Robins update on VERA/VSIP Published May 3, 2013 By Jenny Gordon Robins Air Force Base Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- As part of the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Program, 392 of Robins' civilian employees separated from service April 30. In February, civilian personnel received 880 applications for early retirement or separation, with the office issuing 593 offers of a cash incentive to retire, retire early, or resign. "I see this as having been a successful effort," said Stacy Wood, human resource specialist with civilian personnel. "The success of the VERA/VSIP effort will allow the air logistics complex to better position the organization for changes in workload." "It's called right-sizing, and it's one of many steps in the right direction as we shape our workforce to effectively and efficiently support the warfighter today and tomorrow," said Brig. Gen. Cedric George, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex commander. "This incentive was planned and implemented with teamwork, transparency and passion throughout the process. Outstanding and patriotic Americans benefitted from this incentive and we wish them God's speed as they transition to the next chapter of their servant leadership. "I couldn't be any more pleased with how this turned out," he added. VERA/VSIP provides employees the opportunity to leave federal service, with a separation incentive payment up to $25,000. At this time, there are no certain plans for a future round of VERA/VSIP, although the Directorate of Personnel is prepared to use all available workforce shaping tools to meet personnel challenges affecting the mission at Robins Air Force Base.
Robins update on VERA/VSIP Published May 3, 2013 By Jenny Gordon Robins Air Force Base Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- As part of the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Program, 392 of Robins' civilian employees separated from service April 30. In February, civilian personnel received 880 applications for early retirement or separation, with the office issuing 593 offers of a cash incentive to retire, retire early, or resign. "I see this as having been a successful effort," said Stacy Wood, human resource specialist with civilian personnel. "The success of the VERA/VSIP effort will allow the air logistics complex to better position the organization for changes in workload." "It's called right-sizing, and it's one of many steps in the right direction as we shape our workforce to effectively and efficiently support the warfighter today and tomorrow," said Brig. Gen. Cedric George, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex commander. "This incentive was planned and implemented with teamwork, transparency and passion throughout the process. Outstanding and patriotic Americans benefitted from this incentive and we wish them God's speed as they transition to the next chapter of their servant leadership. "I couldn't be any more pleased with how this turned out," he added. VERA/VSIP provides employees the opportunity to leave federal service, with a separation incentive payment up to $25,000. At this time, there are no certain plans for a future round of VERA/VSIP, although the Directorate of Personnel is prepared to use all available workforce shaping tools to meet personnel challenges affecting the mission at Robins Air Force Base.