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.
![The] Ombuds office became an invaluable workplace resource for me. I am learning so much each time we communicate.](https://staffombuds.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/styles/openberkeley_widgets_spotlight_full/public/general/quote_3_0.png?itok=R0AmwM4p)
![The Ombudsperson] helped me sort through options I wouldn’t have thought of or considered and was so supportive and empathetic](https://staffombuds.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/styles/openberkeley_widgets_spotlight_full/public/general/quote_5_0.png?itok=s2hEpuAi)
![The Ombudsperson] made me comfortable as a person of color. I could let my ethnic-ness be there with no judgment [or] code-switc](https://staffombuds.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/styles/openberkeley_widgets_spotlight_full/public/general/quote_6_0.png?itok=RTrY2YzQ)
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Campus Events
Becoming an Anti-Racist Campus Virtual Symposium: February 1, 2023
The Becoming An Anti-Racist Campus Symposium is an opportunity to participate in collective learning, and conversations about, UC Berkeley’s path to becoming an Anti-Racist campus. Visit the UC Berkeley Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, & Justice Anti-Racism resource page for further details!
Join the Conversation: Dismantling Racism Study and Action Group Meeting
If you are interested in learning more about the work of the Staff Ombuds Office, we will be presenting at a special open meeting of the Dismantling Racism Study & Action Group. This meeting will focus largely on the 2020-2022 Staff Ombuds Office Biennial Report and systemic issues of pay equity for staff.
Date and Time: Feburary 16, 2023- 12:00-1:30pm
Meeting link: zoom link
UC Black Administrators' Council (UCBAC) Conference 2023: Reunited with Purpose
Date and time
Mon, Feb 27, 2023, 8:00 AM – Tue, Feb 28, 2023, 1:00 PM PST
Location
Highlander Union Building (HUB) Conference Space 900 University Ave Riverside, CA 92507
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On-Demand Training to Reduce Workplace Conflict
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- Conflict Resolution Foundations
- Managing Team Conflict
- Curated Conflict Management Learning Path by UC Berkeley
- Improving Your Listening Skills
- Leading Virtual Meetings