Work-life programs have significant benefits to our Federal workforce and positively impact recruitment, retention and organizational performance. Strong evidence continues to emerge that demonstrate the use of Federal work-life programs are a strategic business practice that increases employee performance, engagement, and satisfaction.
The materials highlight information obtained from OPM’s 2018 Federal Work-Life Survey sharing insight, best practices, and benefits of different work-life programs and workplace flexibilities.
All materials are available for download.
For questions, contact worklife@opm.gov.
Work-life: Myth-Busters
This factsheet unlocks work-life myths and helps agencies understand how supporting the well-being of employees can positively impact the work environment.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -- Governmentwide Averages Compared to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
This infographic highlights the success of one agency’s program. According to data from the Federal Work-Life Survey, USAID has documented high EAP participation and positive satisfaction and outcomes above Governmentwide percentages of all agencies surveyed.
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Health and Wellness Have Benefits for All
This infographic highlights the positive outcomes reported by employees of all generations for health and wellness programs.
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Family & Dependent Care (FDC) -- Care around the Clock
This factsheet includes data from the Federal Work-Life Survey that show that dependent care responsibilities are around the clock. Employers should focus on supporting these workers to be successful in the workplace.
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Telework Insights Paper: A Current Review of Telework in the Federal Government to Support a 21st Century Workforce
This paper provides a broad overview of the current state of telework in the Federal Government and provides key issues, insights, and implications for practice.
This paper provides a broad overview of the current state of telework in the Federal Government and provides key issues, insights, and implications for practice.
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