Work/Life and Benefits

The FAS works to support work/life balance for eligible faculty and researchers. This support includes dual-career assistance; leaves of absence for research, family (including parental), medical, or personal reasons; help in caring for dependents and adult family members; and resources related to health, well-being, and building community. Explore this page for information on these and many other benefits for eligible individuals.

For more about Harvard benefits, please see the resources below.

Visit HARVie, Harvard's Human Resources portal, for information about compensation, health and other benefits, financial and legal resources, employment opportunities, professional development opportunities, perquisites, and many other things.
Contact the Office of Work/Life: 617-495-4100, worklife@harvard.edu. (For the Longwood Campus: 617-432-1048, worklife@hsph.harvard.edu.)
Learn more about benefits here or contact the Harvard Benefits Office: 617-496-4001, benefits@harvard.edu.

Explore the Resources

Dual-Career Assistance

Transitional assistance and support to partners of tenure-track and senior faculty who seek a fulfilling and enjoyable career in the area

Resources for Parents

General resources plus information about off-cycle entry into campus child care, dependent care funds, and nanny placement services

Elder and Adult Care

Harvard's Office of Work/Life provides eligible Harvard employees with information and resources related to caring for elders and other adults.

Health and Community

Resources that support the health and wellness of FAS faculty and researchers

Retirement

Resources include the Financial Advisor Interview Questionnaire and the Faculty Retirement Program Brochure

Other Benefits

Information on travel services, museum access, and everything in between