DLA News Archive

Category: Human Resources

Federal employee job satisfaction increased slightly in 2016, and Defense Logistics Agency employees’ job satisfaction reflected that trend.

Dec. 29, 2016

Best Places to Work rankings show DLA employees with high job satisfaction

Federal employee job satisfaction increased slightly in 2016, and Defense Logistics Agency employees’ job satisfaction reflected that trend.

Members of the DLA Europe and Africa Customer Operations Team, DLA Troop Support accept the award for DLA Small Team Performance during the 49th Annual DLA Employee Recognition Award Ceremony.

Dec. 19, 2016

Annual agency accomplishments praised

Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch recognized several individual and team achievements in an annual ceremony, Dec. 15 in the McNamara Complex auditorium.

A number of DLA employees have shown incredible resiliency in the face of serious challenges in their lives.

Nov. 16, 2016

Commentary: Resiliency not just a buzzword for DLA employees

DLA's focus on celebrating and encouraging resiliency among the workforce has brought to light some truly inspiring examples of employees overcoming life-changing setbacks, often with the help of their friends, family and coworkers.

Since the official kick-off for the Combined Federal Campaign on Oct. 3, the Defense Logistics Agency has reached more than 30 percent of its fundraising goal of $315,000.

Nov. 1, 2016

CFC fundraising drive off to strong start for DLA Headquarters, DLA Energy

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA organizations in the Washington, D.C., area are outpacing the rest of the Defense Department in the annual Combined Federal Campaign.

DLA EEO director, Ferdinand LeCompte presents Katrina Labouliere with a certificate of appreciation.

Oct. 26, 2016

Advocate for deaf community bridges communication gap

The Equal Employment Offices of the McNamara Headquarters Complex tenant agencies hosted a final event to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness month Oct. 25. Katrina Labouliere, a sign language interpreter, spoke to employees about “Creating a Deaf-Friendly Environment.”

Frank Moses of DLA Human Resources is the DoD Outstanding DoD Employee with a Disability for 2016.

Oct. 25, 2016

Positive attitude, faith lead DLA employee with disabilities to DoD recognition

A DLA employee's courage when faced with a neurological disorder that had doctors giving him only 30 days left to live has been recognized with an award from the secretary of Defense.

The results of the survey show DLA employees are overall more satisfied with their agency than are their counterparts at many other agencies.

Oct. 24, 2016

New process incorporates digital telework requests with timekeeping system

For eligible employees, telework provides a means of meeting mission requirements at an alternate work site while eliminating stressors associated with commutes, parking and common workplace interruptions. Currently, approximately 16,000 Defense Logistics Agency employees are telework eligible.

161019-D-ZS915-018: DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch and acting EEO Deputy Director Janice Samuel present Micah McCreary a certificate of appreciation for his help in highlighting National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Oct. 21, 2016

Educator, therapist explains hidden disabilities

Many disabilities are not obvious to others but are just as life-changing, according to a psychologist, pastor and former professor in a presentation to DLA leaders and employees recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 20 people are physically victimized by an intimate partner in the United States every minute—more than 10 million women and men each year.

Oct. 13, 2016

Domestic Violence Awareness Month a call to prevent, assist

One in four women and one in seven men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Every October, National Domestic Awareness Month is observed to prevent domestic abuse and intimate-partner violence.

Sept. 28, 2016

DLA results on federal survey show favorable employee opinions of agency

Defense Logistics Agency employees view their organization more favorably than employees of many other Defense Department or federal government agencies, according to survey results released this month.