Human Resources

Work-Life Balance

Ways to Restore Harmony and Reduce Stress

The George Washington University offers many programs and services to help employees balance their personal and work lives.  

Work-Life Balance Services

Work-Life Balance Benefits Overview
As a GW employee, you have a number of work-life benefits available free to you and your family members. Take a quick tour of your work-life benefits to make sure you aren't missing out.

GW's Faculty/Employee Assistance Program
Whether the challenges are big or small, let your Faculty/Employee Assistance Program help you and your family find a solution.

child care

Childcare Options for Working Parents
GW faculty and staff have a variety of child care options, including a number of child care centers on or around GW's Foggy Bottom and Virginia Science and Technology campuses.

Adult Care

Caring for an Adult Loved One
Whether it is an aging parent or an adult dependent, we have resources to support you as a caregiver.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Flexible Work Arrangements
Learn more about the different types of flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting, that are available to GW employees.

Baby

Healthy Pregnancy & New Parent Support
Whether you are a new or expecting parent, adopting a child, or just planning for the future, GW has a wide range of programs and benefits to support you.

Moving Help

Relocation Support
Whether you are new to DC or just moving across town, we can help make your move easier.

Brown Bag Lunch

Brown Bag Lunch Series
Take a lunch break and learn something new to help improve their health, work-life balance, and overall well-being.

Discounts

Employee Discounts
Looking to save money on your favorite stores or entertainment venues? Check our all the great discounts available to you as an employee of GW!

Child Care, Elder Care and Work-Life Services

Take advantage of the GW-paid benefit that offers expert guidance, helpful educational materials, personalized referrals, an interactive web site and more. Access brand-name discounts too!

Breastfeeding

Motherhood Rooms
GW provides Motherhood Rooms on the Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon, and Virginia campuses for faculty and staff to support women balancing their return to work with their needs as mothers of young children.

Skillport

On-Demand Work-Life Training Sessions
Learn how to better balance the demands of work and life through these free e-learning sessions through Skillport.

ZipCar

ZipCar
Join ZipCar at a special GW discount membership rate and get 24/7 access to Zipcars parked throughout DC, VA and MD.

NuRide

NuRide
NuRide is a flexible ridesharing program that encourages and rewards carpooling. The
free program serves GW employees at the Foggy Bottom, Mount Vernon and Virginia
campuses.

Service

GW's Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service
Explore the website to learn more about the many ways you can make a difference in our community.  Whether you have time to serve one hour or one hundred hours, the Center has something for you!

tickets

Tickets to GW Events and Performances
A number of departments on campus offer reduced tickets to GW employees.

Around GW

Around GW
Working at GW means you have access to all kinds of wonderful opportunities as an employee.

Around Town

Around Town
Don't miss out on all the fun things to do in Washington, D.C. and beyond.

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