President Drake to moderate session on navigating racism in career advancement
April 13, 2021
Every month, the UC Alumni Career Network brings together UC alumni and community members for real-world, pertinent advice on some of the trickiest challenges that today’s professionals …
Here for you: UC mental health resources
April 13, 2021
Between the COVID-19 pandemic, racial injustice, a contentious federal election and the day-to-day stressors of our new “normal” life, it’s been a tough year. If …
Annual medical plan satisfaction surveys launching April 21
April 9, 2021
On April 21, randomly selected faculty, staff and retirees (as well as their spouses or domestic partners) will begin receiving requests to participate in the …
2021 cost-of-living adjustments announced for UCRP benefit recipients
March 22, 2021
University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) and UC-PERS Plus 5 Plan benefit recipients, including those receiving survivor and UCRP disability income, will receive a cost-of-living …
Professional development opportunities at UC
March 9, 2021
Are you looking for a way to advance your career, highlight your accomplishments or connect with systemwide colleagues? These opportunities are open to staff at …
Extended COVID-19 relief for UC’s Flexible Spending Accounts
March 9, 2021
July 13, 2021: This article has been updated to note the end of the FSA blackout period. Many of our plans have been upended due …
Update: Using accrued sick leave for child care reasons due to COVID-19
March 3, 2021
President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has approved an extension through June 30, 2021, to a temporary change to the Absence from Work Policy for policy-covered …
UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding program on track for July 1, 2021
February 24, 2021
Last year, in a milestone for UC, the Council of Chancellors unanimously approved a recommendation for a new program providing pay for UC employees who …
COVID-19 vaccination: UC’s progress and policy
February 9, 2021
Feb. 24, 2021: This announcement has been updated to reflect revised guidance regarding the State of California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution policy. Related Links Interim …
10 tips for handling difficult conversations at work
February 9, 2021
Good communication is a skill. Like any other, it requires knowledge and practice. A recent episode of the UC Alumni Career Network brought together a panel …