From hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu Mon May 4 10:31:24 2026 From: hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu (hrtrainingnews at lists.ucr.edu) Date: Mon, 4 May 2026 10:31:24 -0700 Subject: [Hrtrainingnews] Professional Development Monthly - May 2026 Message-ID: [image: Logo: UCR Employee & Organizational Development] Professional Development Monthly May 2026 [image: image] Aspiring Leaders Program Revamp and New EOD Offerings The Aspiring Leaders Program is getting a makeover! But that?s not all. We are revamping our flagship curriculum to better fuel your professional journey at UCR. What?s changing? Expect fresh modules, interactive sessions, and a streamlined path to leadership excellence. We have a suite of brand-new offerings in development, designed to sharpen your skills and support your growth in a changing workplace. We aren't ready to pull back the curtain just yet, but the wait will be worth it. Be on the lookout?new details and program launches are dropping soon! 2026 UCR Staff Conference - Recordings Available Our 2026 UCR Staff Conference was a great success! We had 911 individuals registered, including participants from other UC campuses. The conference concluded with a celebration at the SBB Auditorium in the School of Business. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event happen! If you registered for the event, you can now access the session recordings online at your convenience to revisit a keynote or catch up on any sessions you may have missed. Session replays are available on the Zoom events page . Staff Conference Recordings Get ready to meet The Grove, UCR's secure AI platform UCR Information Technology Solutions is excited to announce the soft launch of The Grove on April 29! Designed exclusively for the UCR community, The Grove is a secure, campus-connected AI assistant built to help you reclaim your time. Unlike public AI tools, The Grove runs in a private environment using UCR?s data, delivering personalized, campus-specific responses while keeping information secure. With tools like Gemini chat and task-automating agents, it streamlines scheduling, support, and everyday workflows. Want to learn more? Attend the upcoming workshop series to see how you can cultivate knowledge and harvest more time in your workday! Additional Information LinkedIn Learning Unlock free, unlimited access to 21,000+ expert-led courses with LinkedIn Learning, provided by UCR. Whether you want to master Generative AI, sharpen your Excel skills, or build leadership habits, the tools are at your fingertips. Learn Anywhere: Bite-sized videos fit into any schedule. Get Certified: Add badges directly to your LinkedIn profile. Expert Led: Insights from industry pros at top global companies. eLearning is available to all UCR employees. Any employee that has a valid UCR NetID can access eLearningcourses in LinkedIn Learning directly under Authorized Apps in R'Space . Access LinkedIn Learning Berkeley People Management: Power Skills & Communication Deep Dive Series & Certificates February 2026 - September 2026 This UC-wide Zoom workshop series equips managers and leads with essential "power skills" to navigate higher education, manage change, and drive success across all university campuses and labs. View offerings and register via the UC Learning Center . Please Note: Class registration closes 48 hours before the event to allow time for instructor and participant prep. Please be sure to register (or cancel your registration if you can no longer attend) 48 hours before the class. Additional Information Upcoming Classes Welcome to Franklin Covey May 5 or June 2 9:30AM - 10:30AM 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 ComPsych Webinars Our partnership with ComPsych , the Faculty Staff Assistance Program provider, enables us to offer free learning and personal enrichment opportunities throughout the year. Register for ComPsych Classes Learning to Say "No" May 13 at 9 AM Responding to Behavior that Makes You Feel Uncomfortable May 26 at 12 PM Combat Boots to Business Shoes: Thriving After Military Service June 12 at 10 AM Digital Mindfulness: Taking Control of Your Device and Screen Time June 25 at 3 PM Honoring Your Values to Thrive at Work and In Life June 30 at 11 AM Find HR on the UCR Events Calendar News UC Learning Center News Recently Added FAQs: - What should I do if I see an Error Message from QuestionPro Survey in the UC SHAPE Training? Please check the course menu to ensure that all sections have a check mark next to them. The course completion is based on viewing 100% of the course content. If you progressed too quickly, you may need to revisit some sections. - How do I complete Accessibility for Everyone? If you receive an error message when completing one of the embedded surveys or tests in the UC Sexual Violence and Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, Prevention and Education Training, try waiting a few seconds and then selecting the NEXT button in the course player to advance. Recently Added & Updated eCourses: - Asbestos, Lead, Mold, and Silica Hazards (replaces multiple courses) - Athlete Protection (replaces multiple courses) - Carcinogens - Compressed Gas - Confined Spaces - Driver Safety (replaces multiple courses) - Fall Prevention (replaces multiple courses) - Fire Safety & Prevention (replaces Fire Extinguishers) - Food Safety - Hearing Conservation - Lockout/Tagout - Machinery, Tools, Hot Work, and Lockout/Tagout (replaces multiple courses) - Respiratory Protection Visit the UCLC Support Site Mental Health Allies Trainings May 5 from 10:00 to 12:00 PM and May 7 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Zoom Hello Highlanders! Join CAPS and The Well for Spring 2026 Mental Health Allies training?learn to support students in distress, understand campus resources, and become a mental health advocate. Open to all UCR students, staff, and faculty. Sign up using the registration link ! Register Disability Ally Workshop May 19 from 9:00 to 12:00 PM Zoom The virtual Disability Ally Workshop seeks to facilitate awareness, understanding, and competency of disability through connecting faculty, staff and students with resources, knowledge and relationships of disability as diversity. Register Visit the EOD website Questions? Contact Employee & Organizational Development at HRTrainingContacts at ucr.edu To receive this and all EOD emails, subscribe to HRTrainingNews .Personnel Policies for Staff Members: PPSM50 ? Professional Development .Need assistance with course fees? Apply for a Staff Assembly Professional Development Scholarship . [image: LinkedIn] [image: Instagram] [image: YouTube] [image: Facebook] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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