Workforce Management Office (WFMO) Serving NOAA's Most Valuable Asset - People
The James D. Martin Employee Worklife Center provides the following services:
Child & Eldercare - Assistance with identification and location of centers and home based day-care that meets NOAA employee criteria.
Concierge Research Service - The James D. Martin Worklife center advisors can assist employees in researching matters pertaining to childcare, eldercare, marriage, divorce and other topics. Please contact the advisor for more details.
Meditation Group - Meditation Group meets twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 - 12:45pm. Guided Meditation Sessions will resume on Mondays, with our new facilitator, Karen Soltes. She is currently Director of Therapeutic Programs at Circle Yoga in Washington, DC. Sessions at NOAA will be held Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00-12:45 in SSMC3, Relaxation Room, terrace level.
Lactation Room - Lactating mothers can enjoy the privacy and convenience of the onsite lactation room - available by appointment during business hours.
Resource Library - Stocked with the latest Work and Life Balance readings, NOAA employees can check-out books, videos, and audio materials. The listing of available check-out materials are listed in the Worklife Center Resources.
Seminars, Lunch & Learn Sessions - Expert and thought leader presentations on topics pertaining to personal financial planning, tax filing preparation, stress management, health and wellness, etc. Skills for Resilient Living are crafted to impart new skills, resources, and insights for enhancing life and work performance. Monthly seminars are videotaped and placed on the intranet for internal employee viewing. Periodic "Lunch and Learn" seminars will be scheduled as needed on additional topics. Recent seminar topics include career advancement and skills for effective leadership.
