Employee Worklife Benefits
Alternate Work Schedules
Many DOE organizations permit some or all employees to work schedules different from the eight-hours-per-day, 80-hours-per-pay-period standard, including compressed schedules that allow employees to work 80 regular hours in fewer than the 10 working days of a "normal" pay period. Alternative arrangements can assist individuals in caring for children or other dependents, create extra "personal time" to pursue educational or other developmental activities, or help to reduce work-related stress. For more information, see:
Child Care
The DOE offers on-site facilities where employees can leave their children during working hours. Fees vary by location and a child's age. For more information, see:
Telecommuting/Flexiplace
Telecommuting arrangements allow employees to work from home (or at a satellite location close to home) rather than commuting to the office every day. For more information, see:
Subsidy for Energy Employee Transit Program (SEET)
The DOE offers a monthly transit subsidy to all agency employees who use public transportation.
Community Service
The DOE encourages its employees to volunteer during official work hours to help local communities through initiatives that include Day of Caring, Blood Drives, and Adopt-A-School programs.
Page last updated: 09/29/2008
