Open enrollment for employee benefits continues until Nov. 19. Here are the top six changes to open enrollment this year to be aware of and keep in mind. Visit the benefits website to sign up for a consultation and find more resources like ALEX, a virtual benefits coach. https://benefits.lbl.gov/open-enrollment/#h.f7iu4s2whcnj
Open Enrollment Sessions and Consultation Available
Open enrollment begins tomorrow. In addition to webinars from UCPath and plan providers, open enrollment consultations will be offered twice a week starting on November 2 to provide personalized assistance in signing up for employee benefits. Read more and reserve your appointment in advance. https://benefits.lbl.gov/open-enrollment/#h.b7w67kqy5myy
Oct. 28 Open Enrollment Begins & New Benefits Website
The Lab has a new benefits website that includes information for open enrollment where employees can find information about different benefits and vendors. Open enrollment for employment benefits runs from Oct. 28 through Nov. 19. http://openenrollment.lbl.gov/
Oct. 27 Postdoc Open Enrollment Session
The Lab’s benefits team and Gallagher Benefits representatives will hold a session on Oct. 27 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to provide an overview of benefit coverage and options for postdocs. Open enrollment runs from Oct. 28 through Nov. 19. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmYxMnVmcmtuZjQxc2drdXU1MHRybDdxcTkgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Log Into UCPath Now – Open Enrollment Begins Oct. 28
Open enrollment for employment benefits runs from Oct. 28 through Nov. 19. Start planning by logging into UCPath and ensuring your current profile information is updated. http://ucpath.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Green Your UC Retirement
The UC Retirement Savings Program has a new investment option: the UC Global Equity ex Fossil Fuel Fund. Its objective is to invest in domestic and international companies that do not own fossil fuel reserves or sell tobacco products. Add it to your fund lineup for a socially responsible investment. https://ucenewsletter.cmail20.com/t/r-l-trltail-blulytklyd-h/
New Webpage Covers Out-of-State Healthcare Plans
When a dependent moves out of state for college or a new job, or when you work outside of California for the Lab, it is time to consider changing your medical plan. To learn more on which benefit plans provide the coverage you need while you or your dependent live out-of-state, visit this page. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/lbnlbenefitseligiblity/home/outside-of-california-benefits
Oct. 7 Webinar: Talent Outreach Strategy and Hiring Programs
Join us at noon on Thursday, Oct. 7, to learn about the Lab’s diversity outreach strategy and various hiring pathways for underrepresented groups. This workshop will cover the Lab’s community partnerships and other diversity outreach activities. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3E4cTViazBvY2Roc29ibHJkdThvaDVhZDggbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Comment on Revised UC Sexual Harassment Policy
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on proposed revisions to the Presidential Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. Proposed revisions are to comply with a new state law and better account for Prohibited Conduct in the clinical setting. Learn more. https://hr.lbl.gov/2021/09/22/uc-presidential-policy-on-sexual-violence-and-sexual-harassment-comment-period/
Replay: Info Sessions on Career Progression
Interested in learning how promotions are handled at the Lab? Replays of two workshops are now available to provide supervisors and employees with tools and guidance to help evaluate career progression and understand the Lab’s promotion process. Credit is available for both. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/welcome/team-development#h.e12g0cifg5pf
