Make Your Meetings More Active

  • Include items on your meeting agenda that require participants to get out of their seats (breakout groups, stand and write ideas on an easel).
  • Choose movement friendly meeting locations (walkable neighborhoods, on-site gym, nearby park).
  • Hire a professional instructor (pilates, yoga, tai chi, stretching, Zumba) to lead a class before or during the meeting.
  • Point out the stairs and encourage attendees to use them. Consider including the location of stairs in meeting directions or putting arrows to the stairs in front of elevators.
  • Organize a group walk early in the morning, during a break or before/after dinner.
  • Consider incorporating standing ovations after each speaker to encourage participants to stand and stretch.

Standing Breaks

  • At least once an hour, participants should be encouraged to stand up to improve blood circulation, boost metabolism, and relieve physical discomfort from sitting for prolonged periods of time.
  • Announce that it is fine to stand up and move around, as needed. If possible, provide raised tables for those electing to stand during the meeting.

Stretch Breaks

  • Stretch breaks help participants wake up their bodies and minds.
  • Encourage people to stand up and stretch in place.
  • Try playing a Healthy UC Davis WakeBreak video! These instructor-led stretch videos range from 4 to 15 minutes. 

Breathing Exercise

  • Focused breathing is an energizing activity that can help relax and clear your mind. Simply inhale for four seconds, hold it for seven seconds, and exhale for eight seconds.

Suggested Activity Agendas

LENGTH OF MEETINGSTANDING BREAKSTRETCH BREAKSBREATHING BREAKSMOVEMENT BREAKSWALKING BREAKS
50 - 60 minx x  
2 - 4 hoursxxxx 
All Dayxxxxx

Workplace Violence Prevention Training

UC Workplace Violence Prevention Training: Understanding and Addressing Workplace Violence

Workplace Violence Prevention Training

  • Roughly 20 minutes
  • Completion required within 30 days, annually thereafter
  • Assigned through UCLC on Sept. 5
     

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In accordance with California Senate Bill 553, UC Davis is implementing new Workplace Violence Prevention training. This training is designed to help employees on the Davis campus to recognize, report, and respond to workplace violence effectively.


Training Required for ALL Davis Campus Employees

UC's Workplace Violence Prevention Training prepares employees to:
 
  • Define workplace violence according to California state law
  • Understand the components of the Workplace Violence Prevention program specific to your location
  • Report incidents of workplace violence through appropriate channels
  • Access resources and additional training available at your location

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FAQs on Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Required to Take Training
  • Staff and academic employees

  • Student staff

Not Required to Take Training
  • Emeriti faculty

  • UC Davis Health employees or Police officers (trained separately)


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Special supervisor guidance

  • Supervisors are responsible for ensuring employees who do not have computer access are provided with adequate training time or alternative arrangements to view the content.

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