[All_staff] Message from Hugh Montgomery: Voluntary Separation Program

[Pat Stroop]

Dear Colleagues:

While we are all excited about moving the Lab efforts forward into the 
commissioning phase of the 12 GeV upgrade along with the promise of a 
new era of science, we are once again facing the real potential for 
constrained federal support and tight budgets, making this transition 
even more challenging as we move into FY14. It is also incumbent upon us 
to operate the Lab as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Therefore, we will implement a Voluntary Separation Program (VSP). Our 
objective is to create the flexibility to develop the right balance of 
skills and staffing levels for the 12 GeV era of science.

The Lab’s management team has analyzed the situation, and we are seeking 
35 volunteers for the VSP. A separation package will be offered to 
volunteers that participate in the VSP.

The VSP and its processes are identical to the VSP implemented in 
FY12.To provide you with more information we have included a link to the 
VSP website <https://misportal.jlab.org/mis/apps/hr/vsp/> that details 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), benefits information, the severance 
calculator and a timeline of activities that should answer most if not 
all of your questions. Additionally, all information will be posted on 
Insight that will direct you to the site.

We realize there may be questions regarding the possibility of an 
involuntary separation program.No decisions will be made regarding an 
involuntary program until more is known about the FY14 budget.

As always, the Human Resources department is available to answer your 
questions and to assist you in any way possible.


Mont


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