Work-Life Programs

• health & wellness

  The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is committed to helping Federal agencies integrate prevention strategies into their workplace. The leading causes of death and disability in the United States are not only preventable but also responsive to workplace interventions. Worksite health and wellness programs help employees modify their lifestyles and move toward an optimal state of wellness...View More

  • Guidance & Legislation
  • Program Administration
  • Health Topics
  • Tools & Resources
  • Program Evaluation
• employee assistance programs

  Each Federal Executive Branch agency has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). An EAP is a voluntary, confidential program that helps employees (including management) work through various life challenges that may adversely affect job performance, health, and personal well-being to optimize an organization's success...View More

  • Guidance & Legislation
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Emergency Response
  • Mental Health
  • Services for You
• family & dependent care

  The Federal Government supports employee engagement in the community and home in a variety of ways, in order to foster a workforce that best meets the needs of the American public. As the nation's largest employer, by supporting Federal employees in balancing the responsibilities of work, family, and community, we also help create healthy communities for all citizens...View More

  • Child Care Subsidy
  • Child Care & Parenting
  • Elder & Adult Dependent Care
  • Leave & Workplace Flexibilities
• telework

  Telework.gov is the official website of the Federal Government's telework program. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) have established this interagency website to provide easy access to information on everything from guidance to agencies on implementing telework to training for employees...View More

  • Telework.gov
  • Data Call
• nursing employees

  Supportive breastfeeding policies and practices in the workplace not only benefit the working mother but also provide a number of benefits to the baby and the employer. Listed below are some of the benefits for each of the three groups. For Agencies Supportive breastfeeding policies and practices in the workplace can positively impact an agency’s mission. Some benefits agencies may experience include the following:

  • Productivity
  • Organizational Loyalty
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Job Satisfaction

  
  Read the full Guide for Establishing a Federal Nursing Mother’s Program

About Work-Life

Work-life is the business practice of creating a flexible, supportive environment to engage employees & maximize organizational performance. Work-life programs are critical management tools for the Federal community as we strive to maintain an excellent, engaged workforce. Key work-life programs offered to Federal employees include worksite health and wellness, Employee Assistance Programs, workplace flexibilities, telework, and dependent care. When implemented according to today’s best practices, work-life programs can demonstrate significant benefits for agencies, employees, and our communities.

Our Vision

A world where people are their best at work, home, and in their communities

Our Mission

To empower Federal agencies to deliver state-of-the-art work-life programs

Our Role

OPM is responsible for fostering and guiding Governmentwide improvements of work-life programs by:

• Assisting senior leadership and work-life coordinators in strategically setting goals, creating action plans, and conducting evaluations;
• Consulting on policy development and successful implementation;
• Facilitating cost-saving opportunities for partnership, collaboration, and learning;
• Establishing Governmentwide policies, guidance, & research tools; and
• Collecting, analyzing, and sharing Governmentwide data.