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February 5, 2020 – Update

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UCI CAMPUS ENGAGEMENT AMBASSADORS UPDATES & ACTION ITEMS

WINTER QUARTER 2020

As we’ve started the new year, I wanted to provide you with a quick update on the current engagement activities on campus and invite you to attend this quarter’s Campus Engagement Ambassador meeting (more details below). Thank you again for all you do to drive a culture of engagement on campus!

AMBASSADOR UPDATES
  • RSVP to the Winter Quarter Engagement Ambassador Meeting! This quarter’s meeting will give us the opportunity to discuss employee engagement on campus now that the survey period has ended and teams are discussing results, engagement goals and plants.
  • Agenda will include:
    • 2020 Engagement Strategy for Campus
    • Upcoming enterprise-wide Engagement initiatives & Opportunities
    • How you can drive your own engagement
      • Date: Thursday, February 27
      • Time: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
      • Location: The COVE – Applied Innovation (5270 California Ave.) Free Parking. Light refreshments will be provided.
      • RSVP Today 
Post-survey Updates
  • Spots still available! There are still a few spots available for our upcoming Engagement Survey Results Training for Managers and Supervisors.
    • Managers/supervisors are invited to attend a training to learn more about engagement, survey results, and engagement planning. As an Engagement Ambassador, we also encourage you to attend. Please review the attached flyer for more details and encourage manager/supervisors within your unit to attend. Note: The February 14 session is at capacity with an active waiting list. February 19 still has spots available. Registration is available through the UC Learning Center (keyword search: Engagement Training).
  • No additional Staff Engagement Town Halls will be offered. 
    • Although previously announced in December’s update, we will not be having any additional Town Hall sessions. The Town Hall presentation is now available on the Post-Survey website here. Please share with those who may not have been able to attend and would like information on UCI’s overall survey results.
  • New! Spanish content available in Gallup Access. 
    • All of the learning content in the Resources section of the online Gallup Access platform is now available in Spanish. This is a great resource for managers who have team members that may find resources in Spanish helpful as they work together on their engagement goal. As a reminder, all staff that was invited to participate in the survey can log into Gallup Access. Note: to change the language preference, you have to click the language drop-down menu on the top right of the screen and select Español latinoamericano (see image below)
Beyond the Survey
  • The new Empowered to Make a Difference Campaign topics for 2020 are expected to launch in February.
    • As a reminder, based on the results of the survey (and incorporated was seen in the 2019 UC Staff Engagement/CUCSA survey), we have identified four topics that will drive the new Empowered to Make a Difference campaign. The two areas of opportunity are Voicing Concerns without Fear and Process Improvement; and the two areas of strength are Organizational Learning and Meaningful Work. And although we have these new topics, we will still continue working on the four topics that were identified in 2017. We will continue to share details as they become available so you can help promote and encourage participation.
  • Engagement Ambassador UPDATES & ACTION ITEM emails will be sent out quarterly.
    • The previous monthly update emails will now be sent out quarterly with a few exceptions: Additional emails will be sent after each Engagement Ambassador meeting (with the information and content for those that are unable to attend); and supplemental updates will be sent as needed as upcoming initiatives are finalized. Our goal is to keep you as updated as possible to support your engagement efforts throughout your department/unit.
ACTION ITEMS
1.    Sign up to attend the Winter Quarter Engagement Ambassador Meeting here. 2.    Promote (and sign up for–if you haven’t already) the Engagement Survey Results Training for Managers and Supervisors. Registration available through the UCLC 3.    Continue learning about engagement and the Q12 by exploring the resources in Gallup Access website
Engagement Survey Results Training for Managers Flyer
 

January 15, 2020 – January 2020 Updates

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UCI Wellness Ambassador Updates – January 2020

ACTION NEEDED: Complete the 2020 UCI Wellness Ambassador Registration Form to Recommit For This Year
  • Thank you for your enthusiasm and passion for wellness as well as your ongoing commitment to advancing a culture of whole-person wellness at UCI within your workplace. As we prepare to kick-off the 2020 program, we want to make sure we don’t leave anyone out. If you are able to recommit as a UCI Wellness Ambassador for 2020, please make sure to complete this year’s registration form so we can include you on the 2020 Wellness Ambassador roster and meetings.
  • Please note: All 2019 Wellness Ambassadors will remain on our Wellness Ambassador email list, unless you opt out, but will not be acknowledged as a current ambassador unless the 2020 registration form is completed.
2020 UCI Wellness Ambassador Kick-off Meetings
Wellness Highlights
  • 2020 UCI Wellness Ambassador Registration Form Now Available
  • Diabetes Prevention Program Starting Feb. 3
    • UCI employees that have pre-diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes can join this free CDC recognized program proven to reduce the risk of diabetes. Interested? Complete the UCI Diabetes Prevention Interest Form Now.  Visit the DPP webpage for more information.
  • 2020 EAP Webinar Schedule Now Available
    • Make the most of your UCI EAP benefit. ComPsych Guidance Resources, will offer multiple webinars each month including orientations for supervisors as well as employees and family, and various work-life topics. Visit the EAP webinar webpage for upcoming and past recorded webinars.
  • UCI Workplace Stress Study Recruitment
    • Researchers at the UCI Department of Informatics recently recruited over 600 UCI employees for a study on stress and computer use at the workplace in less than one day . If you are signed up and are eligible, you will be contacted by the researcher with more details. Questions? Contact Fatema Akbar at fatemaa@uci.edu.
  • COMING SOON: New Culinary Medicine Series for UCI Faculty and Staff Launches Jan. 24
    • Nutrition is an important part of the circle of wellness, but many lack practical cooking skills that are key to helping implement nutritional recommendations given to them. Based on the UCI Integrative Medicine curriculum, this series will be offered to UCI employees as part of the UCI HR Wellness program presented by UCI Campus Recreation chef and UCI Health Weight Management dietitian. More information and registration will be available 1/17 on the UCI Campus Recreation Faculty and Staff program webpage. Questions? Contact Chef Jessica VanRoo at mailto:jvanroo@uci.edu
  • SAVE THE DATE: 2020 UC Walks & UCI Wellness and Safety Fair
    • Wednesday, May 13 – UCI Campus
    • Thursday, May 14 – UCI Medical Center
Upcoming Events
Action Items

December 10, 2019 – December 2019 Updates

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UCI Wellness Ambassador Updates – December 2019

UCI Wellness Ambassador 2019 Year-End Meeting Reminder
2019 UCI Wellness Ambassador Year-End Check-in
  • As a UCI Wellness Ambassador, you play a vital role in driving health and wellness within your department and serve as a key communicator, helping drive participation and engagement in UCI HR Wellness programs, resources, and events.
  • As we finish the calendar year, we want to take the time to check-in to learn more about your experience this year. Please take a few minutes to let us know what’s working, any barriers you have encountered, and any department specific wellness programs or events you have established so we can spotlight you and your department.
Wellness Highlights
  • Clash of the Cans UCI Food Drive – Donate through Friday, Dec 20
  • 2020 EAP Training Requests Now Available
    • As you plan for your 2020 department programs, consider having ComPsych, our EAP vendor, present a personal development/work-life training for your department at no cost. View the 2020 Training Topic List and contact your local wellness lead to request.
  • Year of Yoga: New Year Yoga Day – Jan. 11
  • SAVE THE DATE: New Diabetes Prevention Program Launching Feb 2020
    • UCI employees that have pre-diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes can join this free CDC recognized program proven to reduce the risk of diabetes. Interested? Visit the DPP webpage for more information. Complete the UCI Diabetes Prevention Interest Form Now.
  • SAVE THE DATE: WINTER 2020 Wellness Programs
    • Our Winter 2020 Wellness program offerings will be released soon including physical, mental and financial well-being offerings such as Fit Squad classes, Self-Defense classes, Parenting workshops, Financial workshops, EAP webinars, and Diabetes Prevention.
  • COMING SOON: 2020 Wellness Ambassador Program Registration
Upcoming Events
Action Items
  • Complete the 2019 UCI Wellness Ambassador Year-End Check-in
  • Promote upcoming events and new resources.
  • Make a plan to implement a wellness program in your department for 2020.
  • Reach out to your local UCI HR Wellness lead for questions and support.