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. Please note: We do not recommend or endorse any particular non-university resource on this page; however, we do endorse the careful review and evaluation of services that best meet the needs of your family.
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.
HR ServiceNowEvents + Workshops
Parenting & Caregiver Support
Supporting Neurodiversity
Wed, Sep 18, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Caregivers: Are You Spread Too Thin?
Wed, Nov 13, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Social-Emotional Development
Thu, Dec 12, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Global Resources for Remote Work Series
Contact the WorkLife Wellbeing Program Manager to schedule on behalf of your unit, team, or group. OR ... we can CUSTOMIZE a workshop to meet your department or group needs.
Financial Literacy & Retirement Planning
Fall 2024 Journey to Retirement Series
Session 1: Guide to the UC Retirement System
Mon, Sept 9, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Mon, Sept 9, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 2: Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning
Tues, Sept 10, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tues, Sept 10, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 3: Maximize Social Security in Your Retirement Strategy
Wed, Sept 11, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Wed, Sept 11, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 4: The Retirement Process
Thu, Sept 12, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Thu, Sept 12, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 5: What to do With Your UC Accounts in Retirement
Fri, Sept 13, 2024 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Fri, Sept 13, 2024 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wellbeing
Request a workshop for your department or workgroup!
Email Shira Minerd, work-life resource coordinator, to schedule your workshop: shira.minerd@hr.ucsb.edu
Topics can include
- Evolving Into the New Normal of Work-Life
- Productivity & Time Management
- Childcare Needs & Resources
- Balancing Everything: School, Family & Career
- Work-Life For Supervisors: Moving forward with strength
Topics are refreshed regularly
WorkLife Resources + 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
This include Child Care, Summer Camps, backup care, elder care, nutrition and housing information, social support, and policies
Pregnant or expecting a child?
Request a consultation with the Work-Life Resource Coordinator to review what to expect from your leave process and explore related resources. Please submit an HR ServiceNow ticket to schedule this initial meeting.
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.