Discount of the month and other bright spots for employees

Employee engagement, recognition and wellness are crucial for the individual employee’s benefit and a healthier, more productive and successful workplace overall.

So, each month, we’ll shine the spotlight on ways to bring your best to work and recognize the best in your colleagues at UC Davis Health.

Recognize someone for a BEST Reward

You can acknowledge and reward your UC Davis Health colleagues in one of  two ways using our online recognition system:

• $25 e-gift card for the recipient's chosen store 
• Non-monetary e-thank you. 

Employees are limited to three monetary BEST Rewards per year due to tax regulations, so consider non-monetary thanks after reaching this limit.

Six outstanding staff members recognized by Chancellor

Recipients have been selected for the new Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Awards.

Whether it's securing life-extending medications for newborns, developing a ‘room-service’ style dining experience for patients, or launching a pediatric bone marrow transplant program, their dedication shines through. 

• Profiles of the 6 recipients here.
• Original article here.

Wellness resource spotlight

There are hundreds of resources offered by the university to support your health and improve your life. This month we're shining the light on:

Healthy Outside

This comprehensive resources page shares the diverse health and well-being benefits of time in nature and the outdoors. The campaign has three themes: Move Outside (encouraging movement and physical activity), Restore Outside (peaceful outdoor spaces), and Grow Outside (sustainability, gardening, and other opportunities). The page also includes a resources map to find:

• Quiet community spaces
• Active recreation 
• Animal viewing
• Outdoor classrooms
• And more!

Discount spotlight

TEAMride

This small, women-owned indoor spin studio in midtown Sacramento offers a unique and warm cycling experience — members are greeted with a smile, exceptional customer service and instructors dedicated to guiding you through an exhilarating 45-minute ride.

Find community and prioritize your health by using the contact information here.

Employees can enjoy a complimentary first class and tour of the studio prior to purchase.

Events

Take note of the upcoming holidays and opportunities for awareness and appreciation this May:

• ALS Awareness Month
• Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Better Speech and Language Month
• Borderline Personality Awareness Month
• Celiac Disease Awareness Month
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
• Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
• Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
• Jewish American Heritage Month
• Melanoma Awareness Month
• National Blood Pressure Education Month
• National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
• National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
• National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
• National Mental Health Awareness Month
• National Military Appreciation Month
• National Stroke Awareness Month
• Skin Cancer Awareness Month
• National Hospital Week (May 6-12)
• National Nurses Week (May 6 - 12)
• Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6 - 10)
• National Receptionists Day (May 8)
• World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8)
• International Nurses Day (May 12)
• Mothers Day (May 12)
• National Hospital Day (May 12)
• Women’s Health Week (May 13-19)
• Neurodiversity Celebration Week (May 18 - 24)
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week (May 20-26)
• Harvey Milk Day (May 22)
• EMS for Children Day (May 23)

Support for leaders

Make the most of WorkLife's Recognition Toolkit for Managers and Supervisors that highlights information and resources for acknowledging and rewarding  employees.

• A study by Deloitte found that employee turnover drops by 31% when staff feel recognized.