Join us in October for Work and Family Month at NIH

"As the nation’s biomedical research agency, we are committed to improving health for all Americans. Science has shown that our family relationships have an important effect on our physical well-being. I am proud of the substantial work-life resources available to the NIH workforce, and I encourage each of you to participate in Work and Family Month so you can take advantage of the resources that are most helpful to you."

- Dr. Francis Collins, NIH Director

Work and Family Month 2021

This webpage was designed specifically to help you learn more about the numerous NIH resources available to assist you with your current and future well-being, work-life, family and career needs.

There is something for EVERYONE, including federal employees, fellows, trainees, and contractors.

Resources are available in many formats: live webinars, free fitness classes, Foil the Flu clinics, websites, PDFs, and archived webinars and vignettes for viewing when you have time.

Be sure to check the webpage frequently and bookmark it as information will be added and updated throughout the month. Please share this webpage with colleagues, co-workers, and contractors. The website can be accessed by any computer.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn how
NIH cares for and supports its workforce!

Events and resources are divided in to themes that target a specific phase during your work and family life cycle. Each week/theme is located in the far left box under Theme & Resources.

Theme: Work-Life@NIH and Well-Being

Theme: New Employees and Daily Living

Theme: Mid-Career Employees and Those with Children of All Ages

Theme: Pre-Retirement Employees and Those with Adult Dependent and Elder Care Needs

Many of the services and programs provided can be used at any stage of your work and family life cycle.

You must obtain your supervisor's approval if you plan to attend events occurring during your work hours.

If there is a resource or event you think should be included, need any reasonable accommodations to participate in these events or have any questions, please contact Tonya Lee, NIH Work-Life Coordinator at worklife@nih.gov.

Taking Care of Your Personal Well-Being


NIH Workforce Resource Eligibility Matrix With 17 different employment categories (including Trainees, Contractors, Commissioned Corps, and Guest Researchers) across the NIH, knowing which resources you are eligible for can be confusing. Click here to learn which resources you are eligible for and start participating today.
Theme & Resources
Work-Life@NIH Well-Being	NIH Leave Flexibilities and Workplace Resources during COVID-19 Learn more click here NIH Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Learn more click here Health and Wellness Council (HWC) Learn more click here NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) Learn more click here	Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) WellnessTrainees and Fellows can learn more about individual and group opportunities to promote well-being and resilience. click here OD's Resilience Through Well-Being Campaign is designed to empower OD staff to embrace their personal well-being through increased awareness, community engagement and access to NIH well-being resources. Click here to visit the campaign intranet site.	Work-Life@NIH: A Workforce Guide to Well-Being Archived webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. NIH Back-up Care Program: Self care, child care and adult care Learn more click here	Ergonomics From Office to Home and Beyond - Sponsored by DOHS & HWC Archived webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. Ergonomics Website Learn more click here Supervisor's Toolkit for Assisting the Distressed Trainee Learn more click here Moving Forward Enhancing Our Resiliency Archived Webinar Link click here	NIH ORS Resource and Referral Services: Legal, Financial, Child, Adult and Identity Theft Master_Stress_PDF.pdf
Theme & Resources
New Employees Daily Living Fitness for You Click here for a list of FREE "Fitness for You" classes during the month for both on campus and off campus locations. Division of Amenities and Transportation Services provides a variety of worksite enrichment programs and transportation services, such as food services, parking, shuttle options, fitness opportunities and child/adult/elder care programs. Learn more click here	NIH Intranet: Where to go to find popular links, announcements, and information about the NIH. (NIH staff only) Learn more click here NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) Trainees, Fellows, Investigators, and Staff Learn more click here Walking at NIH: How Many Steps Can You Get Today? Learn more click here	Introduction to Compensation Archived Webinar Link click here NIH Transhare Program Learn more click here Nutrition to Support Healthy Immune Function Archived Webinar Link click here NIH Civil Program Click here to learn more	NIH Employee Orientation Refresher Archived Webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. NIH OHR: Find Your HR Contacts Learn more click here NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) - Clubs A fun way to connect with the NIH community. click here NIH OHR: Understanding Your Benefits Learn more click here	NIH Listservs A thousand possibilities to connect with the NIH Community. Begin your search today! click here NIH Blood Bank: Save a Life...Become a Blood Donor Today. Learn more click here NIH Emergency Communications Center (ECC) - First point of contact for emergency situations. Learn more click here	Follow @NIHEmplSrvcs on Twitter for information about services that can assist you with work and family responsibilities and programs to improve your personal well-being.
Theme & Resources
Mid-Career Employees Young Children to College Age NIH Child and Family Programs: CHILD Resources NIH Child and Family Programs: SCHOOL-AGE Resources	NIH Child Care Centers and the NIH Wait List Learn more click here Parent Listserv Join today! click here Ask the NIH Parent Coach: Help is just an email away. Learn more click here NIH Child Care Subsidy Program Learn more click here	NIH Leadership Development Programs Learn more click here NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Click here to learn more about Reasonable Accomodations, NIH Anti-Harassment Program, the Equal Employment Opportunity process and Upcoming Events and Training.	NIH Anti-Harassment Policy and Guidance Webpage. Click here to learn more about the NIH's commitment and how to report. NIH Training Center: View Full Course Catalog, Preview FY2022 Q1 Classes and Classes to Support Your Role at NIH. Learn more click here Deputy Director for Management (DDM) Seminar Series Click here to learn more about the leadership and management series and access archived webinars.	October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Click here to learn more. NIH OHR Guide to Parental Leave Learn more click here NIH Mentoring Program Learn more click here	Managing Stress Panel - Sponsored by OD Resilience Through Well-Being Campaign Archived Webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. NIH Military Spouses Network Click here to learn more about this NIH group. Positive Parenting: Building Healthy Relationships with Your Kids - NIH News in Health Article Click here to view this article and others in the Parenting Special Issue.
Theme & Resources
Pre-Retirement Employees Adult/Elder Care NIH Child and Family Programs: Adult-Elder Care Resources	NIH Adult Care Support Listserv Join today! Learn more click here NIH Aging and Adult-Dependent Care Committee (AADCC) Learn more click here NIH OHR After Retirement: What to Expect, When to Expect It and Who to Contact If You Have Questions Learn more click here	Nutrition for Healthy Aging - Sponsored by AADCC Archived Webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. Save Smart, Retire Well Webinar Archived Webinar click here	Rebooting for Supervisors - Managing the Stress of Managing Others Archived Webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. NIH Training Center's Retirement Seminars - It's never too early to start planning. Learn more click here	Retirement 101 - Sponsored by OHR Archived Webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. NIH OHR Retirement: Learn About Your Retirement Resources Learn more click here	Taking the Pedal Off the Metal: When Should Older Adults Stop Driving? - NIH News in Health Article Click here to view this article and others in the Senior Special Issue.

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RESOURCES

Check out these resources that can assist you with your career, family responsibilities and well-being.