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 28, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, People & Culture
Each year, the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference brings together higher education IT professionals, cybersecurity leaders, instructional designers, digital transformation experts, and technology innovators to explore the trends shaping the future of higher education. The 2026 conference, taking…
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September 22, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management
By Sira Hotsinpiller, Data Analytics Engineer I work in technology, and like many people in tech, I spend a lot of my day behind a keyboard. I analyze data, develop reports, troubleshoot problems, and look for ways to make processes more…
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September 21, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, People and Management
Join us for a 90-minute UC Training Consortium (UCTC) session on Training Simulations for UC tech and training pros. Explore leadership perspectives on hands-on learning, boosting engagement, AI tools, and the pros…
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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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August 6, 2026 All Articles, Announcements/Events, People & Culture, People and Management
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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July 15, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management
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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July 6, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management
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…
Read more about Inside the Interview Debrief, Part Two: How to Help the Panel See You as a Strong Hire