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October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
In honor of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Department of Defense (DoD) observes the theme, "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?" The DoD and other federal agencies have taken steps towards increasing employment of individuals with disabilities since the first commemoration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, more than two decades ago.
On July 26, 2010, President Obama signed Executive Order 13548 to strengthen the government's commitment to hiring employees with disabilities for a more diverse workforce. By leveraging new recruitment strategies and hosting Department-wide disability summits, the DoD and WHS demonstrate initiative in recognizing the important contributions of all individuals.
WHS Celebrates 35 Years
Formed as a Department of Defense Field Activity on October 1, 1977, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is a leader in providing administrative and operational support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Through 35 years of dedicated service, WHS has expanded from a core group of 327 personnel to a staff of approximately 3,000 civilian employees, military personnel, and contractors. Mr. David O. "Doc" Cooke served for over 20 years as the first and most well known of WHS Directors, earning the title of "Mayor of the Pentagon." Following Mr. Howard G. Becker, Mr. Ralph Newton, and Mr. Michael L Rhodes, Mr. William E. Brazis currently serves as the organization's fifth director.
Collaborative DA&M On-Boarding Process Improvement Effort Moves Forward
Director of Administration and Management (DA&M) 2012-2017 Strategic Plan implementation efforts are pressing forward! To date, the On-Boarding Pilot has gathered and analyzed information on the current process and started to define an improved future approach for on-boarding DA&M employees and customers. The Pilot team aims to improve and streamline this process through collaboration across the DA&M family.
For more information on the Plan and its implementation progress, please visit the DA&M Strategic Plan website.
Remember the Hatch Act!
During this election season, employees are reminded of critical guidance from the U.S. Office of Special Counsel regarding permitted and prohibited activities. For more details, read the article.
DoD Pays Tribute to Hispanic Heritage
WHS is committed to diversity. Together with the Department of Defense, WHS celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month this year from September 15 - October 15. Read More