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