Webinar on Caregiver Stress – the “Sandwich Generation” – April 21, 2020
Date: April 21, 2020 The “Sandwich Generation,” those taking care of both children and elders, may experience additional stress during the coronavirus shelter-in-place. Join Maureen Kelly, a counselor at the UCB ElderCare program, on April 21 at 12:10 p.m. to learn about coping strategies and resources. Resources: Event Presentation Care giving Challenges During the COVID-19 […]
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 […]
Zoom Session: Setting and Enforcing Healthy Limits – April 15, 2020
This is a workshop provided by the Lab’s Employee Assistance Program. Speaker: Leslie Bell, PhD., LCSW. Employee Assistance Counselor Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Time: 12:10 – 1:30 pm Setting and Enforcing Healthy Limits and Boundaries – Slide Presentation Many of us are drawn to work in higher education out of a commitment to service. […]
science@home: The Lawrence Hall of Science
You and your child can do science in your kitchen or back yard. The Lawrence Hall of Science has a slate of videos, activities, and resources and a full schedule of live streams to keep your family engaged without having to leave your home. Check out the resources!
Family Friendly Science Session: Water in the 21st Century
Water Supplies in the 21st Century: Old Systems, Emerging Threats, and some Clever New Approaches Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Zoom: https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/816753971 Even in the midst of a major new problem (you-know-what), the old problems don’t go away. Water remains a critical issue threatening the economic vitality of California, the […]
IDEA Brown Bag: Inclusive Virtual Teams – April 15, 2020
Fostering and sustaining an inclusive team culture is an important underpinning of Berkeley Lab’s IDEA strategy. Virtual teams (or teams with remote employees) are no exception. Whether you are part of a fully distributed workforce like Energy Sciences Network (ESnet), or you have a remote co-worker living in another state: we must make every effort […]
Homework Help Needed
Many Lab parents are helping with homework, but even the strongest can be stumped when it comes to chemistry, physics, and math. If you are comfortable with middle school and high school science and math, please volunteer to tutor. The program may be open to the community after an internal trial. Volunteer Sign Up Form.
Zoom Movie: “People Like Me” on Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Join Lambda and All Access Employee Resource Groups for a screening of People Like Me Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Time: 12 noon Calendar & login information People Like Me is a film about autism acceptance. It features interviews with non-speaking autistic adults about their visions for the future. People Like Me is an official […]
Your Community Needs You: Donation and Volunteer Opportunities
Local organizations are seeking donations and volunteers to meet the growing needs in our communities due to COVID-19. There are a variety of opportunities, from food bank donations to tutoring. See how you can get involved.
Working Remotely Training Videos
Working remotely with your team poses new challenges and opportunities. Two training videos on LinkedIn Learning share best practices for effective remote meetings, project management, conflict management, time management, and more.
