IC Directors’ Meeting Highlights — Thursday, October 11, 2018

Announcements

Dr. Collins announced that the Chief Data Strategist recruitment is still ongoing; detailees will join in the Office of Data Science Strategy in the interim. He updated ICDs on the anti-harassment policy and relationship policy statement rollout, and asked for ICDs to amplify the message to staff. Dr. Chris Austin announced the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff and activities.

Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)

Julie Berko and Jonathan Lappin of the Office of Human Resources presented on the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS): NIH Results Summary. Metrics included Response Rate by IC, Employee Engagement Index Comparisons, and Global Satisfaction Index comparisons. 

ReImagine HHS

Dr. Alfred Johnson described NIH participation in several of the Reimagine HHS Strategic Shift Initiatives related to data, maximizing employee engagement, and grants and purchasing systems.