October 14, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events
Join the no-cost Microsoft 365 Copilot sessions designed exclusively by the Microsoft Training Program team for those in the UC system. If you were unable to attend any of the
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October 14, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management
By Andrea King, Systemwide Associate Director, Talent Development Technology work is often associated with technical expertise: cybersecurity, data analysis, programming, infrastructure, applications, and emerging tools. But technical knowledge is only part of what helps technology teams succeed. The ability to…
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September 11, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management
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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September 1, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management
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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May 27, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, People and Management
Across the University of California, professional growth isn’t just encouraged—it’s actively supported. One example is UC Berkeley’s annual Next Opportunity at Work (NOW) Conference, a systemwide event designed to help staff reflect on their careers, build new skills, and…
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May 26, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management
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…
Read more about Inside the Interview Debrief, Part One: What Panelists Are Really Saying After You Leave the Room