Employees are the most important asset at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Employees are at the heart of our operations, and the Institute’s management invests greatly in their well-being, security, development, and work-life balance. You will find support for everything here – health and quality of life, family, professional development, and personal appreciation – while also belonging to a supportive community that feels like home.
The Institute community works together to expand the boundaries of human knowledge, to gain a deep understanding of the world in all its complexity and mystery, and our place within it. The Weizmann Institute of Science is more than just a workplace – it is a thriving and supportive community of exceptional individuals embarking on a fascinating journey together into the unknown, for the advancement of humanity as a whole.
Thinking About You
Thinking About Your Health and Quality of Life
The success of the Weizmann Institute of Science depends first and foremost on its employees. To encourage a healthy lifestyle, the Institute operates a recreation center with a gym and swimming pool, with membership options available for family members as well. A variety of restaurants and cafeterias are spread out across campus, offering healthy meals at subsidized prices. The Institute also operates conference and event halls where cultural performances for the Institute community are periodically held, providing enjoyable experiences during leisure time. In addition, it offers discreet and professional support services for managing stress, crisis, emotional difficulties, or personal challenges.
Thinking about Your Family
Family is our source of strength and stability, and the Institute enables an optimal balance between work and family life for its employees. The Institute operates daycare centers, an early childhood education center, and an after-school program for children from preschool age through second grade. It also holds various well-being events for families and provides gifts on holidays and special occasions. In addition, the Institute contributes to the cost of camp and even operates a summer camp on campus grounds.
Thinking about Your Personal and Professional Development
Scientific advancement and development never stop, and neither does the personal and professional development of Institute employees. The Weizmann Institute is committed to fostering each individual’s abilities and skills, and providing an environment that encourages constant learning. The Institute offers employees the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities: courses, workshops, training programs, enrichment lectures, professional forums, seminars, conferences, and professional development programs. It also has career advancement tracks and opportunities for long-term professional growth within the organization across diverse fields and roles.
Thinking About Our Assessment
At the Weizmann Institute, we believe that meaningful feedback and genuine assessments greatly contribute to motivation, engagement, and professional growth. We conduct annual reviews that include an open conversation between employees and managers to summarize the past year and formulate a personal and professional development plan for the coming year. The Institute also operates a peer-recognition system where employees can send kind words to colleagues and award “stars”, which can be redeemed for gifts and shopping vouchers. By doing this, we aim to encourage gratitude and also foster a culture of mutual appreciation throughout the year.
Thinking about Our Community
The Institute is not just a workplace – it is a nurturing community. We foster social connections through a diverse range of activities throughout the year, including various events and ceremonies, holiday celebrations, recognition events for outstanding employees, appreciation events for veteran staff, convocation, national memorial services, and, naturally, numerous academic conferences. These initiatives give employees the opportunity to feel and experience the unique spirit of the Weizmann Institute community. The Institute also offers special benefits and events to employees who serve in the military reserves and their families as a show of appreciation. Beyond that, the Institute engages with the broader community through volunteer initiatives that support various populations throughout the country.