Building a sense of community among remote, hybrid, and in-person employees is paramount for a manager. In a dispersed work environment, fostering connections and camaraderie enhances team cohesion and morale. Regular virtual team-building activities, inclusive communication practices, and opportunities for informal interactions contribute to a supportive community. A strong sense of belonging not only boosts employee engagement but also facilitates collaboration and innovation. By actively cultivating a virtual community, managers not only address feelings of isolation but also contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture among remote and hybrid teams.

*Links outside of the Flex Work Toolkit will open in new tabs so that you can more easily explore your resources and return to this page. 

Get Connected. Stay Connected

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Campus Support

 

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Training & Tools

 

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Staff Groups will open in Shoreline. 

Shoreline is our internal social media platform. You must have a netid and password in order to login. Explore the staff groups, attend a virtual or in-person event, and get involved in all that campus has to offer. 

Some of the Staff groups include:

 
 
 

First Year Experience

FYE Learning Experiences + 2024 Schedule: Register

  • We’ve Got you Covered: Professional Development
  • Professional Development: Discover HR Training Courses and PACE programs available during/after the workday. Learn how to fund the dream of continuing training and development!
  • Get Moving with TPS: Transportation Alternatives. Explore all the different options to find your way to our beautiful campus...parking permits your only avenue! Enjoy 1:1 guidance based on your typical commute.
  • Here For You: Employee Services, Benefits and Beyond
  • Get Connected, Stay Connected: Staff Groups. Engage with the diverse staff groups on campus. Learn all the ways to get connected and find your much- needed community!
  • Performance Matters: Discover ways to share your accomplishments and communicate a year in the life of your career in dialogue with your supervisor. Invest in your performance, it matters.
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Expand Your DEI Vocabulary. How we talk about diversity, equity and inclusion matters. This learning experience will welcome you to feel seen, heard, challenged, connected and transformed.
  • The Relationship and You: Working with Faculty. Create an open communication channel, build buy-in around your work, and learn how to become the owner of the staff/faculty relationship.
  • Where Beauty Meets Brilliance: All the Very Best UCSB has to Offer

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Incident Services

If you have witnessed or experienced issues related to discrimination and/or harassment, please know you are not alone in the process. The Campus has various confidential and reporting resources at the link above.

Benjamin Banneker Recruitment Initiative

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources

The DEI Office has compiled a list of recommended anti-racism resources, books, films, and more to support you on your journey to becoming anti-racist.

Gender Recognition and Lived Name

Academic & Staff Assistance Program

Ergonomics

Office of the Ombuds

Ombuds YouTube Channel

WorkLife Wellbeing

Design Team-Building Activities to Engage Tele & Remote Workers, Gartner

3 Smart Ways to Get to Know Your Team, The Muse

Staying Connected and Communicating as a Team, Learning Center (4 min video)

Ways to Stay Connected Virtually, EmploymentHero article. 15 quick suggestions for increased connectivity in remote teams. 

Make Time for Chat, Harvard Business Review (HBR) Article 

Driving Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment, Gartner

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