Military Puts an End to Geographic Bachelor Program

Military Puts an End to Geographic Bachelor ProgramMilitary Puts an End to Geographic Bachelor ProgramIn the past, if a married soldier decided not to relocate their family during an assignment, they could continue to draw a basic housing allowance (BAH). The married soldier would do this to pay for housing for their dependents while they lived in the barracks if sufficient space was available. This concept was known as being a geographic bachelor. The program refers to those military members who choose to live separately from their family during a permanent change of station (PCS) and not as a result of orders. Past Practices In the past, when a tafelgeschirr member lived away from their family as a geographical bachelor they were allowed to live in the new duty stations barracks. However, with the announcement, all five branches put an end to the program for stateside installations and those installations in Alaska and Hawaii. Married soldiers who are voluntarily separated from their families will no longer be authorized space in Army barracks. In some rare cases, if a base has excess barrack housing available they may be occupied by the married member for a monthly fee. The policy is a continued effort to provide quality housing- in the form of barracks lodging- for single soldiers. It is also hoped that the change will create a better tool in matching up the programming and requirements for unaccompanied personnel housing. Also, the policy does not apply to overseas drehorts. Still the Existence of Geographic Bachelors Soldiers entitled to basic allowance for housing (BAH) at the with dependent rate are usually paid that benefit based on the location of their assigned duty station. If a service member is assigned to a location with a lower BAH then they were previously receiving they will receive the lower allotment. Families may choose to live apart for many reasons. Perhaps the children are attending a school or there is an elderly family member w ho the non-service spouse must continue to care for. At times, there may be a situation where the members family cannot move with them due to the medical needs of the spouse of a dependent child. In these special circumstances, the member may apply for approval of geographic bachelor status but the approval of this request is based on availability and is rare. It is also important to understand that the voluntary separation of the family will not immediately receive the payment of a family separation allowance (FSA). These funds are paid only in cases where the military need forces the separation. Armys Holistic Barracks Strategy This change came at a time when the Army was making numerous changes in the way it houses single soldiers via the Holistic Barracks Strategy approved by the secretary of the Army. The housing change for geographic bachelors supported the strategy initiative ensuring housing entitlements for single soldiers could be met and all permanent unaccompanied pe rsonnel housing facility categories matched the identified permanent fete housing requirements. The Army authorized single staff sergeants to live off post and provided the Installation Management Agency with $250 million to repair the Armys most deficient barracks under the Barracks Improvement Program. Geographical bachelors in all rank categories transitioned to local community housing through attrition whether caused by permanent change of station orders, renovations being made through BIP, deployment, or for the convenience of the government as determined by the local command. The local on-post Housing Services Office or the Community Housing Relocation and Referral Services assisted soldiers in securing affordable and safe off-post properties whether they chose to rent or purchase homes. This information was current as of January 2019.

29% of workers say stress leads to productivity problems in the office

29% of workers say stress leads to productivity problems in the office29% of workers say stress leads to productivity problems in the officeNew data fromcollaborative work management platform Wrike shows that 29% of American workers surveyed reported that stress leads to productivity problems in the office. Taking a look at a more specific breakdown, eight percent agreed that stress causes me to shut down and be unproductive and 21% said that I can handle some stress, but my work quality suffers.How stress impacts employees performanceSurprisingly, Americans didnt have just bad things to sayStress causes me to shut down and be unproductive 8%I can handle some stress, but my work quality suffers 21%Stress affects me personally but doesnt affect my work or work habits 20%A little bit of stress can help me focus and get work done 33%My best work comes from high-stress situations 5%I dont let work stress me out 11%These things wreak havoc on employees stressHeres how people with differen t stress levels respondedReceiving email or text messages from a superior outside of work hours 18% of people with no to low stress and 32% of people with moderate to high stressNotifications of new emails or messages during work 10% with no to low stress, 19% with moderate to high stressBeing unable to locate information I know Ive seen in the past 27% with no to low stress, 42% with moderate to high stressReceiving assignments with unrealistic deadlines 44% with no to low stress, 69% with moderate to high stressToo much time spent in meetings and not enough time to do actual work 22% with no to low stress 37% with moderate to high stressHeres what happens to a stressed workforceAmong people working at companies making a whopping yearly revenue of more than $51 million, 38% say they have moderate stress, 28% say its high but sustainable and 24% say its low, but present. Six percent say its unsustainably high and four percent say their work stress is nonexistent. The report goes on to say that 11% of workers at these employers say that work stress negatively impacts their home life every day.This perpetual impact on home life is causing employees from successful companies to head for the hills. Of the 11% who say that work negatively impacts their home life every day, 77.5% report having looked for another job as a result of stress, and nearly half (45%) have actually quit their job, the report continues.But while 63% of women surveyed overall said that being able to work from home would make them feel less stressed, 52.2% of men agreed.Does this data remind you of yourself?If so, keep in mind that there are a variety of ways to deal with an onslaught of stress at work, whether its during the holidays or year-round.

Employers Report Prevalence of Fake References on Applications

Employers Report Prevalence of Fake References on Applications Employers Report Prevalence of Fake References on Applications You want to make sure you are including your biggest cheerleaders among your job references, said Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources at CareerBuilder. Before choosing someone, ask yourself Did this person understand my full scope of responsibilities? Can he or she vouch for my skills, accomplishments and work ethic? You also want to make sure that you ask your former colleagues if you can list them as a reference. If someone is unwilling, it helps you to avoid a potentially awkward or damaging interaction with an employer of interest.Other key highlights from the survey include 15 percent of workers reported listing references without first seeking their approval 80 percent of employers reported to contacting references during the initial evaluation and 16 percent of this majority contacts references before initiating a job interview 69 perc ent of employers have experienced instances where they have changed their mind about a candidate after speaking with a reference 47 percent of these said their opinion had been negatively affected by a reference and 23 percent reported developing a more favorable opinion. Nearly one-third of respondents reported no influence one way or the other.Master the art of closing deals and making placements. Take our Recruiter Certification Program today. Were SHRM certified. Learn at your own pace during this 12-week program. Access over 20 courses. Great for those who want to break into recruiting, or recruiters who want to further their career.