Dear Colleagues,
On Valentine’s Day, we normally think about what we can do for other people to show our love and appreciation, but this year, we also want you to think about what you can do for yourself. Over these past two pandemic years, the focus for many of us has been on other people and on just getting through it all, but taking time to focus on yourself and your own development is just as important. So after you are done sending cards, flowers, and candy - or however you may (or may not) celebrate Valentine’s Day - spend some time on you. We have excellent well-being and professional development resources to help you take those steps toward creating meaningful change today.
Taking Care of You
Tomorrow, February 15 from noon to 1 pm, join the next edition of Campus Conversations, featuring professors of psychology Christina Maslach, founding director of Berkeley’s own Greater Good Science Center Dacher Keltner, and director of Counseling and Psychological Services Peter Cornish as they discuss issues surrounding stress, burnout, and well-being. The Greater Good Science Center offers a vast array of self-paced online courses and lessons in gratitude, resilience, and well-being.
Be Well at Work offers numerous workshops to support your well-being, ranging from parenting and ergonomics to financial wellness and stress management. A full list of Spring workshops can be found on the UHS website
Communities of Practice & Staff Organizations offer a place for you to find like-minded Berkeley staff to grow your network of support on campus. As a reminder, campus policy makes clear that participation in Staff Organizations and other campus-sponsored activities is part of your regular workday, not something that you have to do “on the side.”
Taking Care of Your Career
Our classes and workshops earn outstanding reviews, and over 90% of your colleagues recommend taking our courses. Here are some upcoming opportunities to focus on your development:
- NOW Conference - Coming June 9; here’s a sneak preview.
- 1:1 Career Coaching - Stuck in a rut? Book a 1:1 appointment today. They’ve been expanded to 45 minutes!
- BPM Executive Coaching - Need a coach to support and partner with you in the areas of effective communication, presenting with confidence, diversity & inclusion, high stakes conversations, nutrition, sleep, working parents, and your career growth? Apply before March 1; seats are filling fast.
- BPM Part 4: Grow the Organization - Is actively looking for participants for the next cohort. Contact Kathy Mendonca to register (kmendonca@berkeley.edu).
- Sponsored Tuition - Take a UC Berkeley Extension class, and we will pay your tuition - one of the truly great perks of working at UC Berkeley!
- Staff Career Fellowship Program - Try out something new and enhance your career growth. New Fellowship opportunities coming soon!
- Berkeley Executive Education at Haas School of Business - Offers special staff ratesto take courses focused on advanced business and management techniques for our emerging and seasoned campus leaders.
- We want to hear from you - Not seeing what you need in our portfolio of offerings; tell us what would make a difference for you by completing this systemwide survey
Keep Growing - It’s Our Passion!
Invest the time to take care of yourself and take ownership of your career. We're here to help.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Eugene, Angela & Craig
Eugene Whitlock, Chief People & Culture Officer
Angela Stopper, Chief Learning Officer
Craig Mielcarski, Director, Be Well at Work, UHS
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