In-Person Resilience Training Coming in May
The Office of Congressional Workplace Rights’ (OCWR) education and outreach team will conduct an in-person resilience training program on Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10 a.m. The program will be held in the Mary Pickford Theater, which is located on the third floor of the Library of Congress’ James Madison Memorial Building.
The legislative branch workplace is a dynamic, exciting, and unique environment, but it can be stressful at times. This training module identifies what resilience is, explains why it is important in the workplace, and proposes strategies to enhance the resilience of legislative branch employees.
This training is open to current covered employees of the legislative branch of the federal government. Please register in advance for this program at ocwr.gov.
Contact the OCWR at OCWRtraining@ocwr.gov to receive more information on upcoming events, or to schedule training for your office.
OSH Fast Fact
Housekeeping: Maintaining a Safe, Clean Workplace
Keeping the workplace clean is an essential part of workplace safety. When the workplace is not maintained in a clean and orderly manner, hazards and unsafe conditions that have the potential to cause serious injury – not only to the employee but to others in the surrounding area – can develop. The workplace and nature of the work determine what is required to maintain safe working conditions.
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The Congressional Accountability Act – Webinar
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Resilience – In-Person
This training module explores the concept of workplace resilience, examines possible barriers to resilience, and proposes strategies to enhance the resilience of legislative branch employees.
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