Under new guidelines, retirees who return to UC employment within 26 weeks (6 months) of retirement and meet specific eligibility criteria will be offered the "Mid-level" faculty/staff benefits package instead of retiree medical benefits. UC retiree medical benefits will be suspended for any rehired retiree who is offered faculty/staff benefits, regardless of whether they enroll.

Health system ranked No. 19 among 700 listed institutions with at least 5,000 employees

UC has established a new, temporary Systemwide Wildfire Catastrophic Leave Bank to support UC employees affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles region. Donate vacation or PTO by March 31.

We often share and/or exhibit experiences of stress and anxiety, particularly during uncertain times or after significant events—whether political, social, or economic in nature.

I believe wellness is the act of healthy habits both physically and mentally. To understand that, wellness will help you thrive!

Bystander intervention is when an individual or group takes action to de-escalate or address a hostile, harassing, or inappropriate situation.

Employee feedback and improvements in equitable hiring practices cited as key factors.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program offers UC Davis employees the opportunity to have their federal loan balances forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments.

Take a midday break and join us for Nosh, Network & Navigate: Savor Connections and Resources, a lively lunch event designed to help you connect with colleagues from UC Davis Health and UC Davis Campus.

Wellness means finding balance in physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of life, while prioritizing self-care and making choices that support our overall happiness and health.

UC has expanded access to paid sick leave for certain staff and academic employees who were previously ineligible and introduced new protections for those using paid sick leave, as well as leave following a reproductive loss.

We are proud to announce that 10 exceptional leaders from UC Davis and UC Davis Health have been selected as participants in the 2025 UC-Coro Systemwide Leadership Collaborative.

The Hiring Experience: We’re currently evaluating job descriptions for our most highly populated job classifications and series, aiming for uniformity.

As we approach Veterans Day, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to the hundreds of veterans who are part of our UC Davis family.

Your service to our country is deeply appreciated, and we are proud to have you as part of our community.

The Onboarding Toolkit for supervisors and managers was recently updated to provide best practices and templates for creating a supportive, engaging start for new hires. 

This aligns with key goals identified in our Campus Staff Experience Survey, UC Davis Health's CommUNITY Feedback Survey and The Hiring Experience initiative. The Onboarding Toolkit redefines onboarding with a focus on belonging, integration and growth—key areas identified to improve staff engagement.