Discover The Other Side Of Goddard, April 29

A new initiative has been launched by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) to assure that all Goddard employees are aware of the many special programs offered at Goddard in an attempt to help you balance work with your personal life. On Tuesday, April 29th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Building 8 auditorium, members of the Office of Human Resources (OHR) invite you to celebrate this new and exciting initiative at The Quality of Worklife (QWL) Expo, 'The Other Side Of Goddard'.

"We want to showcase and highlight the different amenities and program areas we have at Goddard to heighten general awareness," said Arletta Love, Chief Career Development and Employee Worklife Office. "There are a variety of programs and other activities that we believe enhance the employee work experience here," added Love. "We want to assist Goddard employees in reaching a comfortable balance of work responsibilities and family obligations," said Love.

The day of activities will include gift giveaways, demonstrations and refreshments. There will also be an opportunity for you to talk with OHR representatives about your concerns for a balanced work experience. All Goddard employees are invited to visit the many booths designed to enlighten and inform you about various ways to improve and help you balance your work responsibilities with your family obligations.

Love stated that the members of the Office of Human Resources believe that there are many positive programs and opportunities that contribute to the quality of worklife at Goddard Space Flight Center. They want to inform the Goddard community that beyond the valuable work that is done here, there are other initiatives that you may not know about. These initiatives can enhance your opportunity to balance your work with your personal life, develop your career and generally enhance your work experiences.

According to OHR the options at Goddard include telework, work flexible schedules, the opportunity to take your child to an on-site daycare facility, consult with counselors at the Employee Assistance Unit, exercise at the Goddard fitness center, as well as participate in a variety of clubs and many other activities.

Throughout the day there will be OHR representatives demonstrating and explaining the many options available to you. They want to help you understand the alternatives that are available so that you may decide if you need to make adjustments for a more balanced workday. You will also have an opportunity to talk with other activities members about non-work activities at Goddard.

According to the members of the OHR team The QWL Expo is your opportunity to "Discover the Other Side of Goddard."

For more information about OHR check their web site at http://OHR.gsfc.nasa.gov.