Human Resources Initiatives
As a member of Administration (formerly known as Business and Administrative Services, or BAS), Human Resources follows a planning process called BAS Excels. We have developed a set of strategic objectives and identified initiatives that will help us meet those objectives. In the table below are several of our strategic objectives and the initiatives already under way to support them.
Our objectives are designed to support HR’s primary mission: To help UC Berkeley create an environment where the best people can do their best work.
HR, along with University Health Services, the Staff Ombuds Office, and the Center for Organizational Effectiveness (COrE) recently made a presentation to the Chancellor and his Cabinet about the staff climate at Berkeley and the programs that are currently in place, or that we recommend, to address climate issues. The handout from that presentation is also posted on this website, at http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/about/strategy.htm.
| Strategic Objectives | Initiative | Current Status | Want to know more? |
| Develop expertise and competence by providing the right training and development opportunities at the right time. | HR
Curriculum A comprehensive curriculum for Department Personnel Managers, HR staff, and others who carry out HR activity, developed with input from campus HR professionals. |
Phase I Roll-out: Six of nine subject areas, with ten brand new courses offered this fall and winter. | Learn about currently offered HR Curriculum courses Review the project strategy and overview (PDF) |
Put in place systems and process to help the University recruit and retain the best people. Position talent for present and future success. Engage customers throughout design, testing, implementation, assessment, and periodic review of systems and processes. |
Staff
Infrastructure Initiative (Career Compass) Projects to carry out the Chancellor’s initiative to redesign the infrastructure of staff programs, including the classification system, compensation programs, career management, and performance management systems. |
Job structure and job family definitions complete. Level descriptors being customized for each subfamily. Career and performance management projects currently being planned. | Background,
project documents, and current updates are posted at http://careercompass.berkeley. edu/. Send questions or comments to careercompass@berkeley.edu. |