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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Latest Ombuds Report
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On-Demand Training to Reduce Workplace Conflict
LinkedIn Learning Courses:
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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
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Campus Events
2023 Summer Staff Appreciation Week
Reminder: It’s almost time for Staff Appreciation Week. Get ready for a very full week of appreciation from June 12 - 16.
Critical Voices in DEIB 2023: Distinguishing Anti-Racism from DEIBJ
The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) presents the Critical Voices in DEIB series. Critical Voices in DEIB frames key issues around race and equity issues, how they impact our community, and offers resources for how to advance racial equity and promote social justice at UC Berkeley. This year we are hosting Distinguishing Anti-Racism from DEIB: A conversation on applying Social Justice Frameworks to Higher Education, a panel discussion featuring Dr. Kevin Kumashiro, DeEtta Jones, Dr. Michael Benitez, and Dr. Kathleen Wong(Lau).
Event Details
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. PST
Via Zoom Webinar
To attend, Register Online.
