Still Serving Their Country
The Lab honored its military veterans and those still in service at a luncheon as part of National Veterans Month. Click to see more photos of the lunch. You can join the Veterans Employee Resource Group by going to https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/ to learn more.
Employee Resource Group (ERG) Open House
Would you like to learn more about Berkeley Lab’s Employee Resource Groups (ERG)? Come by Pers Hall for a chance to talk to ERG leaders and members and sign up to join one of the groups. Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Location: Building 54, Room 130 Pers Hall What […]
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Offices Launches New Employee Resource Group Website
The Berkeley Lab’s DEI office is pleased to announce the launch of the new Employee Resource Group (ERG) website: https://berkeleylab-erg.lbl.gov/ What is an Employee Resource Group (ERG) you ask? ERGs are groups of employees who join together based on shared characteristics or life experiences to provide fellowship, friendship and support, enhance career and personal development […]
Stewardship Responsibilities – A Note from Mike Witherell
In early November, Berkeley Lab Director, Mike Witherell emailed all scientific and engineering staff with a message about our stewardship responsibilities as members of the Berkeley Lab community. As the Lab’s Stewardship website states, “Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is committed to conducting groundbreaking research in science and technology, with a special focus on national priorities. […]
Sharing Thanksgiving Dinner and What’s a Quokka?
The friendship of Charlene Yang and Rebecca Hartman-Baker spans continents. They met in Australia, ended up together once again at NERSC, and now head the gLoBaL Employee Resource Group. gLoBaL is matching hosts and guests for Thanksgiving dinner. Read how their friendship made that possible.
How Inclusive Leadership Can Accelerate Your Team
With inclusive leadership, team members feel they are treated respectfully and fairly, are valued and sense that they belong, and are confident and inspired. Learn how the six traits of inclusive leadership can help drive innovation and results. More information>>
IDEA Brown Bag for Supervisors – Inclusive Leadership – October 10, 2019
Chief DEI Officer Lady Idos will lead a series of IDEA Brown Bag sessions for supervisors and managers. This week’s topic is Inclusive Leadership. For articles, trainings and discussion guides on the topic, check out our IDEAs in Action website. This is a safe place to bring questions and feedback on IDEA at the Lab, […]
See How Employees Shared Their Thoughts on IDEA
This summer employees at Berkeley Lab were presented with four questions: one each on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. They used online polls, stickies, and chalk to express their views. View this photo essay on the experience and add your voice.
Lab Responses to “What does inclusion mean to you?”
Some 200 staff and affiliates — online, offsite, and in the cafeteria — have answered the question “What Does Inclusion Look Like?” Here are their responses. You can be yourself, feel welcomed and part of the group, and can walk away feeling good knowing you are genuinely liked regardless of color, sex, gender, race, or […]
Three Questions For Kat Bedford on Inclusion
Kat Bedford has seen lots of changes in her 23 years at the Lab. IDEA is one change that excites her for its potential to grow the Lab’s culture. In our Three Questions For series, she talks about what inclusion means to her. More>>
