[Hrtrainingnews] Professional Development Monthly - November 2025

Thu Oct 30 13:52:26 PDT 2025

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Professional Development Monthly
November 2025

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It’s Career Development Month!
Celebrate with 8 Free Workshops
<https://hr.ucr.edu/career-development-month>

November is National Career Development Month, a time dedicated to focusing
on personal and professional growth. Throughout the month, we will provide FREE
workshops to promote career growth and development.

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   Strengthen Your UC Core Competencies
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   My UC Career
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   CliftonStrengths & Your Career
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   EOD Programs & Resources
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   Crafting Your Career Story Through Your Resume
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   Leveraging LinkedIn Learning for Your Career Development
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   Career Growth Through Awareness - Working Genius Assessment/Overview
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   The Confident Candidate: Interviewing Techniques

Register
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/libraryShare?TopicId=4143&TopicName=November%20Career%20Development%20Month%20Events&SearchText=&SortField=Name_Sortable&SortDirection=asc&domain=14>

Mastering Management Program
Cohort begins January 13

Designed for experienced managers looking to refine their skills and
elevate their leadership to the next level. This nine-month cohort program
features virtual and in-person classes, workshops, and self-paced learning.
Join us on a journey to equip you with the essential tools, strategies, and
insights to excel as a confident and effective leader.
Apply by Nov. 21 <https://hr.ucr.edu/mastering-management>

Franklin Covey’s On Demand Learning Platform Subscription for 2026

Subscribe to the Franklin Covey On Demand Learning Platform
<https://www.franklincovey.com/impact-platform/on-demand-learning/%22%20target=%22_blank>
for access to online learning content from January through December 2026.
Subscribers gain access to micro-courses, tools, articles, and more, all
available online and at their own pace.

Cost: $170
Register by 5PM on Dec. 12
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2fmanagement%2fLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3fActivityId%3d747270%26UserMode%3d0&domain=14>

Highlander Mentor Connection
Call for applications

Co-sponsored by UC Riverside's Human Resources, Staff Assembly, Leaders of
Excellence and Distinction, and Academic Management Professionals, the
Highlander Mentor Connection provides staff with professional development
through peer-to-peer mentorship. This program is open to all staff, serving
in the role of either a mentor or mentee.
Apply Nov. 11 thru Dec. 12
<https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-and-organizational-development/leadership-skills-development/highlander-mentor-connection>

Spark Your Potential Program
Cohort begins May 2026

Spark Your Potential is a dynamic and interactive program designed to
empower individual contributors to build skills to achieve your personal
and professional goals. This cohort program will launch in May 2026.
Apply by March 27 <https://hr.ucr.edu/spark-your-potential>

Upcoming Classes

Welcome to Franklin Covey

November 6 or December 4
9:30-10:30 AM
Free

Start your journey to growth and impact with Franklin Covey’s Impact
Platform. This session provides an understanding of Franklin Covey's
world-class content and how to subscribe.
Register
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D739483%26UserMode%3D0&domain=14>

Successfully Supervising Students

November 13
8AM - 12PM
Cost: $10

Learn strategies for scheduling, giving effective feedback, and making your
department student-friendly. Understand what motivates student employees to
work and perform their best.
Register by Nov. 10
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D63544%26UserMode%3D0&domain=14>

Franklin Covey's Working at the Speed of Trust

December 16, 10AM - 3:30PM thru December 17, 10AM - 12PM
Free for All Access Pass Subscribers

For individual contributors. When trust is low, people become suspicious,
guard communication, speculate, and disengage. As a result, productivity
grinds to a crawl, and the costs—whether social, emotional, or
financial—increase. We call these trust taxes. When trust is high, people
become confident and communication, creativity, and engagement improve. As
a result, productivity speeds up and costs decrease. We call these trust
dividends. Working at the Speed of Trust® helps you strengthen your trust
signals in every relationship to convert trust taxes into trust dividends
and propel yourself and your team further, faster.
Register
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=app%2Fmanagement%2FLMS_ActDetails.aspx%3FActivityId%3D689894%26UserMode%3D0&domain=14>

ComPsych Webinars

Our partnership with ComPsych
<https://hr.ucr.edu/employee-resources/faculty-and-staff-assistance-program>
, the Faculty Staff Assistance Program provider, enables us to offer
free learning
and personal enrichment opportunities throughout the year.
Register for ComPsych Classes
<https://uc.sumtotal.host/core/libraryShare?TopicId=1299&TopicName=ComPsych&SearchText=&SortField=Name_Sortable&SortDirection=asc&domain=14>

Using Reason to Resolve Conflict
Nov. 6 at 11 AM

The Joy of Movement
Nov. 12 at 12 PM

Living with Change
Nov. 13 at 11 AM

Managing Staff Through Stressful Situations
Nov. 18 at 12 PM

Deskercise! Taking Care of Your Body During the Workday
Nov. 20 at 12 PM

Gratitude: A Skill for Happier Living
Dec. 2 at 12PM
Find HR on the UCR Events Calendar
<https://events.ucr.edu/department/human_resources>

News

New course launched: UC Ethics and Compliance Briefing
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In this overview, you will learn how to: comply with specific areas of
responsibility covered in our Standards of Ethical Conduct, recognize when
to seek guidance, and identify and report non-compliance.

The new version of the UC Ethics and Compliance Briefing launched on
October 15. The course will now be required biennially of all  UC employees,
with the exception of extramurally funded researchers, who take the UC
Ethics and Compliance Briefing for Research instead. Additionally, the
training should be completed by anyone to whom any one of the following
apply:

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   Has access to UC information, especially sensitive or confidential data;
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   Makes, participates in, or influences University decisions; or
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   Supervises another UC employee in any capacity.

UC Learning Center Upgrade: November 14-17
SumTotal Next App. Pilot Phase thru Feb. 2026

Expected to begin Friday evening and finish Saturday morning, the UC
Learning Center will be offline for routine maintenance the weekend of Nov.
14-17.

As part of this upgrade the system vendor is releasing a new mobile app
called SumTotal Next. As this application is in a pilot/test phase and new
to our administrators, our official recommendation is for all users to
continue operating exclusively with the current SumTotal Mobile app. We
anticipate providing updated support materials and formal guidance, with an
official launch in early 2026.
Visit the UCLC Support Site <https://ucrlearning.ucr.edu/>

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Register & Submit Questions <https://forms.gle/wSj4ApK6EyDMWfVi6>

Benefits Town Hall with Alex Najera

November 5 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
School of Medicine Education Building II, Rm. 106

Don't navigate benefits changes alone. Join Staff Assembly and UC
Riverside's Chief Human Resources Officer, Alex Najera, for an essential
Benefits Town Hall.

This is your chance to get clarity on this year's benefits offerings and
directly address your concerns during this time of uncertainty. We strongly
encourage you to submit your questions in advance to ensure they are
addressed. Don't miss this opportunity to get the information you need
straight from HR leadership!
[image: Photograph of Chancellor Jack Hu]
Register by Nov. 6 <https://myadv.ucr.edu/forms/coffeechancellor2025>

Coffee with the Chancellor

November 17 from 8:00 to 9:00 AM
Hinderaker Patio

Staff Assembly is delighted to invite you to an informal gathering, "Coffee
with the Chancellor," on Monday, November 17, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 9:00
AM. This event provides an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation
and connect with Chancellor Hu and fellow staff members over coffee, tea,
and a selection of pastries.
Visit the EOD website <https://hr.ucr.edu/eod-team-members>

Questions? Contact Employee & Organizational Development at
HRTrainingContacts at ucr.edu

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Personnel Policies for Staff Members:
PPSM50 – Professional Development
<https://hr.ucr.edu/document/ppsm50-professional-development>.

Need assistance with course fees?
Apply for a Staff Assembly Professional Development Scholarship
<https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/scholarships>.
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