January 2019 – July 2022
The University of California Office of the President invites a second round of comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace. The proposed policy covers abusive conduct and retaliation by and against members of the University and Berkeley Lab community. https://hr.lbl.gov/2022/05/03/second-comment-period-abusive-conduct-in-the-workplace-policy/
Effective May 1, the new Tuition Assistance policy provides more clarity and expands coverage to participants, including eligible reimbursable costs. A repayment clause has been added. Read more about education programs covered under the new policies and eligible reimbursable costs. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/berkeleylabtap?pli=1
The second Stewardship Summit is coming this year in July. This summit is an intensive, immersive online experience designed specifically for the Lab’s diverse community of emerging and seasoned managers and leaders. Learn more and apply to attend by May 2. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/stewardship-summit/apply
A limited number of spots are available for the upcoming harassment prevention workshops on April 28 and 29. These interactive workshops build community and individual skills in civil communication and upstander intervention. Learn more and email fair@lbl.gov to register. https://fair.lbl.gov/community-resources#h.kb9cizj78hhz
Planning to retire on July 1? Now is the time to start, including applying for “no lapse in pay.” Those who qualify will receive a guaranteed continuation of income and health benefits into retirement. All required documentation must be in by May 13, 2022, to retire on July 1. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2022/04/retiring-on-july-1-nows-the-time-to-apply-on-ucrays.html
Join the Sustainable Berkeley Lab team and Fidelity Investments on Tuesday, April 26, at 11 a.m. for a seminar on Socially Responsible investing. Make the commitment to learn how to invest for your best future . . . and the best future of the Earth. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MnIwdWdrOXVmaXNmZmlwaXZjZmdhNmhmYWcgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Are you a new or experienced manager interested in igniting the potential in who you are, how you lead, and the cultures you create? Apply by May 2 to participate in the Lab’s second Stewardship Summit (taking place each Friday in July) and develop with other leaders across the Lab. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/stewardship-summit/welcome
Seats are available for managers interested in the SAFE program. This program provides an opportunity for managers to practice responding to real-life scenarios to ensure safe and effective management of Lab activities. Learn more about the prerequisites and register for an upcoming live workshop. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/safe/program-details
For those new – or not – to Berkeley Lab who are curious about benefits, the Lab’s benefits webpage has all the details from healthcare to retirement planning. https://benefits.lbl.gov/retirement-plans
Nominations are open for the 2022-2023 UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development until March 25. This systemwide professional development program is designed to support the advancement of mid-career woman-identified professionals and is open to all employees who support this mission. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/welcome?pli=1#h.ckww0sf3ssz0