Work-Life Balance

The Department of Defense (DOD) family goes beyond the employees that work at DOD locations – it includes spouses, children, parents, and other loved ones that support or depend on our employees. DOD recognizes the importance of balancing the requirements of their DOD positions with the needs of its employees and their families. DOD offers:

BENEFITS OF DoD CULTURE

Family & Work-Life Balance

Balancing the demands of commute times, school schedules, elder care, and health and wellness needs (to name a few!) along with work can be challenging. The D0D offers flexibility to support employees in easing these stresses so that they can meet the needs of both home and work.

Available Telework Options

Many employees within the DoD are eligible to work from home based on the duties of their position. The number of days one can work from home depends on the mission of the organization and the team’s needs. The Department has found that telework options greatly support the needs of its workforce to balance priorities at work and home, reduces commute times, and decrease the office footprint. This flexibility has been widely used throughout the Department during the COVID-19 Pandemic to increase workplace safety and support the family needs of our employees during this unprecedented time.

Flexible Work Schedules

The DoD recognizes that the hundreds of thousands of employees in its workforce all have different needs for supporting themselves and their families at home. That is why the Department offers many work schedules, from working compressed schedule that allows for additional days off or a maxi-flex schedule to accommodate varying start and end times. Many types of schedules are available to choose from to accommodate the needs of the team and the supervisor.

Job Security & Stability

As a part of the Federal workforce, DoD Employees enjoy the job security and stability that the Federal Government has to offer.

Health & Wellness Programs

Each DoD location has varying health and wellness to support the workforce. These include on-site gym memberships, exercise classes, nutrition workshops, mental health programs, and more!

Employee Assistance Programs

The DoD provides confidential employee assistance services to all employees free of charge. Trained counselors provide services assisting with family matters, work conflicts, mental health, financial concerns, addiction, and other concerns.