Teleworking Safety Tip
Telework presents unique ergonomic challenges. Don’t ignore your discomfort. Get an ergo evaluation and make changes to your set-up. In August, four employees reported neck, shoulder, or wrist discomfort and got help. Contact a Lab ergo advocate at ergo@lbl.gov or call 510-486-6848. The Berkeley Lab Ergonomics Program provides ergonomic support and services to help optimize […]
October is LGBTQA+ History Month
In honor of LGBTQA+ History Month, the Lambda Alliance has planned a series of fun events. Please join us! LGBT History Month is an annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It was founded in 1994 by Missouri high-school history […]
Staff Wellness Workshop: Setting and Enforcing Healthy Limits – October 20, 2020
Commitments to work, relationships with friends and family, and the changes to our lives from the COVID-19 pandemic make setting healthy limits an increasing challenge. This workshop will help you to identify when you’re overextending yourself. You will also learn to set limits successfully by attending to and valuing your own needs and limitations. Presented […]
Virtual Postcards Highlight IDEA, ERGs & My Family@Berkeley Lab
In partnership with Creative Services, the IDEA office has launched three virtual postcards highlighting the IDEAs-in-Action website, Berkeley Lab’s Employee Resource Groups and the My Family@Berkeley Lab website. They’re available to download and share for outreach and promotion.
Latin-themed Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green – October 1, 2020
In collaboration with the Latin American & Native American (LANA) Employee Resource Group, the Groove Lounge is back for an evening of Latin themed music. Thursday, October 1 (add it to your calendar) Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm Zoom: streaming.lbl.gov In case you missed it, click here for past recordings: https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library/2020 Click here for audio only. […]
Get a Move On – Three Great Opportunities to Jump Start Your Running Habit
Lab (Virtual) Annual Runaround Oct. 23 The Lab’s Annual Runaround will be virtual on Friday, Oct. 23 at noon. Participants should complete at least 30 minutes of activity between Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 and submit proof to receive a Runaround t-shirt. Look for details on registration and the t-shirt design contest coming soon. Registration/Motivation. […]
September/October ‘Be Well at Work’ Workshops
I CAN! Commit to Activity and Nutrition @Home 4-Week Healthy Lifestyle Program Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept 22-Oct 15, 12:10-1 pm REGISTER Jumpstart a new healthy lifestyle at home, with this free 4-week interactive virtual program that will equip you with the skills you need to get started. I CAN! at Home will include nutrition workshops, […]
Latin American Heritage Month Zoom Background
This month’s Latin American Heritage Month banner was designed by LANA member and Creative Services Graphic Designer Eduardo de Ugarte and it’s now available as a Zoom background. DOWNLOAD HERE “To represent and celebrate the broad diversity of cultures represented in Latin America, I was inspired by traditional North and Central American textiles (provided by […]
Quick Wellness Tips
Health Net’s Wellness Team has created ten pre-recorded wellness tips for the Rise to the Challenge: Health & Wellness at Home series. The wellness tips range from 3 to 11 minutes in length. Individuals can click on the links below to listen and view the tips. The topics are listed below with the recording link […]
Berkeley Lab’s Open Mic for Postdoc Appreciation Week – September 25, 2020
Join us for an evening of music, poetry and community on Friday, September 25th. The Career Pathways Office and the IDEA Office are hosting an Open Mic night in honor of Postdoc Appreciation Week 2020. Please join us and celebrate by showing off your talent and skills and recognize the Lab’s Postdoc community! Everyone is […]
