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.
While we’ve seen strong participation in the 2025 Employee Experience Survey so far, we are extending the survey deadline by two additional weeks—through June 2.
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.
The Employee Experience Network is here to work alongside the Employee Experience Advisory Committees from both the Davis campus and UC Davis Health to communicate changes at the local level, where we can all make the most difference.
When you think about what makes UC Davis and UC Davis Health truly special, it’s not just the groundbreaking research or world-class care. It's the people—the ones who show up, dig deep, and quietly move mountains every single day.
On April 22, ten of these incredible staff members were honored at the 2025 Chancellor's Outstanding Staff Awards ceremony—a warm, spirited evening hosted at Chancellor Gary May’s residence.
