Message of Support During Continuing Global Conflicts – from Lady Idos, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Dear Berkeley Lab Community, As violent conflict widens in the Middle East and other parts of the world, I continue to find the level of suffering and destruction very difficult and devastating to watch, as it must still be for many of you. I am heartbroken to see the continued conflict and the loss of […]
Lady Idos: Leading DOE-Wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for the Federal Workforce – Nov 7, 2023
Lady Idos: Leading DOE-Wide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) for the Federal Workforce Please join the Women’s Support and Empowerment Council (WSEC) and the IDEA Office for a hybrid presentation by Lady Idos (she/they), Berkeley Lab’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer. She will discuss her two-year assignment at the U.S. Department of Energy’s […]
2022 Director’s Awards – New IDEA Award Category
The Director’s Awards program recognizes the significant achievements of Lab employees. Each year, these awards are given for accomplishments, leadership, collaboration, multi-disciplinary science, cross-divisional projects, and commitment to excellence in support of the Lab’s mission and strategic goals. Berkeley Lab employees submit nominations of individuals and teams, which are then reviewed by a Lab-wide Director’s […]
Onboarding Program Website Launches
We’re excited to announce the development and launch of a new website focused on the new Berkeley Lab Onboarding Program. New staff members, hiring managers, admins, and any others who help onboard new hires (who we refer to as “onboarders”) can utilized this site when new hires join the Lab: onboarding.lbl.gov (please note, this in an […]
Next 90: API Past, Present & Future
Celebrate the Past: Asian Pacific Islander ERG The Asian and Pacific Islander community at the Lab has been active through the decades. Take a look back at some of its activities and the formation of the API ERG in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Experience the Present: Asian and Pacific Islander ERG Inder Monga, […]
Register for Added Discussion Sessions on Lab Values
There are four sessions this week and eight sessions next week. All Lab staff are encouraged to sign up to share their views on the behaviors that lead to the Lab’s values. Two sessions are closed captioned; Thursday, May 13 at 8:30 a.m. and Wednesday, May 19 at 11:30 a.m. Sign up today! Berkeley Lab’s […]
Three Questions for Open Mic Performer Andrea Taylor
With a dad, mom, and brothers that play instruments and sing, music has always been a part of Andrea Taylor’s life. But extreme performance jitters have prevented the singer/guitarist from sharing her talent in front of physical audiences, which makes the Lab’s Open Mic the perfect venue for her. Full Story>>
Pledge Seeks to End Use of Insensitive Science Term
Maurice Garcia-Sciveres of the Physical Sciences Area has started an online pledge to eliminate the term “master and slave,” which is often included in electronics and technical documents. Those who sign the pledge agree to use alternate terminology in their communications. “I pledge to not use the words Master and Slave to designate components or […]
George Floyd and the suffering in our communities
Monday, June 1, 2020 Dear friends and colleagues, Our community is suffering from unimaginable grief. The tragic death of George Floyd last week, the latest of many acts of race-related violence in our society, is echoed in the pain and anguish we see in the streets of our communities. At the same time, we are […]
Send an E-Card for Administrative Professionals Day (April 22)
Administrative Professionals Day, celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 22, recognizes and celebrates the important work and contributions of all administrative professionals in the U.S. Previously called National Secretaries Day in 1952, the name change reflects the changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s modern administrative workforce. Many teams at Berkeley Lab have celebrated […]
