AMSC's Mr. David Howey continues his discussion with Mr. Mark F. Averill, Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army and member of the Senior Executive Service, to discuss the OPM’s Future of Work concept and how it applies to the Army workforce. Talking points include benefits and lessons learned from increased telework and remote work; impacts on continuity of operations, worker productivity, and talent recruitment/retention; and actions leaders can take to better lead in a virtual environment.

This is the second episode in a two-part series with Mr. Averill. The previous episode discussed the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 guidance as it pertains to the Department of Defense and Army Civilian Professionals.

Learn more about the Future of Work concept: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/future-of-work/

Learn more about the Office of the Administrative Assistant: https://www.army.mil/oaa

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Music: "Army Strong" composed by Mark Isham, arranged by Hector Munoz.