Human Resources

Acknowledging your emotions is important during a crisis.

When dealing with a person in crisis, they may say things that are offensive or hurtful.  It is important to practice rational detachment so that what they say does not cause us to escalate and show heightened emotions. We may feel upset or angry during these situations, but by acknowledging your emotions, you can gain a better understanding of what you’re experiencing and prevent them from overwhelming you. If necessary, feel free to walk away for a few minutes to regain your composure.  (crisisprevention.com)

UC Regents approve plan to boost the financial health of the UC Retirement Plan. With this newly approved model, UC is contributing more into employee retirement and it will not cost employees a thing!

The actions you take in the first three minutes of a crisis can help you to stay safe.   

In an active shooter situation, there are some things you can do to help you stay safe.  First, you must respond. Our body tends to react in one of three ways during a stressful situation.  Fight, flight, or freeze.  Try your best to react in a way that will keep you safe.   

The goal of the Staff Experience Network is to work alongside the Campus Staff Experience Advisory Group and communicate changes at the local level, where we can make the most difference. 

At UC Davis, we're committed to providing resources, best practices, and support to future employees. Why? Because we're genuinely invested in your success – from the start of your job search, all the way to your first day on the job.

Being aware of your surroundings can help you stay safe. 

The best way to protect yourself while in the workplace or outside of it is to build situational awareness.  By definition, situational awareness is the “ability to directly know and perceive, to feel, or to be cognizant of events around you.” Simply put, know your surroundings and who is around you to protect yourself from unwarranted attacks.

Self-care is important when managing crisis situations. 

When working in a high stress environment, it can be easy to lose yourself and get burnt out over time.  It is important to prioritize self-care so that you can show up as your best self at work. 

Self-care activities help with your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  Taking care of yourself helps build resilience and equips you to handle challenges more effectively.

Here are some ideas for practicing self-care: