While working remotely, Berkeley employees face a number of challenges. The Staff Ombuds Office continues to serve staff to find problem-solving strategies during these unprecedented times. In the month of March, the Staff Ombuds Office had 55 confidential appointments and continues to provide ombuds services by phone to support staff.
Following are some helpful links to Berkeley websites that provide information to address work-related challenges:
Staff Basic Needs
- Dependent Care Support for Staff
- Berkeley CareBubbles
- Addressing Relationship Violence During Shelter in Place
- Message to Campus Disability Community re COVID-19
Reducing Stress & Anxiety
Working Remotely
- UC Berkeley's COVID-19 Health and Safety Guide for Returning to the Workplace
- Return to the Workplace Decision Tree
- UCOP Guidelines for Reimbursable Expenses for Remote Work during the Shelter-In-Place
COVID-19 Paid Leave Policies/Procedures
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University of California COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave Executive Order in English & Spanish
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Summary and FAQs for All COVID-19 Related Leaves (Federal & UC)
- People and Culture: "Hot Topics" Regarding COVID-19 Leave FAQS
COVID 19 Job Protection Information
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President Napolitano’s Job Protection Announcement in English & Spanish
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Answers to Questions About UC Job Protection in English & Spanish
Performance Conversations During COVID-19 for Non-Represented Staff
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Achieve Together Training – NEW “microlearning” videos on Effective and Meaningful Remote Performance Conversations & Setting and Achieving Goals with Adaptability
Leading & Managing Remotely
- UC Berkeley Guide to People Management During COVID-19
- Managers' Forum Covid-19 Special Edition: Taking Care of Yourselves and Your Teams during a Pandemic (video)
Health Advisories & Information
Latest COVID-19 Campus Updates
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All of the latest campus COVID-19 news and university updates can be found on the UC Berkeley Coronavirus homepage.