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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, Former NIH Director

Work and Family Month

Between work, family, and personal life, we juggle multiple responsibilities every day. Finding a healthy balance among them is essential to our own personal well-being. Well-Being is being defined by Gallup, into five essential categories: Social, Community, Career, Physical and Financial. By addressing each of the areas and having resources to assist you when you hit a bump in the road, will keep you well-rounded like a bicycle tire that will carry your well-being life bike far in life.

The Office of Resource Services (ORS), Office of Human Resources and Resilience Through Well-Being campaign has planned over 70 virtual activities and made available resources appropriate for “maintaining your well-being life bike."

There is something for EVERYONE, including federal employees, trainees, fellows 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 or iPhone/android.

Events and resources are divided in to themes that target a specific category of well-being: Physical, Career, Social, Community and Financial. Each weekly theme is located in the far left box under Theme.

Week 1 Theme: Resilience Through Well-Being

Week 2 Theme: Social/Caring for Others and Community

Week 3 Theme: Career

Week 4 Theme: Physical/Mental Well-Being and Financial

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

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

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.

Maintaining Your Well-Being Life Bike


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
Week 1 Resilience Through Well-Being Resilience Through Well-Being campaign is designed to empower staff to embrace their personal well-being through increased awareness, community engagement and access to NIH well-being resources. Click here to access resources.	Meditation 101 - How to Get Started. Click here to view the archived Resilience Through Well-Being campaign video. Resilience Through Well-Being campaign Posters and Infographics Click here to find more helpful materials to download, print and share	Resilience Through Change Workshop: Click here to view the archived Resilience Through Well-Being campaign webinar. Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) Wellness -- Trainees and Fellows have access to an array of wellness programs designed specifically for their unique population. Individual and group opportunities to promote well-being and resilience are just one click away. Click here to learn more about OITE and their programs.	Work-Life@NIH: A Workforce Guide to Well-Being - Archived Webinar for Everyone Click here to view NIH Videocast webinar. Let's Talk Resilience During Challenging Times with Dr. Joshua A. Gordon, Director of the National Institute of Mental Health. Click here to view the archived Resilience Through Well-Being campaign video. Want to see more Let's Talk videos, click here.	ARCHIVED Resilience Through Well-Being Workshop Click here to view the archived workshop. Moving Forward - Enhancing Our Resiliency Click here to view the archived webinar. Simple Mindful Techniques Click here to view the poster.	Building Your Well-Being Toolkit Workshop. Click here to view the archived Resilience Through Well-Being campaign webinar. Master_Stress pdf
Theme & Resources
Week 2 Well-Being Categories: Social/Family and Community 2022 Foil the Flu - Flu vaccines protects you, your family and your co-workers. Click on the image to access the 2022 Schedule and Registration. Fitness for You Click here for a list of FREE virtual "Fitness for You" classes during the month. 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. Click here to learn more. Check out these additional resources from the Resilience Through Well-Being campaign to assist you with your Social and Community Well-Being Click here to get started.	NIH Intranet: Where to go to find popular links, NIH Calendar of Events, announcements, and information about the NIH Click here to get connect. Work-Life@NIH Webinar: Connection and Community Click here to access archived webinar. NIH Back-up Care Program - Self Care, Child Care and Adult Care Click here to learn more about short-term care for yourself and your loved ones. Positive Parenting: Building Healthy Relationships with Your Kids - NIH News in Health Article Click here to view this article and others in the Senior Special issue. NIH ORS Resource and Referral Services: Child, Adult, Legal, Financial and Identity Theft	ARCHIVED Fun Family Tissue Challenge with Charissa Mobley - R&W Fitness and Well-Being Program Click here to view the archived event. Click here to view other Free "Fitness For You" classes during the month of October. NIH Childcare Centers and Wait List - Webpage Click here to learn more about the centers and how to enroll on the NIH Wait List. NIH Child and Family Programs: CHILD Resource Child and Family Programs - Lunch and Learn Webinars Click here to view archived webinars covering parenting issues from infancy to young adulthood, adult dependent care issues and work-life.	ARCHIVED NIH CFC Kick Off Event Click here to view the archived event and learn more about the campaign. ARCHIVED Lunch and Learn Webinar: Healthy Lunches for Growing Kids Click here to view the archived webinar. NIH Child and Family Programs: SCHOOL-AGE Resources NIH Parenting Coach: Help is just an email away. - Webpage Click here to learn more.	ARCHIVED Work-Life@NIH Webinar - What Does It Mean - "Getting Your Affairs In Order?" Click here to view the archived webinar. NIH Listservs - Webpage A thousand possibilities to connect with the NIH Community. Click here to begin your search today! NIH Blood Bank: Save a Life...Become a Blood Donor Today. Click here to learn more. NIH Division of Police - Website First point of contact for emergency situations. Click here to learn more. NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) - Clubs A fun way to connect with the NIH community. Click here to review the clubs.	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. Take 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. NIH Child and Family Programs: Adult-Elder Care Resources NIH Adult Care Support Listserv Click here to learn more. NIH Aging and Adult-Dependent Care Committee (AADCC) Click here to learn more.
Theme & Resources
Week 3 Well-Being Category: Career Resilience Through Well-Being campaign Leadership Toolkit - Well-Being Resources for Leaders and Teams. Click here to view the toolkit. Resilience Through Well-Being campaign - Advocating for Your Well-Being at the NIH. Click here to view the infographic. Click here to review additional resources from the Resilience Through Well-Being campaign on Career Well-Being.	ARCHIVED Work-Life@NIH Webinar - Paid Parental Leave at NIH Click here to view the archived webinar. NIH OHR Guide to Parental Leave Learn more click here Navigating Our Future Work Environment: NIH Workplace Flexibilities Webinar Click here to view the archived NIH Videocast. NIH Workplace Flexibilities - Webpage Click here to learn more about telework, remote work and alternative work scheduled. Employee Orientation Refresher Click here to view archived NIH videocast webinar.	NIH Student Loan Repayment Program Click here to learn more about the program. NIH Leadership Development Programs Learn more click here NIH Mentoring Program Learn more click here NIH Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Click here to learn more about Reasonable Accommodations, NIH Anti-Harassment Program, the Equal Employment Opportunity process and Upcoming Events and Training. Introduction to Compensation Archived Webinar Click here to review the archived webinar.	NIH Anti- Harassment Policy and Guidance Webpage. Click here to learn more about the NIH's commitment and how to report. CIVIL Program Click here to learn more about this program and check out the employee and supervisor toolkits. Contacts for Ethics Assistance Click here to get started. Find Your HR Contacts Click here to get started. OHR: Understanding Your Benefits Click here to get started.	Save Smart, Retire Well Webinar Archived Webinar click here Retirement 101 Webinar Click here to view the archived NIH Videocast. NIH Training Center's Retirement Seminars - It's never too early to start planning. Click here to learn more. NIH Training Center: View Full Course Catalog, Preview FY2023 Q1 SNEEK PEEK Classes to Support Your Role at NIH. Click here to learn more. Deputy Director for Management (DDM) Seminar Series Click here to learn more about the leadership and management series and access archived webinars.	How to Prioritize When Everything is a Priority Webinar Click here to view the archived webinar. Leading Transitions: Creating Conditions for Effective Conversations - SUPERVISORS Click here to view the archived webinar. Navigating Transitions: Creating Conditions for Effective Conversations - ALL STAFF Webinar Click here to view the archived NIH Videocast. Rebooting for Supervisors - Managing the Stress of Managing Others Archived Webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar. Managing Stress Panel - Sponsored by OD Resilience Through Well-Being Campaign Archived Webinar Click here to view NIH VideoCast webinar.
Theme & Resources
Week 4 Well-Being Categories: Physical/Mental Well-Being and Financial Click on the image to learn more. Did you know the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now the 3-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline? Click here to learn more. To learn about resources to help turn hours at work into active parts of a healthier life - Join the NIH Health and Wellness Council Facebook group.	Archived "Designing Your New Work Life" Webinar - 2022 DDM Special Topic Series Click here to view the archived webinar and learn more about upcoming events. NIH Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Click here to learn more. NIH Recreation and Welfare Association (R&W) Click here to learn more. Walking at NIH: How many steps can you get today? Click here to start counting. Want to learn more about Physical and Financial Well-Being? Click here to access resources from the Resilience Through Well-Being campaign.	Click here to view the following EAP vignettes: Responding to Symptoms of Anxiety Relaxation Exercises for the Whole Family Evaluating My Psychological Health Status Ergonomics from Office to Home and Beyond. Click here to view archived NIH videocast webinar. Ergonomics Website Click here to learn more. Click on the image to learn more.	Archived Work-Life@NIH Webinar - Keeping Relationships Healthy: What Does It Look Like? Click here to view the archived webinar learn more about this webinar and to register. NIH Child Care Subsidy Program Click here to learn if you are eligible to receive up to $5,000 a year for licensed child care and school age care, including summer camps. NIH Transhare Program Click here to learn more. Resilience Through Well-Being campaign Sleep Cohort - A toolkit to help staff monitor, analyze, and improve their sleep. Click here to view the toolkit.	Archived NIH CFC Halloween Charity Fair and Costume Contest Click here to join this fun event. NIH OHR Retirement: Learn About Your Retirement Resources Click here to learn more. Save Smart, Retire Well Webinar Click here to view archived webinar. Click here to learn more about the Wealth Advisor Program and other financial programs to assist you with your financial needs.	National First Responders Day Click here to access the NIH Gratitude for Our First Responders website. You can "meet" many of our first responders and learn about their work. Plan Your Plate: Shifting to a Healthy Eating Style Click here to view this article and others in the Healthy Eating Special issue. Nutrition to Support Healthy Immune Function Webinar Click here to view archived webinar. Nutrition for Healthy Aging Webinar Click here to view archived NIH Videocast webinar. Plant Forward Eating Workshop Click here to view archived Resilience Through Well-Being campaign workshop with guest experts from Eurest.

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