working remotely
  • Supervisors' Communications Toolkit
  • Look for the Virtual Interactions Etiquette and O365 Onboarding Guides here  
  • Return to the Workplace Orientation Template

Mandatory training for all personnel

• The COVID-19 Awareness Course – available on the Defence Learning Network (DLN)
  • DWAN/DVPNI: http://dln-rad.mil.ca
  • Home Internet: https://dln-rad.forces.gc.ca/login   

    Log in, search for "COVID", register for “COVID-19 Awareness / Sensibilisation à COVID-19 MITE 122255” (60- 90 minutes).

Mental health and Wellness

Defence Team members can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being. 

• Listening to the Chief of the Defence Staff: The ‘Blurred’ Boundaries of Military and Defence Advice
• Barriers to Women in the Canadian Armed Forces
• The Big Four and Cyber Espionage: How China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Spy Online
• Swarming, Expendable, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles as a Warfighting Capability
• Sustaining Strong, Secure and Engaged Funding: What the COVID-19 Pandemic Means for Defence Funding
• Sacrificing Culture in the Name of Strategy: Why Militia Armouries Matter
• Australia’s 2020 Defence Update: Lessons for Canada, and Snowbird Futures
• “Our Main Duty in Berlin Having Been Fulfilled”: The Canadian Berlin Battalion on Parade in the Fallen Capital, 21 July 1945

• Professional Development Workshop
  WiDS will host a professional development workshop entitled ‘There Are NO Bad Decisions’. Date: November 10, 2020
• WiDS Scholarship and WiDS & CGAI Fellowship
  WiDS is currently accepting applications for a $10,000 scholarship and a yearlong fellowship with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI).

• Department of National Defence continues investment in the Health Care for Canadian Armed Forces Members

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 is on Occupational Health and Safety.

Our experts will be:

• Jason Park, Director, General Safety (D Safe G)

• ‘The Torch’

‘The Torch’ is a Self-Development Learning Hub designed to reinforce continuous learning among CAF members.

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