; (B) steps the Secretary is taking to improve retention, particularly for mission-critical occupations; (C) the demographic characteristics of employees choosing to leave the Department; (D) any legislative barriers to improving employee retention; and (E) the number of employees who took the exit survey under subsection (a). . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 7 of such title, as amended by section 106, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 722 the following new item: 723. Exit surveys. . 108. Service requirements for hiring preference (a) In general Section 2108(1) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking for a period of more than 180 consecutive days each place it appears and inserting for a total of more than 180 days . (b) Applicability The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any certificate of eligibles furnished to a nominating or appointing authority under section 3317 of title 5, United States Code, after the date of enactment of this Act. 109. Exception on limitation on awards and bonuses for recruitment, relocation, and retention Section 705(a) of the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 ( Public Law 113–146 ; 38 U.S.C. 703 note) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting other than recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, after title 38, United States Code, . 110. Modification of qualifications for Chief Officer of the Readjustment Counseling Service of the Veterans Health Administration Section 7309(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking subparagraphs (B) and (C)