Federal Manager's Daily Report

Many agencies need to better communicate with employees and

unions about security measures, the Office of Personnel

Management has said.


Following a meeting with chief human capital officers, it

said a number of agencies should conduct shelter-in-place

and evacuation rehearsals, and noted that many do not yet

offer telework opportunities as a response to office closings

or travel problems.


The meeting included discussion of the planning and

implementation of an employee survey required under the

National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2004,

said OPM.


It said the survey is required under the act to develop a

universal set of questions that allow for cross-agency

referencing and that the survey would assess leadership

and management practices, as well as employee satisfaction

with the work environment and advancement opportunities.

Agencies may adapt the surveys to gain additional information.


The CHCO council plan for fiscal 2004 includes improving

the image of public service as a way to attract job

candidates, said OPM.