New Training Assignment for Davis campus Supervisors – Developing and Retaining Talent
Beginning August 1, all Davis campus supervisors and managers will be assigned the virtual instructor-led course Developing and Retaining Talent, designed specifically for UC Davis.
Managers play a critical role in helping employees build skills, explore career pathways and achieve their professional goals.
You’ll leave this course with practical strategies you can use immediately to support your employees and help retain talented staff.
Driven by Employee Feedback
In the 2025 Employee Experience Survey, Davis campus employees reported inconsistent support for career growth and development from their managers.
This training assignment is one action recommended by the Campus Experience Advisory Committee in response to Employee Experience Survey feedback and supports efforts to:
- Build more consistent manager practices across the organization.
- Strengthen support for employee growth and career development.
- Increase employee engagement, trust and retention.
More About the Training and Assignment
For Davis campus supervisors who have NOT completed the training, the Developing and Retaining Talent course will be assigned as a recommended course through the UC Learning Center on August 1, 2026.
- The instructor-led course takes approximately 3.5 hours to complete.
- More information about course completion timelines and expectations will be provided in the assignment notification.
- Newly hired supervisors and managers are already assigned this course as part of UC Davis’ People Management Essentials program.
- UC Davis Health supervisors and managers are welcome to register for the course via the UC Learning Center.
Support
- Visit the UC Learning Center webpage for login or course issues
- Job Aid: Find assigned and optional training
Employee Experience Survey
- Find more actions and progress in response to employee feedback
- See all actions recommended in response to employee feedback
