People and Management

How to Stand Out: What Hiring Managers Notice Beyond Technical Skills  

September 11, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - How to Stand Out with a photo of Connie Tremblay, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner / Executive Recruiter

By Connie Tremblay, Sr. IT Talent Partner  Communication is the most frequently requested skill in today’s job market, appearing in nearly 55% of more than 4.6 million job postings analyzed by Jobscan.  That statistic may come as a surprise in…
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Get to Know UC Tech Leader Brad Starkey-Owens

September 10, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, Tech Leaders, , , ,

UC Tech Leader Brad Starkey-Owens, Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UC Davis

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Brad Starkey-Owens  What is Your Title? UC Location?  Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UC…
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A Decade of Connection: How ERGs Help Build Networks 

September 1, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, , , , ,

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - How ERGs Help Build Networks with picture of author Dennis McIver

By Dennis McIver, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program Manager  Last November, I reached ten years of service with the University of California. As I look back on the last decade, I’m deeply humbled by the experiences I’ve had, the lessons I’ve learned, and the friends I’ve made…
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Grow Your Leadership Skills with UCB’s Free Power Skills and Communication Certificates

August 6, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC: UCB Free Offering for UC System with an image of the Berkeley People Management Tree Graphic: Grow Today, Grow Your Knowledge, Grow Your Team, Grow the Organization

Did you know that two professional development certificate programs are available free of charge to employees across the entire University of California system?   Berkeley People & Culture’s People & Organization Development team offers the Berkeley People Management: Power Skills Series &…
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Getting to Know UC Tech Leader Adam Hills-Meyer

August 4, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, People and Management, Tech Leaders, , ,

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Adam Hills-Meyer  What is Your Title? UC Location?  Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UC…
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Looking for Answers, Best Practices, or Career Insights? Explore Gartner

July 15, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, , ,

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - exploring Gartner as a resource with an image of 3 people conversing at work

Whether you’re planning your next career move, learning about AI, leading a project, or trying to solve a workplace challenge, you already have access to one of the University’s most valuable professional resources.  Through a collaboration between UC Office of the President (UCOP) Systemwide Human Resources…
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Inside the Interview Debrief, Part Two: How to Help the Panel See You as a Strong Hire 

July 6, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - ​​Inside the Interview Debrief pt 2 - with image of 3 people conversing at work

By Connie Tremblay  In part one of this blog series, I shared what often happens after a candidate leaves the interview room: the candid debrief conversation where panelists share perspectives, discuss concerns, and assess whether the…
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