Tag Archive: professional growth

Looking for Answers, Best Practices, or Career Insights? Explore Gartner

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

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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, , , ,

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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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Why Learning and Development Matters 

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

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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, , , ,

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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, , , ,

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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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Register by June 1 – Investing in Growth: UC Staff Explore New Opportunities at the NOW Conference

May 27, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, People and Management, , ,

Next Opportunity at Work Event (NOW) - Register Now

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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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, , , ,

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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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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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