Learning and Organizational Development excited to announce 2026 Group Mentoring Program this summer.

UC employees and retirees have raised the alarm about some suspicious messages recently. They’ve reported emails, invitations and cold calls offering retirement counseling from “advisers” who claim to work for or with UC. Reminder, UC contracts exclusively with Fidelity Investments to provide financial education and guidance to our employees and retirees at no cost.

Effective April 2026, loan repayments will no longer be deducted from an employee’s paycheck and instead will be deducted from a personal bank account

Use AI to role-play how you might navigate a number of management/workplace scenarios

Learn about National Random Acts of Kindness Day and how implementing random acts of kindness towards colleagues can help reduce workplace violence incidents.

With fewer active recruitments, Talent Acquisition teams have focused on continuous improvement—a core principle of The Hiring Experience.

Learn to de-escalate a crisis through conversation. Find dates and registration information.

When life feels uncertain — whether related to work, finances, or world events — it is natural to feel anxious, unsettled, or on edge. ASAP welcomes you to be part of an online interactive discussion, Coping with Uncertain Times, on January 29 at noon.

From EdTech Magazine: Campuses convert traditional offices into shared workspaces equipped with standardized technology.

Resolved Jan. 12: Some employees who newly enrolled in Kaiser during Open Enrollment are not yet appearing as covered in Kaiser’s system.

Get a strong start to the New Year by taking these steps to help you make the most of your UC Benefits.

The holidays, despite their joyful reputation, can heighten sadness, overwhelm, and isolation. Contributions from Elizabeth Sheesley, LMFT, from the Workplace Violence Prevention Team, shed light on how emotions may appear at work and emphasizes the importance of gentle, respectful support from colleagues and leaders. Through empathy, awareness, and access to resources, workplaces can help individuals feel less alone during a challenging season.

If you would like faster and more secure access to these tax forms, please switch to electronic delivery by January 2, 2026.

In 2025, L&OD empowered thousands of employees through expanded training, coaching, and organizational support.

One of our most significant milestones was completing our multi-year effort to enhance the student recruitment experience. Concluding in March 2025, this project reduced time-to-hire and improved hire-status visibility for departments and candidates alike.