This Week's Stories:
1. Empowering Our Workplace: Unveiling the Workshop Results on Onboarding and Retention
The results of our recent BruinTech Spring Conference workshop are in, and they hold helpful insights for us all. During the workshop, 60 UCLA staff explored the essential components for successful employee onboarding and retention, identified the challenges we face, and brainstormed potential solutions.
We encourage you to take a moment to read through this report, consider our recommended next steps, and be a part of the conversation as we move forward. Together, we can create a thriving and fulfilling workplace for all!
2. Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge
The Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge has 4 options available to choose from, select one that’s right for you. Complete a challenge and earn a badge and certificate of completion.
3. Nominate Colleagues or Yourself for the BruinTech Board Next Year
We are still accepting nominations for the BruinTech Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, network across the university, and shape the future of BruinTech event programming.
Nominate yourself or someone else. All submissions must be received no later than end-of-day Friday, August 4th and will be anonymous. If you have any questions or comments, please email bruintech@ucla.edu
4. UC Employee Travel Perks
Alaska Airlines Promo:
Alaska Airlines is offering a generous opportunity for the University of California to gain MVP premier status through the end of 2023 and will require registration with your official UC email address. Once registered, travelers will automatically get MVP status and those already with status will advance one level (up to MVP Gold 75K).
ConnexUC:
ConnexUC is a secure, award-winning web portal with access to UC’s System Wide Travel Program comprehensive rates and benefits for all those affiliated with UC. Take advantage of discounts and rewards with major airlines, lodging properties, car rental companies, rail and travel agencies on behalf of UC employees.
5. Sign up for UCLA Extension Fall Courses and Use 25% off UCLA Staff Discount
UCLA and ASUCLA career employees who are employed at least 50 percent time, and retired staff members, are entitled to a 25% discount on UCLA Extension instructor-led classes.
