About

There are many things that contribute to the quality of our work/Life at NASA Headquarters. Beyond the valuable work that we do, there are programs, activities and other amenities that help us balance our work and personal lives, assist in developing our careers, and generally enhance our work experience. The Quality of Work/Life (QWL) initiative was launched to foster such amenities and to assure that all employees are aware of all the special things that Headquarters has to offer.

Compensation

• Workers Compensation
• Annual Leave/Vacation
• Family Leave
• Sick Leave
• Telecommuting
• Peer Award
• Agency Award Program
• Health Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Thrift Saving Plan
• Transportation Subsidy
• Computer Purchase Awards

Employee Development

• Employee Development/Training

Health Services

• DIETFIT Program
• Occupational Health
• Flexible Leave Program
• Fitness Center
• 2004-2005 Influenza Vaccine
• Leave Donor Program
• NASA Occupational Health
• HQ Work/Life Resource Center

Family Friendly Services

• Employee Assistance Program
• EAP -- The Employee Assistance Program deals with a wide range of
  problems that might be affecting your job performance or overall sense of
  well being including: alcohol or drug problems; marital or family problems;
  mental illness; interpersonal job-related problems; situation problems
  (death of relative or friend, end of relationship, etc.), or financial
  and/or legal problems.
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Leave Programs
• Telework
  

Headquarters Environment

• ATM's
• Credit Union
• Fitness Facilities
• Health Unit
• Library "The John Glenn
• NASA Gift Shop
• Satellite Post Office Station
• Snack Bars/Vending Machines
  

Community Involvement

• Blood Drives (Sponsored thru the Health Unit)
• Charitable Drives
  - Combined Federal Campaign
  - Toys for Tot
  - Suit for Success Clothing Drive
• Leave Donor Program
• Travel Services