Revised date for UC ANR telecommute and limited on-site operations status

As you know, Governor Newsom's statewide stay-at-home order remains in effect with no defined end date. That said, there has been considerable statewide conversation regarding return-to-workplace timeline and protocols. The Governor has noted that there is no light switch for re-opening California, that decisions will be driven by evidence, and that even when reopened, we must modify how we conduct business.

I had previously asked that all UC ANR...

Understand your COVID-19 leave options 

As members of the UC ANR community continue to be impacted by stay-at-home orders, school closures and health concerns due to COVID-19, it is of great importance that we remind employees of their options when it comes to paid leave and workplace flexibility. We are committed to providing our employees with a flexible, safe and healthy work environment while we continue to deliver extraordinary programming throughout California. We highly encourage all employees and supervisors to check in with each other regularly to reassess individual situations and discuss ongoing needs and expectations. To the extent possible, supervisors should be flexible about work schedules...

Cyber-security update regarding COVID-19

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many industries have seen a 600% increase in phishing attempts over the last month. Higher Education institutions identified numerous email campaigns targeting our employees that solicit sensitive information through malicious links and attachments.

More specifically, cybercriminals are using the pretense of handing out federal stimulus payments to try to steal personal and financial information. Please do not click on links or attachments in emails that ask you to fill out forms in order to qualify for these payments. If you are eligible for a payment, you will receive a payment directly (such as by...

Revised date for UC ANR telecommute and limited on-site operations status