Last year, more than 18 tons of UCOP records were removed and destroyed. Next month, we'll have another chance to declutter when recycling barrels and locked shred bins appear in all UCOP buildings.

The Fair Wage/Fair Work Plan, which requires that all UC employees hired to work at least 20 hours a week be paid at least $15 per hour, will be phased in over the next three years.

Under the centralized Technology Asset Management Program, Information Technology Services provides one standard computing bundle per employee. When an employee leaves or switches departments, the equipment reverts to ITS or goes with the staff member to the new department.

Does your department have recurring monthly charges? Eliminate the need to obtain approval for each monthly invoice by setting up an annual purchase order.

Because UC is a public institution and employee compensation is considered a public record, the university is conducting its annual disclosure of systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2014.

Robert Cook joins returning OPSA steering committee members Tracy Fitzgerald, Matthew Leet and Karla Wood for the 2015-16 term.

If you’ve been putting off your performance reviews, now would be a good time to get started! There are just a few days left before the deadline for employee self-appraisals.

Voting for OP Staff Assembly leaders end this Friday, July 10. Read the candidates' statements and cast your ballot for up to four candidates.

The UCOP phone system is being replaced over the next months. Get details about equipment, training and the schedule for the switch.

Michael A. Fehr of UCLA and Naomi Nakamura of UCSF Medical Center have been elected staff representatives to the University of California Retirement System Advisory Board.

This month's Business Resource Center newsletter — the BRC Blast — gives deadlines for closing out FY 2014-15.