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Shout-Out for Yem Ling Fong

Yem Ling Fong has helped Patricia Nguyễn start her UCOP employee experience feeling welcome and supported every step of the way.


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No more “click here”: Amy Chen shares why descriptive link text is important

Get an easy-to-understand overview of why link descriptors like "click here" and "read more" are problematic, best practices to use instead and real-life examples to draw from.


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Oakland staff: EMS available Apr. 4 to reserve hoteling workspaces and meeting rooms

Here’s how to schedule a hoteling workspace or meeting room.


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Be careful about financial adviser solicitations

It’s easy to confuse these unauthorized advisers with UC-contracted financial planning services. To be clear, UC contracts exclusively with Fidelity Investments for all financial education and guidance services through a dedicated team that is well-versed in UC retirement benefits.


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Save on Columbia Sportswear brands

UCOP employees can use a special coupon to visit the exclusive Columbia Sportswear Employee Store in Richmond, CA, from March 4 - 27.


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Show your support for climate-focused research

Join the UC Advocacy Network in encouraging state lawmakers to support funding for climate-focused research, as outlined in Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal.


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Reminder: Share your feedback on the Open Enrollment website and mailing

Last year, we took a new approach to Open Enrollment communications and we want to know if it was helpful. Please share your thoughts in a quick online survey.


Meet Learning & Organizational Development Specialist Oscar Lara

Oscar brings a DEI focus to UCOP’s Learning and Development team.


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Manager resources: Returning to the office and more

New learning opportunities can help you support employees in returning to the office, completing STEP conversations and more.


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Managers’ Corner: Learn to support employees in returning to the office

The next People Leaders Forum will give supervisors and managers an opportunity to discuss ideas and best practices for our hybrid work environment.


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Read the Link holiday issue

The special winter break issue of Link was full of fascinating podcasts and feel good news. Here’s how to read it.


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Learn music, photography or other creative skills with LinkedIn Learning

Looking for something to do over the holidays? Pick up or hone a creative skill through your LinkedIn Learning membership.


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New security banner for outside emails

Beginning Sunday, Dec. 19, emails originating outside UC will include a security banner to help alert you to possible spam or phishing emails.