COLUMBUS, Ohio –
The new year brought change to the Defense Supply Center Columbus. Thousands of associates filled offices, cafeterias and parking lots across the installation in the first week of January, mirroring pre-pandemic on-site population levels. The change follows the announcement last fall of a shift in DLA’s telework posture.
“Overall the return to DSCC has gone well and is starting to pay dividends already,” said Mike Jones, chief of Executive Programs for Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime. “I’ve personally wandered around the cafeteria and witnessed our associates enjoying their lunch break and getting re-acquainted with co-workers they may not have seen for a number of years.”
Many members of Jones’ team, which includes the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence program center, were already regularly on site ahead of the new year. Jones said his initial impressions of the increased presence has been very positive.
“I believe that continued onsite presence will further enhance each of our skills and our processes as we learn from each other and help each other every day,” he said. “Those discussions which we’re having in the cafeteria, the breakrooms, and in the hallways are all part of our culture – the stories we share lead to mentoring opportunities which all enhance our support to the warfighter as well as our personal growth as federal employees.”
Several organizations planned festivities to mark the occasion. DLA Land and Maritime’s Business Process Support directorate hosted a luncheon for staff Jan. 11.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated from its original version to reflect current information.