Administrative Officers at UC Davis Health

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

Administrative Officers help their departments to leverage the power of Human Resources.

About Administrative Officers (HR Liaisons) and Role

The Administrative Officer serves as the primary liaison for the assigned departments and/or divisions for UC Davis Health to Central Human Resources Departments.  Administrative Officers play an integral role in facilitating and providing guidance to the department's supervisors, managers, and all leadership on a wide array of complex and multi-dimensional talent management and staffing matters.  Administrative Officers assist supervisors and managers in their work with Central Human Resources to achieve desired outcomes.

If you require additional assistance or advice please contact the  Administrative Officer assigned to your department/unit. Refer to the Administrative Officer page to identify the Administrative Officer assigned to your department.

If no Administrative Officer is assigned to the department, you may also contact UC Davis Health HR reception at (916)734-2362 and they will assist in guiding you to the appropriate department. You can also find more HR department information at https://hr.ucdavis.edu/

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