An updated Presidential Policy on Abusive Conduct in the Workplace (PDF) has been issued by the UC Office of the President effective January 1, 2023.
Articles
The Administrative Management Group (AMG), in partnership with Campus Human Resources, is accepting nominations for the 2023 Excellence Awards, which honor outstanding managers and staff who have made significant contributions to their organizations and the campus.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following three awards:
•
While there is support for the opportunity to take time away from Dec. 16 to Jan. 2, concerns were expressed by many employees, including managers, about the impact of this extended period on use of vacation accruals.
UC is proposing a revision to PPSM 2.210: Absence from Work that would increase the pay calculation for Pay for Family Care and Bonding (PFCB) from 70% to 100% of an employee’s eligible earnings. The proposed increase would take effect on January 1, 2023.
As in past years, UCLA is proposing to observe an extended Winter Holiday Closure during the 2022–2023 holiday season. The closure period provides benefits for the Bruin community, including an opportunity to support personal well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
Applications are now being accepted for the Chancellor’s Executive Education Fellowship to the UCLA Anderson Executive Program. This fellowship is made possible by the generous support of Anderson’s Dean Antonio Bernardo and is intended to enhance the development of emerging leaders at UCLA.
The 2022-23 Management Seminar Series lineup is available now. Sponsored in partnership with UCLA Anderson’s Executive Education Program, this series will be offered on a virtual platform to ensure we reach those operating under a hybrid work model.
The University has official contractual or vendor agreement arrangements with a number of companies to provide insurance, loan and savings opportunities to UC faculty and staff. Plans are offered to UC at special group rates or provide other special features for UC participants. Farmers GroupSelect provides options that can lead to more savings for UCLA faculty and staff.
Faculty and Staff Benefits
UCLA’s guidelines for implementation of Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Awards (DOCX) for FY 2022-23 are now available.
The guidelines are consistent with those issued last year and reflect best practices in employee recognition programs. Please note the following plan features, as well as recommendations for implementation:
The 17th Annual UCLA All-Staff Picnic is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Dickson Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Check out the new UC Experience Conversations toolkit, developed by a UC systemwide workgroup to support career development and increase retention of our valued employees. Managers and employees who participated in a systemwide pilot found the toolkit valuable and strongly supported sharing its use at all UC locations.
The tools will enhance one-on-one, broad-ranging conversations between managers and staff employees and cover topics such as:
• Overall job experience
• Retention
• Wellbeing and work-life balance
• Career development
The 17th annual UCLA All-Staff Picnic, jointly sponsored by the UCLA Staff Assembly and the Chancellor’s Office, is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2022. Please mark your calendars accordingly.
As in the past, the picnic will be held in Dickson Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. An invitation to all staff members will be distributed via e-mail in the coming weeks.
The Office of the President is submitting for campus review a new draft of the proposed Presidential Policy related to Abusive Conduct in the Workplace that responds to comments and suggestions received from campuses in the previous review.
The draft policy is available for review on UCnet.
UCLA’s Administrative Management Group (AMG), sponsored by Campus Human Resources (CHR), is excited to open registration for the 2022 AMG Leadership Conference. The two-day virtual event will focus on career development strategies and is scheduled for the afternoons of Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18.
This conference is for anyone who leads professional staff, student staff, or is looking to take the next step in leadership.
The updated UCLA Policy 136: Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect has been posted online.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 Staff Enrichment Program (SEP) through April 15, 2022.
This highly successful, one-year program is designed to foster career development and provide skill-building opportunities for staff in administrative support positions.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2022-2023 Systemwide UC Women's Initiative (UC WI) for Professional Development. This is a valuable opportunity for mid-career women-identified professionals who hold academic or staff positions and those who support their career advancement at the University to participate.
UC WI is sponsored by the Systemwide Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (SACSW) and the UC Office of the President.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Professional Development Program (PDP) 2022-23. Applications are due by April 4, 2022.
As one of our most successful career development programs, PDP assists the University in the development and retention of a highly skilled, diverse, and motivated professional staff. The program has a demonstrated record of enhancing skills, strengthening institutional loyalty, and broadening participants' knowledge of University affairs.
The UC Office of the President has issued the 2022 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Guidance and 2022 Emergency Paid Sick Leave Notice and Request Form for policy-covered and represented staff employees.
The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) is proposing revisions to renew the Presidential Policy on Supplement to Military Pay, covering all academic and staff employees.
