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UC Santa Barbara strives to live up to our reputation as Santa Barbara’s “Best Place to Work” by supporting faculty, staff, and student employees in the pursuit of a fully integrated life. The university offers programs, policies, referrals and education that enable people to be effective, engaged and satisfied at work, school, and home.
If you need support finding resources for yourself or your family, have resources or events that you would like included, or if you have any feedback about this page, please submit a ticket through HR ServiceNow.
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Events + Workshops
Health & Wellness Webinars
View Upcoming Topics from Health Net (open to all UC Employees)
Monthly topics include tips for:
- Healthy behaviors.
- Exercise and nutrition.
- Managing long-term health conditions.
Parenting & Caregiver Support
Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning
*Please Note: Fidelity webinars cannot be recorded. If you cannot attend a session please reach out to our dedicated Fidelity Representatives, or make an appointment with a Fidelity or RASC representative by visiting MyUCRetirement.com.
Updated Flex Work Toolkits are Online Now!
Request a workshop for your department or workgroup!
Email Shira Minerd, WorkLife Wellbeing Program Manager, to schedule your workshop: shira.minerd@hr.ucsb.edu
Topics can include
- The Future of Work
- Productivity & Time Management
- Childcare Needs & Resources
- Balancing Everything: Career, Family, Self
- Work-Life For Supervisors
Topics are refreshed regularly
WorkLife Wellbeing Programs
Employee Wellness
The Work-Life Resources Program partners with other campus organizations and departments to pursue "whole person" wellness for all university employees. UC Santa Barbara has a wide range of programs and services that support our community of faculty, staff and students.
Explore Resources for:
Financial Wellbeing, Physical & Environmental Wellbeing, Social & Emotional Wellbeing, and Workplace Wellbeing
Family Resources
Find Child Care, Summer Camps, backup care, elder care, nutrition and housing information, social support, and policies.
Pregnant or expecting a child?
You may want to review the following Step By Step Guides for Expecting Staff Employees, and Expecting Academic Employees.
Flexible Work Arrangements
The Work-Life Resource Coordinator can assist both the employee and the department with any non-medical workplace adjustments. Please submit an HR ServiceNow ticket, and review the resources provided below.
Lactation & Breastfeeding
The University of California recognizes the importance and benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and their infants, and is committed to providing the support and resources needed. These services are for all campus constituents who choose to breastfeed or express milk.