Work/Life at NIH
The National Institutes of Health strives to help employees balance the demands of work and life. In addition to the wide array of Federal family-friendly policies, NIH has many service offices that also work toward improving the overall quality of work and quality of life of NIH employees.
The links below provide information about the work/life assistance available at NIH. By appointment, you can meet confidentially with a work/life specialist to discuss the flexibilities and options available to you. Let us help you plan strategies and find resources that will bring your life back into balance.
Examples
Identifying Federal programs and policies that meet your needs for flexibility, including Alternative Work Schedules, Telecommuting, Part-Time Employment, Job Sharing, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Federal Employees Family Friendly Leave Act, Sick Leave for Adoption, Leave for Bone-Marrow or Organ Donation, and the Volunteer Leave Transfer Program.
Locating resources and services in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and nationwide for aging relatives, child care, and legal and financial matters.
Call the WLC at 301-435-1619 to schedule an appointment or send an e-mail to wlc@od.nih.gov.
