Solo@Home – 2nd & 4th Thursday
Solo@Home is a new initiative from the IDEA Office to promote belonging and inclusion. Do you or does someone you know live alone during this time of Shelter in Place? Interested in sharing ways to thrive while being solo at home? Join the IDEA Office every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2:00 pm for 30 […]
Coping with COVID-19 loneliness
Kaiser Permanente shares tips for coping with loneliness during the pandemic. “Shelter-in-place orders, physical distancing, and mask requirements have led to increased isolation, especially for people living alone. Isolation can lead to feelings of loneliness. Even before the pandemic, loneliness was a serious issue for many people. If unchecked, loneliness can have negative effects on […]
New supervisor tools on COVID-19 website
The Berkeley Lab COVID-19 website has a new page with supervisor resources that includes: Emotional Support Resources The Lab has a free Employee Assistance Program called “Be Well at Work” for additional support and resources. Colleagues can also participate in the “Wellness in the New Normal” initiative led by our All Access ERG for emotional […]
Ergonomic Tips for Remote Schooling
UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work Ergonomics and Work/Life discussed ergonomic tips which benefit the health and well being of young children and teenagers in the home. Topics included: How to set up an ergonomics workstation for students working at home Safe postures and movements when sitting, standing and working at various locations in the home. […]
Fall 2020 Be Well at Work Workshops
Be Well at Work has adapted our programs to be accessible, relevant, and sensitive to the unique circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether working from home or on campus, we recognize that staff has been significantly impacted, all while supporting the needs of family, students, and colleagues. This Fall, Be Well at Work workshops […]
Support For Those Impacted by Fires, Pandemic
Dear Berkeley Lab Employees, The IDEA Office has heard from various colleagues that some Berkeley Lab staff are evacuating due to the fires, or are in high risk zones and are prepared to evacuate. Also, some colleagues are being impacted by family members now staying with them, since relatives were required to evacuate over the […]
Elder Care Program’s Summer Series for Caregivers
Caregiver Challenges: Memory Loss & Resistance Tuesday 7/21, noon – 1 pm (add to calendar) This workshop will focus on specific challenges related to caring for an older adult, including caring for an elder with memory loss and caring for an elder who resists help. Strategies for self-care will be shared. Resources provided. Register here Caregiver […]
Donate Unused Vacation Time to Help Colleagues Hit by COVID-19
Since the Lab announced a new Emergency Leave Donation Program last week, over 1,900 leave hours have been donated for colleagues in need of additional leave for absences related to COVID-19 circumstances. The Lab has approximately 4,000 full-time employees who have had to adapt to these times the best they can. And even with the […]
Why Your Colleagues Are Taking the Health Pledge
Employees can return to Lab sites to work because they follow the rules about social distancing and cleaning. The other important component of returning to onsite work is the Health Pledge. See why your colleagues are taking the pledge.
Stress, Domestic Violence, and Resources
In the June 23, 2020 Leaderline, Berkeley Lab addressed the concern of increased domestic violence during the shelter-in-place orders and provided a guide with resources: Nationally reports of domestic violence have increased since shelter-in-place orders were issued. The violence is often caused by stress over health, money, or relationships. The Lab’s Equal Employment Opportunity Office […]
