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Upcoming Events & Training

HOLA NINDS Mini-Symposium

Friday, September 29, 2023 - 11:00am

Bldg. 35, room 610

Get ready for the HOLA NINDS Mini-Symposium! Presented by the HOLA NINDS Employee Resource Group; we're spotlighting the remarkable contributions of NIH's Latino and Hispanic workforce. Join us at Bldg. 35, room 610, from 11 am to 2 pm ET for an insightful session featuring a stellar lineup of panelists. We will share stories, achievements, and inspirations that have enriched NIH's journey. Don't miss this opportunity to honor, learn, and connect!

This event is for NIH employees only. Please register here.

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Sense of Belonging in an Organization

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 1:00pm

Zoom

Mark your calendars! The Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a must-attend virtual panel discussion on the ‘Sense of Belonging in an Organization.’ Join us on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, from 1 pm to 2 pm ET and immerse yourself in conversations that resonate with the 2023 National theme: “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One.” Let’s dive into the richness of the Hispanic community’s diversity and the strength that unity brings—a perfect opportunity for all HHS members and its Operating Divisions to connect and engage.

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Building an Inclusive Workplace for Employees (ID: 00198461)

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 1:00pm

Location: Bldg. 31 room F & G

Building an Inclusive Workplace for Employees helps build the business case for diversity and inclusion based on participants’ individual experiences and goals. Participants will explore several scenarios and apply skills for building an environment where everyone’s ideas and perspectives are welcome.

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SafeZone Training (ID: 00254241)

Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 1:00pm

Zoom

SafeZone Training is designed to promote awareness and education on the particular needs and concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex individuals as well as other sexual and gender minorities (represented by the acronym LGBTI). SafeZone addresses many of the commonly held misperceptions, myths, and stereotypes related to LGBTI communities. Training is designed to improve understanding and help everyone at the NIH accept fellow employees as they are and as they want to be identified.

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Prevention of Workplace Harassment for Employees (ID: 00254247)

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 9:00am

Zoom

By focusing on day-to-day behaviors along with the law, Workplace Harassment for Employees is part of a comprehensive and sustainable learning solution designed to challenge and motivate employees to consider the impact of their own behavior and encourage them to speak up when issues arise.

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EEO Compliance Training for Employees (ID: 00254249)

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 9:00am

Zoom

Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance for Employees focuses on Federal EEO Laws, Theories of Discrimination, Workplace Harassment/Hostile Environment (including Sexual Harassment), Reasonable Accommodation, and Retaliation/Reprisal. As a supplement to the mandatory EEO online training, this in-person class is designed to meet the following learning objectives:

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EEO Compliance Training for Managers and Supervisors (ID: 00254255)

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 9:00am

Zoom

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Training for Managers and Supervisors focuses on Federal Laws, Disparate Treatment, Adverse Impact, Harassment/Hostile Environment, Reasonable Accommodation and Retaliation/Reprisal. As a supplement to the mandatory EEO online training, this in-person class is designed to meet the following learning objectives:

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Language Access Program

NIH Language Access

There is a significant and increasing LEP population in the United States who need language assistance services. NIH is renewing its commitment to providing meaningful access to its programs and activities to people with limited English proficiency (LEP). NIH Language Access Plan, establishes policy and strategy for all 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs). The Plan serves as a blueprint to help NIH ICs develop their own specific implementation strategies, based on their respective needs and capacity.

6+ NIH Locations

6+ NIH Locations

Based in Bethesda, Maryland, we have Institutes and Centers in Arizona, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, & North Carolina.

27 Institutes & Centers

27 Institutes & Centers

Each IC has a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems.

85 Nobel Prizes

85 Nobel Prizes

144 NIH-supported researchers have been recipients of 85 Nobel Prizes.

18,000+ Employees

18,000+ Employees

Who represent a diversity of experience, traditions, professions, and identities.

2,500 Universities & Research Institutions

2,500 Universities & Research Institutions

80% of the NIH's budget goes to more than 300,000 research personnel at over 2,500 universities and research institutions.