UC Davis is strengthening employee well-being by bringing together the ASAP, WorkLife, Recognition, and the Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being (SFHWB) programs under one coordinated umbrella: Benefits and Employee Support.
Carol Kirshnit, longtime director of the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP), is retiring—leaving behind a remarkable legacy of care, compassion, and fierce commitment to the well-being of UC Davis employees.
The New Employee Welcome (NEW) event has returned to our Sacramento campus. After being held virtually via Zoom since the pandemic, NEW is back to welcome UC Davis Health’s newest hires in person.
A new e-course, “Benefits Eligibility for Rehired Retirees,” is now available via the UC Learning Center. This course covers benefits eligibility for Rehired Retirees and provides a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know to support this population, including key policies, common scenarios and best practices.
The Employee Experience (EX) Network (formerly Staff Experience Network) is an open community focused on improving the employee experience across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. Join quarterly meetings to access tools, share successes, and inspire local action in response to the Employee Experience Survey.
UC Davis Health’s New Employee Welcome (NEW), the biweekly welcome for new employees, has returned to in-person and on-site sessions on the Sacramento campus as of June 2. New hires learn about our unique mission and values, meet executives and other leaders, enjoy food and score swag. This required event is in response to employee feedback for inclusive, culture-building experiences.
Newly hired employees will receive an invitation from L&OD to attend NEW.
In mid-June, HR Learning and Organizational Development's Davis office location will move to the Administrative Services West (ASW) building on Research Park Drive joining the rest of Davis campus Human Resources. With L&OD’s move, the Heitman building is being returned to the Davis campus for academic purposes and instruction.
In this powerful first episode of the Workplace Violence Prevention Podcast, host Kimberly McLennan and guest therapist Elizabeth Sheesley reflect on Mental Health Awareness Month and the emotional realities of workplace violence in healthcare. Through the lens of a tragic shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital, they explore the mental health toll on caregivers, the stigma surrounding trauma in the workplace, and the urgent need for trauma-informed systems. The conversation includes prevention tips, support resources, and practical strategies for healing and resilience—both for individuals and organizations.
Beginning May 20, staff from UC Davis and UC Davis Health completed a three-day Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training to enhance their ability to respond to workplace crises with empathy, effectiveness, and resilience—reinforcing the university’s commitment to safety and mental wellbeing across its communities.
In recent weeks, online attackers have increasingly targeted UC staff with attempts to steal from them by changing their direct deposit information in UCPath.
Dozens of UC employees have fallen victim to these attacks, which use very sophisticated tactics, including stealing usernames and passwords via credible-looking phony websites and spoofing help desks via phone calls and text messages. The UC community needs to be vigilant and work together to defend against these types of threat actors.
Adam Burkholder, Director of Workplace Violence Prevention at UC Davis, plays a pivotal role in enhancing campus and health safety through strategic leadership. His efforts focus on promoting situational awareness, encouraging proactive reporting, and building a supportive culture where prevention and early intervention are prioritized. Under his guidance, UC Davis continues to strengthen its commitment to protecting staff, students, and the broader community.
The Workplace Violence Prevention team brought both insight and positivity to all five Thank Goodness for Staff events, engaging attendees with resources, meaningful conversations, and a strong sense of community.
In a recent presentation, three UC Health women’s health experts offered valuable guidance and insights for living a life of health, regardless of age or life stage. The physician experts focused on integrative (holistic) health, nutrition, and prevention and lifestyle.
