Discover Solutions to Overcome Workplace Problems

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The Staff Ombuds Office provides a confidential place for employees to discuss and clarify concerns, identify options, and discover problem-solving strategies to constructively navigate and overcome workplace disputes and problems.  

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Who We Are

Learn about the office and meet our staff.

What We Do

Learn about the ways we can help you resolve conflict.

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What Guides Us

Learn about our guiding principles, set forth by the International Ombuds Association.

Spotlight: Words from our Visitors

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I have never felt more culturally affirmed than when talking to the staff ombuds office.
I am telling everyone I know to use the ombudsman services, especially around racism and bias in the office. There is so much.
The] Ombuds office became an invaluable workplace resource for me. I am learning so much each time we communicate.
I always feel so much more empowered and confident after speaking with your team - thank you.
The Ombudsperson] helped me sort through options I wouldn’t have thought of or considered and was so supportive and empathetic
The Ombudsperson] made me comfortable as a person of color. I could let my ethnic-ness be there with no judgment [or] code-switc

BSA: Flexible Work Experience Survey

The BSA Programs & Events Committee would like to hear directly from staff about their experiences regarding flexible work agreements. You can also participate in focus groups being held from April 19 through April 21. If interested, please complete the Flexible Work Experience Survey.

Contact Us- 510-642-7823. Language translation services including ASL are available.

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Latest Ombuds Report

2018-2020 Biennial Report Cover Page

To request a copy of this report in an alternative accessible format, please contact the Staff Ombuds Office at (510) 642-7823.

Book of the Month: The Conversation by Dr. Robert Livingston

The Conversation by Robert Livingston

Dr. Livingston presented recently at a Berkeley ChangemakerTM workshop to talk about his book, The Conversation:  How Seeking and Speaking the Truth about Racism Can Radically Transform Individuals and Organizations.  To hear directly from Dr. Livingston about key takeaways from his book, watch this video. 

Campus Events

Staff Career Development Workshops and NOW Encore Series- 

(all virtual via Zoom) – Visit the Career Development Workshops web page for more details, including the registration links.

  • The Skills You Bring – 11/30, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
  • LinkedIn II: Maximize Your Online Professional Presence – 12/8, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Get in Gear for a Breakthrough Year in Your Career! – 12/15, 11:30 am – 1 pm 

In the News

November 21, 2022

Nov 21
New Disability Access Compliance Drop-In Sessions

November 4, 2022

Nov 04
Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals

October 28, 2022

Oct 28
New Staff at the Staff Ombuds Office
News Archive

On-Demand Training to Reduce Workplace Conflict

LinkedIn Learning Courses:

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Greater Good Science Center Courses: