People & Culture

Includes leadership, change management, training, digital skills, community spotlights (includes UC Tech Leaders)

UC Digital Accessibility Community of Practice Launches Strong with Systemwide Interest 

July 3, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Announcements/Events, Digital Experience, People & Culture, ,

Register now for the next UC Digital Accessibility CoP meeting

More than 190 participants from across the UC system joined the June 17 kickoff meeting for the new Digital Accessibility Community of Practice (CoP), showing broad interest in strengthening accessibility efforts through collaboration, shared learning, and practical problem-solving. Almost every participant was able to…
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Why Learning and Development Matters 

June 29, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, ,

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - Learning and Development with an image of three people talking in a work environment

A growing body of research highlights the clear connection between employee development, engagement, and retention.  Dr. Jennifer Chatman of UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, whose work focuses on organizational culture and leadership, emphasizes that strong workplace cultures are built…
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Invest in Your Leadership: Berkeley People Management Executive Coaching Program

June 24, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

UC Berkeley’s Berkeley People Management (BPM): Executive Coaching Program with image of UCB Tower

In today’s fast-moving technology and higher education landscape, strong people leadership is as critical as technical expertise. Whether you’re leading teams, driving projects or shaping strategy, strong people leadership requires continuous personal growth, deep self-reflection, and adaptive strategies. UC Berkeley’s…
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Take the Next Step in Your Career with My UC Career

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

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC: My UC Career with an image of people conversing at work

Brought to you by Systemwide Human Resources, People Strategy, Talent & Culture UC faculty and staff: have you ever wondered: Career growth often begins with questions like these. That’s why the University of California provides all faculty and staff with…
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Inside the Interview Debrief, Part One: What Panelists Are Really Saying After You Leave the Room 

May 26, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - ​​Inside the Interview Debrief: Lessons From Hundreds of Panel Interviews​ with image of people conversing at work

By Connie Tremblay  One of the most fascinating parts of my job as a recruiter is getting to experience the full arc of the candidate journey: the excitement I hear from the candidate leading up to a panel interview, observing…
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Meet Tech Leader Shohreh Bozorgmehri

May 19, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, 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?   Shohreh Bozorgmehri    What is Your Title? UC Location?    I am currently transitioning from my…
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Mentorship at UC: Where Growth and Connection Meet 

May 13, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, ,

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Mentorship is one of the most meaningful ways we invest in the people who carry out the University of California’s mission every day. Across UC, staff, faculty, and leaders contribute not only through their expertise, but through the relationships they build,…
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