Acknowledgement of COVID challenges for our South Asian Colleagues
Dear API ERG members, During this time as COVID-19 cases surge in India and other parts of the world, the Berkeley Lab’s Asian Pacific Islander (API) ERG acknowledges this terrible situation for our South Asian colleagues. India is currently facing a devastating second COVID wave and lacks resources to combat it. Other Asian countries are […]
Together, we can support victims of sexual assault – A message from UC President Drake
Earlier this month, I joined victims and advocates around the world in recognizing the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. To all survivors who have experienced sexual violence: We see you, honor you, and are here to support you. For more information about reporting and resources, visit the FAIR Office website: https://fair.lbl.gov
Healthy & Well Website Overview Brown Bag – April 20, 2021
As you know, the last year has been a challenge and we’ve all had to adapt in ways we’d never contemplated before. To help support all the changes we’ve faced, the IDEA Office & Health Services has launched a new website: Healthy & Well at LBNL. We’ve designed it to be a central location for […]
Administrative Professionals Day is April 21 – Send an e-card!
Administrative Professionals Day, celebrated this year on Wednesday, April 21, 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 […]
February is American Heart Month!
Let’s focus on our hearts and health. Include healthy habits in your daily routines to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Your heart is a muscle, the more exercise, and activity you do, the stronger and healthier it becomes. See the links below for some tips and facts about heart health, cardio fitness […]
Webinar on Bright Horizons Back-Up Care – February 16, 2021
The Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefit makes it easier to find reliable care in advance or at the last minute. Learn more about your back-up care benefit so that your children and adult or elder relatives are well cared for — even when you have to be at work — at this webinar on Feb. […]
Boost your career this year with the UC Alumni Career Network
Did you ever wish you had a community of experts to call upon for help navigating the ins and outs of your career, from dealing with difficult situations to managing work-life balance? The UC Alumni Career Network offers just that: Each month, join UC alumni and other members of the UC community for real-world, pertinent […]
Spring 2021 WorkFit Virtual Workshops
Do you miss working out at the gym or taking class with your friends? Are you struggling to exercise consistently at home? Do you wish you had an expert at your side to help you out with your yoga practice, exercise routine or cardio workout? Well then, join us for a WorkFit workshop! Our instruction-based, […]
Be Well at Work: The Emotional Aspects of Caregiving – January 26, 2021
“Caregiving is a temporary stage in a relationship which will take you to a level of compassion that you have never before experienced…” Beth Witrogen McLeod. Caring for or concern for an elder creates a multitude of emotional responses, including anxiety, frustration, and guilt. It also can provide an opportunity for new self- awareness and […]
Be Well at Work: Habits: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly – January 25, 2021
Brought to you by our friends at UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work program: For most of us, the pandemic, sheltering in place, and the struggle for racial justice have upended our daily lives. We’ve been forced to adapt, and adapt quickly, to radical change and uncertainty. In the face of so much upheaval, our […]
