The 2008 National President’s Challenge begins March 20 and runs through May 15, 2008.  The Challenge is to encourage Americans to increase their fitness; you have an opportunity to improve your health while having some fun.  There are almost 100 different activities, so participants are sure to find one that they enjoy. Federal employees, retirees, contractors, and family members are invited to participate.  Information on the President’s Challenge is available at http://www.presidentschallenge.org.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award, an initiative of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, honors America’s volunteers and encourages even more Americans to get involved.

The Annual Employee Survey (AES) provides employees an opportunity to voice their level of satisfaction with the Department’s efforts to manage and reward employees.  The results of the 2007 AES are now available and will be used to improve DOE’s human capital programs.

The Department of Energy is pleased to announce nominations for the 2008 Service to America Medals or SAMMIES.  Two DOE employees were among the 2007 Medal recipients.

Employee Labor/Management Relations

Online Learning Center (OLC²)

OPM 2007 Salary Tables

Pandemic Influenza Information