Brought to you by the All Access ERG Mental Health Initiative, Dragonfly Mental Health is back to discuss the role supervisors can play in mitigating burnout for their staff. Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Time: 12 noon – 1:30 pm PT View workshop slides Watch the workshop recording The event is limited to the first […]
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety: The Ukraine Crisis
As the war in Ukraine continues to unfold, the reverberations are being felt around the world. As Director Witherell said in this email from February 24, Berkeley Lab is one of the most international in the national lab system, and many of us have family, friends, and colleagues in Ukraine and in Eastern Europe. Even […]
Basics of Burnout: Causes and Remedies in a Research Environment – June 22, 2021
Feeling overwhelmed by work, particularly during these challenging times? You are not alone. Join us for a new mental health seminar called “Basics of Burnout: Causes and Remedies in a Research Environment.” In this one-hour seminar and facilitated discussion, Dragonfly Mental Health will define the core components of Burnout as well as strategies to treat […]
Employee Resource Group Overview Presentations – February 2021
In February, 2021 each of the ERGs recorded a short overview presentation about the group – their mission, activities and accomplishments. African American ERG All Access ERG Early Career ERG Lambda ERG LANA ERG Veterans ERG Women Scientists & Engineers Council
IDEA Office & Be Well at Work Support Groups Going Strong in 2021
The IDEA Office and UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work support groups have continued into the new year. Topics range from staying well in the ‘new normal’, to parenting and eldercare. We hope you can join us! IDEA Office Groups: Wellness in the New Normal – Every two weeks, on Tuesday at 12:15 pm hosted […]
Disability Employment Awareness Discussion – October 26, 2020
The All Access Employee Resource Group presents an event on Disability Employment Awareness hosted by Jennfier Kumiyama and Kevin Gifford-Tinker. This is a discussion about the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and the importance of accessibility in obtaining employment and in the workplace. Date: Monday, Oct. 26 On Google Calendar Time: 12 […]
Townhall: A Scientist’s Primer on Mental Health – September 9, 2020
Recent studies have revealed that mental health struggles are extremely common among researchers. Join the All Access Employee Resource Group Mental Health Initiative for “A Scientist’s Primer on Mental Health,” a one-hour seminar and discussion facilitated by Dragonfly Mental Health. Date: Wednesday, September 9 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm There are many misconceptions about mental health struggles, […]
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 […]
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 […]
ADA 30th Anniversary Week of Action
This month—July 26, to be exact—marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation that works to increase access and opportunity for people with disabilities across community life, including employment. The All Access Employee Resource Group has planned a Week of Action to raise awareness about disability inclusion […]
