January 2019 – July 2022
The Safety Academy for Excellence (SAFE) workshop allows participants to practice real-world scenarios and improve their managerial skills related to physical and psychological safety. Sign up for this free workshop. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw4gefr01PmTopof3oK8KJLZNcKKpKlBfe_cmxV-eGanfRkw/viewform?usp=sf_link
The annual contribution limits for the 403(b) and 457(b) employee plans will increase in 2020 from $19,000 to $19,500, and to $26,000 for those 50 and over in 2020. If you want to increase the amount as of the first of the year, you need to take action now. Read more about the December deadlines. https://hr.lbl.gov/2019/12/04/new-limit-for-403b-and-457b-for-2020/
The last day to sign up for benefits is next Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m. (PT). Don’t wait until the end as the system can often slow down in those final minutes. Here are the top five tips to help you sign up before Tuesday.
Kelly Laverty has been a UCPath Change Leader since 2014 when she worked on the first UCPath implementation at UC Santa Barbara. She has developed a systemwide approach to implementing UCPath, UC’s new HR payroll system. In this 3Q4 feature, Laverty discusses the Lab’s switch to UCPath next year. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/11/15/three-questions-for-kelly-laverty-on-ucpath/
UC is sending a survey on health benefits to randomly selected employees this week. The email address of the survey is ucmedicalplanresearch@ucop.edu. Please share your opinion if you receive the survey.
Open enrollment for employment benefits runs from Oct. 31 through Nov. 26. Lab benefit specialists have scheduled several benefit Q&A sessions during the enrollment period. Start your planning by reading about some of the highlighted changes. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2019/10/a-halloween-open-enrollment,-with-good-news-and-new-options.html
The benefits office staff will be out of the office Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, attending the UC Open Enrollment Benefits Symposium, but will be checking emails for emergencies. Any other inquiries will be answered on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Open enrollment starts Oct. 31.
UC has launched UC Retirement At Your Service (UCRAYS) — a new retirement website that will give UC staff and retirees more ways to view and manage their retirement information. This new website will eventually replace At Your Service Online. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2019/09/ucs-new-retirement-website-has-launched.html
LinkedIn Learning is available for employees to get free training in a variety of topics, including business, technology, and creative skills. The courses are viewable on-demand via three-to-five minute videos, and can be accessed via computer or mobile device. LDAP login required. http://go.lbl.gov/linkedinlearning
UCLA’s Neesha Patel will present a six-session series on mindful awareness on Wednesdays, from August 1 to Sept. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost for the series — presented by UC Berkeley’s Tang Center — is $215. The practice of mindfulness can help reduce stress and promote health and well-being. https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D361076%26UserMode%3D0