June 6, 2025
New Employee Welcome returns as in-person event
The New Employee Welcome (NEW) event has returned to our Sacramento campus. After being held virtually via Zoom since the pandemic, NEW is back to welcome UC Davis Health’s newest hires in person.
NEW is the official welcome for all newly hired employees. It is a required introduction to the system’s mission, values, culture and important employee benefits.
The opening event on Monday, June 2 was a sunny and cool morning at the MIND Institute, the event’s location going forward. New hires enjoyed a delicious breakfast and refreshments before settling in for the program. Each employee had a welcome kit and some swag waiting for them at their table.
After mingling with new colleagues, the presentation began. It covered things like:
- History and guiding principles
- Values and culture
- Employee experience
- Parking
- Work life and wellbeing
- Employee benefits
The session was dynamic and interactive, featuring trivia and fun prizes to keep everyone engaged.
Following the session, attendees had the opportunity to explore a resource fair, with an Employee Resource Group table and other employee benefits designed to help them navigate their new UC Davis Health experience.
We deeply appreciate the flexibility of our managers and supervisors as they support this event’s transition."—Amy Murphy, Executive Director, Human Resources
“We deeply appreciate the flexibility of our managers and supervisors as they support this event’s transition,” said HR Executive Director Amy Murphy. “By having new employees attend NEW in person, you’re helping us build a more connected, informed workforce and ensuring that they experience the best of what UC Davis Health has to offer.”
This return to an in-person format comes in response to feedback gathered from the 2023 Employee Experience Survey, where staff expressed a desire for more inclusive, culture-building experiences that reflect UC Davis Health’s values. As we continue to grow and evolve, the NEW event is a critical touchpoint for helping new employees integrate into our unique culture.
