January 2019 – July 2022
In this brief video greeting from his home, Berkeley Lab Director Mike Witherell thanks the people who make up the Lab for their creativity and resilience in these unusual times. https://youtu.be/vGnHHi5xp1M
This may be a good time to earn the UC certificate in people management, which consists of a series of online courses. The certificate is recommended for all people managers and includes a subset of courses on implicit bias. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/working-at-uc/your-career/talent-management/people-management-series-and-certificate/
Join HR Shared Services, the International Researchers and Scholars Office, and the Lab’s immigration legal firm in an informative webinar on Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. that will address how COVID-19 is impacting visas and immigration. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/r/day/2020/4/2?eid=NmIybWl2a2RwcjBqb2dqaDc2aThiZGswMjQgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&sf=true
Children seem to have unlimited energy, so turn some of their energy toward learning more about energy. The US Energy Information Administration has a website with puzzles, games, and facts about where energy comes from and how we use it. https://www.eia.gov/kids/
The Lab’s research services team is online and available to assist you. Library book retrieval is suspended and due dates on materials are now June 1. Digital materials are available via library.lbl.gov or library@lbl.gov. Publications staff are here to assist with DOE compliance. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/rst/library
The City of Berkeley recently approved $3 million in emergency relief grants for small businesses, nonprofit arts organizations, and worker rent support. The hope is that the community will match this amount for those in need. See how you can help. https://berkeleyrelieffund.org/
Join the Lab’s first-ever Open Mic on Friday, March 27 at 4:30 p.m. It’s a chance to build community and get to know your colleagues in a unique way. Sign up to entertain with a short musical or written word performance. No talent you want to share? Save the date and join in to see hidden talents. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2020/03/23/berkeley-labs-first-ever-open-mic-virtually-of-course-march-27-2020/
Review this revised Lab guidance on when paid Administrative Leave and accrued leave can be used by Lab employees. All use of Administrative Leave must be approved by line management. The LETS sweep is Thursday. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/24/guidance-on-the-use-of-administrative-leave/
Blood drives are vital to ensuring the health of the community, and the Red Cross is continuing to hold blood drives during this challenging time to help meet patient needs. Learn more about how the Red Cross is protecting both donors and their staff under these new conditions. http://redcrossblood.org/
Craig Mielcarski, Director of UC Berkeley’s Employee Assistance Program, held a webinar on staying emotionally healthy during times of uncertainty. Watch the replay and learn some tips for keeping you and your family healthy. Tip: Put on your mask first to stay healthy to help others.