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Cultivating Diversity: Recruiting Resources for Hiring Managers

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Research shows that a diverse workforce not only enhances health outcomes and patient satisfaction but also fosters innovation, improves business strategies, and enhances our reputation as an employer of choice.

Acknowledging your emotions is important during a crisis.

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)

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

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.   

Staff Experience Network

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. 

UC Davis Resume Tips: Crafting a Resume That Says "You Belong Here"

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.

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

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:

New Campus Newsletter Directory

This online directory will help employees easily connect with campus news, research, events, groups and resources that are relevant to their workplace needs and interests.  

When it comes to your personal safety, take all threats seriously.

When it comes to your personal safety, take all threats seriously. 

In order to maintain a safe workplace, you must take all threats seriously, but remain calm.  Do not be afraid to call for help if you feel that the person in crisis may try to harm themselves or others. 

Understanding Medical Plan Rate Changes

Our generous medical plan benefits remain little changed for 2024, but factors outside our control are driving increases in our medical plan costs.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

It was first introduced back in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

What is domestic violence?

“Domestic violence shows itself in a number of different forms, whether it’s punching, slapping, choking, or threatening, manipulating, yelling and many others. No matter the situation, domestic violence is never okay.” It also affects many different people, from all walks of life, up to about 10 million people per year.  (www.domesticviolence.org)