Self-Help Tools

This section is intended to provide self-help tools and information that staff can use on their own or recommend to others who are looking for ways to handle problematic situations or workplace conflicts. Please click on one of the topic headings for more information.

PAY EQUITY RESOURCES 

California Equal Pay Act(link is external)

California Pay Transparency and Applicant Salary Inquiry Restrictions(link is external)

Money Talks:  How to Effectively Negotiate at Berkeley(link is external)

How to Negotiate Salary:  Learn the Best Techniques to Help You Manage the Most Difficult Salary Negotiations and What You Need to Know When Asking for a Raise (Program on Negotiation, Harvard Law School)(link is external)

5 Strategies for Salary Negotiation as a Woman of Color(link is external)

Are you biased? I am (TEDxBasel)(link is external)

Salary Approval Matrix(link is external)

Equity Process Map(link is external)

Reclassification Request Process(link is external)

Compensation Compliance(link is external) (including stipend guidelines)

BULLYING

What is Bullying?

What Can I Do About Bullying?

Speak Up - Tell Your Story Effectively.pdf

How to Bust the Office Bully.pdf

UCOP Webinar on Workplace Bullying(link is external)

Workplace Bullying Prevention Policy(link is external)

UC Systemwide Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Policy (link is external) 

Addressing Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Website(link is external)

Reporting Portal for Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Policy(link is external)

Faculty Bullying Guidelines(link is external)

CIVILITY

Rules of Considerate Conduct.pdf

Responding to Rudeness.pdf

Preparation Check List.pdf

Quick Scripts.pdf

Sample Group Communication Guidelines.pdf

CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS

Bridging Differences Playbook- Greater Good Science Center(link is external)

How to Plan for a Crucial Conversation.pdf

EMAIL CIVILITY

Civil and Uncivil Uses of Email.pdf

Stop! Before Sending Ask These Questions.pdf

EARNEST APOLOGIES

Earnest Apologies.pdf

MEDIATION

Mediation Preparation Sheet

Mediation Process

New Mediation video

Watch this video to learn more about mediation at the Staff Ombuds Office.