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Employee & Family Readiness Blog

  • Remote EAP Services

    Did you know that all the benefits provided by your Component Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can be accessed without leaving your home? Whether you are looking for counseling, financial advice, or legal guidance, your Component EAP is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • COVID-19 and Blood Donation

    As the presence of COVID-19 continues to affect people in the United States and around the world, many cities and states have adapted shelter-in-place restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. While these measures are designed to save lives, they are also having a real impact on many aspects of our society. One critical aspect that is affected is the country’s blood supply.

  • Talking with Your Children about COVID-19

    Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Children and teens react, in part, based on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with a situation calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children.

  • COVID-19 Update 8 - Staying Healthy During Times of Uncertainty

    Adapting to these new situations can push us out of our routines and comfort zones, and now more than ever, it is critical we stay healthy for ourselves, our loved ones, and the Nation we serve.

  • Safe and Healthy Teleworking

    Many of us are making the transition to full-time telework as we practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are some important factors you should keep in mind when setting up your home office.

  • Cybercriminals Continue to Take Advantage of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Cybercriminals continue to heavily exploit the COVID-19 pandemic for financial gain.

  • COVID-19 Update 7 - Taking Care of Yourself

    At DHS, we have many resources to help deal with stress, managing finances, childcare and eldercare concerns, mental fitness, and social well-being.

  • Finances During COVID-19

    Federal, state, and local governments are working to respond to the growing public health threat of coronavirus, or COVID-19.

  • COVID-19 Update 6 - Telework and Self-Observation)

    This week, we saw more confirmed COVID-19 cases within our DHS family. I know that these infections can lead to heightened concerns about work, at the same time you are processing rapidly changing information in your local communities.

  • COVID-19 Update 5 - Travel

    I know that this is the time of year many of you are thinking about spring break and summer vacation travel. However, the current COVID-19 situation may be causing you concern about where to go or whether to travel at all.

Last Updated: 04/11/2024
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