Discount of the month and other bright spots for employees
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Employee engagement, recognition and wellness are crucial for the individual employee’s benefit as well as 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.
Has someone on your team recently gone above and beyond or simply lent you a helping hand? Start the year by sharing gratitude and brightening a colleague's day!
EVS employees in the Emergency Department during Hospital Appreciation Week
This month’s BEST Reward Highlight involves the Medical Center Main Hospital. Reshmi Prasad, Environmental Services (EVS) PM Manager, sent a BEST Reward to Jessie Cruz, an EVS Senior Custodian:
“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for everything you do. Your hard work and positive attitude are truly appreciated. You never call to complain, and you’re always going above and beyond, even taking on tasks outside your assigned area. I really value your dedication to providing a clean and safe environment for our patients. And I can’t thank you enough for your consistently positive energy – it makes such a difference!”
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:
The Kindness Counts Challenge
Join the Challenge any time for a month filled with a variety of ways to cultivate the health promoting practice of kindness. Each week focuses on a different theme of kindness, and presents an opportunity to be entered in a drawing to win a prize. Other wellness events include:
As a token of appreciation for your dedication to patients and the community, enjoy exclusive discounts to explore and engage with the local area.
Free tickets—check the Update!
Several times a month, the Tuesday or Thursday Update features an opportunity to enter a ticket drawing for performances in Sacramento and beyond.
From musicals and concerts to guest speakers, past drawings have included tickets to Hamilton, Spider-Man, the Sacramento Philharmonic and Orchestra, and author/tech expert David Pogue.
Be sure to check the Update regularly for your chance to win!
Paradise Florals and Decor
Paradise Florals is proud to serve our Elk Grove, Sacramento, and surrounding areas as a locally owned and operated florist.
Shop their wide selection of fresh flowers consisting of everything from Valentine's Day arrangements to birthday bouquets.
Offer: 10% off or $25 off on orders $150.00 or more. More details here.
Save the date: Thank Goodness for Staff 2025
Thank Goodness for Staff (TGFS) 2024
This event is attended by thousands of UC Davis Health staff members and serves as our annual staff appreciation event with many opportunities for staff to connect and have fun with one another.
The committee hopes to see you at one of the events:
April 1, 2025: Sacramento campus (day and evening events)
April 2, 2025: All Off-Campus clinic and administrative office locations
Events
The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) has upcoming events planned for Black History Month you can find here
Take note of the upcoming holidays and opportunities for awareness and appreciation this February:
When employees are more engaged, their organization performs better – and data validates this. A 2022 O.C. Tanner study survey revealed that employees are 18 times more likely to produce great work when they receive recognition for their efforts.
