Discount of the month and other bright spots for employees

Recognize someone for a BEST Reward

Has someone on your team recently gone above and beyond or simply lent you a helping hand? Start the summer by sharing gratitude and brightening a colleague's day!

You can acknowledge and reward your UC Davis Health colleagues in one of  two ways using the BEST Rewards 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.

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:

Healing HeARTS staff art gallery

Studies show creative expression helps maintain our immune systems and that art is clinically proven to reduce stress, elevate moods, and lower blood pressure.

So, pick up your paint brushes, find that old box of colored pencils and spend an evening preparing for this year’s Healing HeARTS staff art gallery.

The theme for this year’s showcase is Healing. Let healing guide your creative process and share what it means to you.

• Deadline: October 1, 2024

More information and submission guidelines can be found here

Discount spotlight

UC Davis Employee Travel Discount Program

UC Davis teamed up with Local Hospitality to offer UC Davis Health and campus employees discounts on hotels, car rentals, and entertainment. 

Whether you’re looking to beat the heat at a waterpark or see your favorite artists in concert, the Travel Discount Program can help you find your next adventure.

Find the link to browse travel discounts here. 

UC E-bike Purchase Program

UC students, staff and faculty are now eligible for discounted pricing on multiple styles of bikes through four nationally recognized vendors — Dirwin Bike, Lectric Bike, Ride1Up and Velotric.

Read more about discounts ranging from 15-60% here.

You can find other discounts for employees, faculty, and students on the HR website. 

Real advice from 5 employees entering retirement this month 

Every year, the start of July means saying goodbye to several UC Davis Health employees entering retirement.

Read the article below to see more statistics about this year’s retirees and five interviews revealing what some of them learned during their time here.

• Read article

Events

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

• Disability Pride Month
• Marginalized Groups Mental Health Awareness Month
• Sarcoma Awareness Month
• Good Care Month
• Research Appreciation Day (July 1)
• Canada Day (July 1)
• National Clean Beaches Week (July 1—7)
• United States Independence Day (July 4)
• World Chocolate Day (July 7)
• National Kitten Day (July 10)
• Social Media Giving Day (July 13)
• International Non-Binary People’s Day (July 14)
• Black Leaders Awareness Day (July 17)
• International Self-Care Day (July 24)
• Schizophrenia Awareness Day (July 24)
• National Marine Week (July 27-Aug 11)
• World Hepatitis Day (July 28)
• World Heart Day (July 29)

August

• Dogust 1st: Universal Birthday for Shelter Dogs (Aug. 1)
• World Lung Cancer Day (Aug. 1)
• National Black-owned Businesses Month (Aug. 1)
• Lughnasa (Aug. 1)
• International Cat Day (Aug. 8)
• International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (Aug. 9)
• International Day of Medical Transporters (Aug. 20)
• Remember Slavery Day (Aug. 23)
• Women’s Equality Day (Aug. 26)

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.

Research from the Harvard Business Review revealed that symbolic awards—interventions such as congratulatory cards, public recognition, and certificates—can significantly increase intrinsic motivation, performance, and retention rates.