January 2019 – July 2022
The Lab’s Media Interactions and External Communications Policy requires coordination of all Lab-related news media interactions with Strategic Communications (media@lbl.gov) or your organization’s communications team. LDAP required for login. https://external-comms-resources.lbl.gov/
Are you looking to start a social media presence for your area, division, or group? There’s a process for that. Read more about the process and guidelines. https://socialmedia.lbl.gov/guidelines-info/
The RPM Affiliates policy has undergone a major revision and became effective on September 1, 2021. Key revisions cover and expand on various provisions such as types of affiliate engagements, affiliate and host eligibility and responsibilities, and affiliate rights and limitations. Read more. https://hr.lbl.gov/2021/09/07/affiliates-policy-revision-published/
The Human Subjects Committee is rolling out a new training policy. All personnel engaged in human subjects research with the Lab must complete CITI training every three years. Email HARC@lbl.gov to register for an online Q&A session on Monday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m. https://commons.lbl.gov/display/harc/Training+in+the+responsible+use+of+human+subjects
Whistleblower reporting, to report potential employee misconduct that pertains to improper governmental activities, can often be confused with other reporting options available to Lab employees. Learn more about this type of reporting, why it is important, and how to report concerns. https://assurance.lbl.gov/2021/08/09/your-part-in-whistleblower-and-whistleblower-protection/
Berkeley Lab has approved a new partial income replacement option called Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) effective July 1, 2021 for employees who take eligible Family and Medical Leave. Learn more about this program and what it means for Lab employees. https://hr.lbl.gov/2021/06/28/uc-pay-for-family-care-and-bonding-program-pfcb-to-be-implemented-july-1-2021/
Are you using the Lab’s logo correctly? If you create slides, documents, posters, or other electronic and printed materials that represent Berkeley Lab, learn how to use the Lab’s logo and design elements appropriately. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/08/03/how-to-use-the-labs-logo-and-design-elements/
A Lab working group is reviewing current policies and programs on how, when, and where we work in the future, and an essential part of the review is obtaining input from employees. Sign up for a listening session on April 7 at 3 p.m. or April 13 at 10 a.m. Your input matters. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCdL1rknc9QOzbp19ghTXhZ1DgpWWCIqo0gPqRk9NS1jWfVw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Late last year, DOE launched the OPEXShare Lessons Learned Database, the central repository for Lessons Learned and Best Practice briefings across the DOE complex. Lab employees can now access the database from the Lab’s Lessons Learned database. Email gcaparimo@lbl.gov for more information. https://assurance.lbl.gov/2021/03/01/explore-the-new-doe-opexshare-lessons-learned-database/
A reminder that the Lab’s Media Interactions and External Communications Policy requires coordination of all Lab-related news media interactions with Strategic Communications (media@lbl.gov) or your organization’s communications team. https://external-comms-resources.lbl.gov/