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
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
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
Five Money Musts with Fidelity Tue, Dec 10, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tax Efficient Investing Thu, Dec 12, 2024 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Wellbeing
Health for the Holidays Challenge runs November 25-December 22!
Register now to challenge yourself and your team to have a healthy holiday season: https://uc.healthfortheholidays.com/
For those who may have missed the Information Session recording (13 minutes) it is available for viewing: Watch the Recording!
This challenge is an annual UC-wide wellbeing initiative, with the goal of focusing on your personal wellness goals throughout the holiday season and beyond.
In Person and Virtual Events to look forward to this month:
- Food & Mood | December 3 from 12:00 - 1:00pm |Virtual
- HomeStretch with Jared Martinez December 3 from 10:00-10:15am Virtual
- Nutrition Workshop | December 4 from 12:05 - 12:50pm @ Loma Pelona
- Yoga with Kristen Davis | December 10 from 12:05-12:50pm @ Loma Pelona
- Sound Bath with Melissa Cordero | December 11 from 12:05 - 12:50pm @ Loma Pelona
- Social-Emotional Development in Children | December 12 from 12:00 - 1:00pm |Virtual
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
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.