Guidance and Resources for Managing Transitions
Given the current economic environment, departments are looking at ways to continue carrying out the University's mission in a time of reduced funds and related challenges. For last December's Department Human Resources Managers meeting, Human Resources asked a panel of campus experts to share their expertise on strategies for creating and maintaining positive working environments while dealing with a constrained budget situation.
Panelists reminded departments that adhering to bargaining agreements and personnel policies will be important to maintain equity and fairness if workforce reductions are needed. Departments were also encouraged to strengthen their communication strategies to promote transparency and to help staff adapt to the shift in business conditions.
CARE Services can confidentially assist supervisors, managers, chairs, deans, and other administrators with workplace challenges. These may be organizational concerns, such as restructuring, personnel transitions, layoffs, and critical incidents, or individual concerns, such as job performance, difficult behavior, threat of violence, or a personal crisis. Management consultations are available by phone or in person; for more information or to schedule a consultation, please call 643-7754.
As departments work to minimize the impact of budget cuts, they will also be challenged with managing the stress of difficult transitions. The Staff Ombuds Office can provide a confidential and impartial perspective to staff who would like to discuss their workplace options. Employees who have questions about their employment rights and benefits can find a wealth of information available on the HR website. Additional information about benefits and employment services is available on the UCOP At Your Service website.
- Detailed information about avoiding, implementing, and surviving organizational layoffs
- Information on collective bargaining units.
- For information about Workers' Compensation/disability accommodation in employment, contact Phyllis Lyons, 642-8659, or check the Disability Management website.
- Stay up to date with the Budget Central and Campus Budget Office websites
- For information about reclassification procedures, visit the Promotional and Transfer Increases website.
"Managing Staff through Transitions" Workshops
Human Resources is hosting workshops that provide information about a variety of issues that occur during times of reduced funds and related challenges.
Implementing Reductions in the WorkforceThis workshop will provide step-by-step guidance in facilitating equitable and transparent workforce reductions. At the end of the class, participants will be familiar with the relevant policies, resources, and process to achieve this goal.
Motivating and Retaining an Engaged Workforce During TransitionDate: August 27, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (class code: BEHRT010090827)
Date: September 2, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (class code: BEHRT010090902)
A workshop offering strategies and techniques to motivate and retain an engaged workforce.
Audience:Date: September 2, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (class code: BEHRT018090902)
Date: September 30, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (class code: BEHRT018090930)
All classes are for Supervisors, Managers, and Department Human Resources Managers.
Location:All classes will be taught in Room 135 at 2150 Shattuck Avenue.
Registration:Enrollment capacity is up to 25 persons per class. To register for classes, log on the to Blu portal (http://blu.berkeley.edu) and click on UCB Learning Center at the bottom of the "Self Service" column on the upper left-hand side of the page. Enter the class code number in the "Search the catalog" box and click on "go."