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Welcome to ODI

The mission of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA's) Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is to foster a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment that ensures equal opportunity through national policy development, workforce analysis, outreach, retention, and education to best serve our Nation's Veterans. Learn more...

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ODI NewsEEOC NewsOPM NewsMSPB News

The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) is a tool that measures employees' perceptions of whether, and to what extent, conditions characterizing successful organizations are present in their agencies. You can view VA's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Results.

02/09/2017:

Dollar General Sued By EEOC for Sexual Harassment

02/07/2017:

Northwest Territorial Mint Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit

02/03/2017:

HP Pelzer Sued By EEOC for Retaliation

02/03/2017:

Rooms to Go To Pay $55,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

02/03/2017:

EEOC Extends Public Input Period on Proposed Harassment Enforcement Guidance to March 21

02/03/2017:

EEOC Sues Pioneer Health Services for Disability Discrimination and Retaliation

02/01/2017:

Registration Open for EEOC’s EXCEL Training Conference

01/27/2017:

Hospman Settles EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit

01/26/2017:

Papa John’s Pizza To Pay $125,000 To Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

01/25/2017:

President Appoints Victoria A. Lipnic EEOC Acting Chair

01/31/2017:

Federal Civilian Hiring Freeze Guidance

01/11/2017:

Presidential Management Fellows Program Announces Class of 2017 Finalists

01/10/2017:

OPM Launches New Cyber Careers Website

01/05/2017:

OPM RELEASES AGENCY EXIT MEMO

01/03/2017:

Federal Holidays and HR Flexibilities for Employees in the Washington, DC, Area during the Week of Inauguration

12/12/2016:

FEDVIP (dental and vision) Open Season Extension

12/07/2016:

Federal Employees Open Season Twitter Chat December 7 at 12-1 p.m. (EST)

12/06/2016:

OPM, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law form Federal Employee Education Alliance

11/15/2016:

Open Season Offers Benefit Choices

11/10/2016:

OPM Releases 2015 Veterans Hiring Report

01/25/2017:

Mark A. Robbins Designated Vice Chairman of MSPB

01/25/2017:

FAQs on Lack of Board Quorum

01/18/2017:

MSPB Releases FY 2016 Annual Report

01/12/2017:

MSPB Issues a Brief Guide to the Merit Systems Principles

01/04/2017:

Chairman Grundmann Departing MSPB in January 2017 | Impact on Board Operations

12/05/2016:

MSPB Issues Adverse Actions: A Compilation of Articles

09/26/2016:

MSPB Issues Recommendations for Improving Adherence to MSPs

07/25/2016:

MSPB Announces The 2016 Merit Principles Survey (MPS)

07/12/2016:

MSPB Report Explains How Nepotism Can Be Prevented

02/29/2016:

MSPB Releases FY 2015 Annual Report

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