Defence Team News - August 31, 2021
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COVID-19: You are encouraged to visit the Defence Team COVID-19 Information Page for the latest information pertinent to both civilian and military Defence Team members. You can also find all of the latest information for all Canadians on the COVID-19 page on Canada.ca.
Features
CAF Members
- Lactation plan supports Canadian Armed Forces members nursing and/or pumping
- New self-development program offers education opportunities and funding
Civilian Employees
- Are you thinking about retirement? (accessible only on the National Defence network)
- CS employees: What you need to know about the upcoming classification conversion
- Defence Team managers: What you need to know about the upcoming classification conversion (PA, CS, FI and AU)
- Check out DND’s new Overtime toolkit for employees and managers
- Public Service Employees: Three pays in September – Impact on your Pay Deductions
National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign - 2021
COVID-19/Business Resumption Planning
Featured articles
- CDS/DM Directive on DND/CAF Reopening Strategy (summer 2021 posture)
- Directive for DND/CAF COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Detection Testing (RADT): What You Need to Know
Updated web resources
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.
- Wellness Together Canada – support is just a click or call away
- September Webinar: Coping with Stress and Anxiety as we Continue Adapting to Change