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Discount of the month and other bright spots for employees

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Spend 10 minutes on something that actually makes a difference – the Employee Experience Survey. It’s quick, completely confidential, and helps shape real change at UC Davis Health.

Issues can’t be addressed if they aren’t made known – your feedback helps shine a light on what’s working and what needs improvement.

In fact, your input from the last survey led to big changes, like additional options for parking permits, updated compensation policies, and more flexible work offerings. Your voice matters. Use it.

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Make a Colleague's Day

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
OB/GYN Family Planning clinic doing an interdisciplinary simulation in the ACC OBGYN clinic between physicians, RNs, MAs, and LVNs

This month’s BEST Reward Highlight is from LVN supervisor, Melissa Kress, to family practice LVN, Stephanie Esparza:

"Stephanie went above and beyond for a pediatric patient who was upset and not feeling well. With patience and compassion, she effortlessly put the patient at ease, turning a difficult situation into a positive experience. 

"Stephanie's ability to connect, calm, and even bring smiles to both the patient and those around her is truly commendable."

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:

Spring Into Motion Physical Activity Challenge

  • Registration Dates: Now through May 22
  • Challenge Dates: Now through June 1

Represent the UC Davis or UC Davis Health team in the UC Moves Spring into Motion Challenge. Participate individually or create a team of 4-40 colleagues. Participants will enjoy learning about spring things while entering in their daily activity on this virtual interactive platform. Earn points by recording daily physical activity with your favorite tracker on your mobile or desktop device.

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.

Current discounts include:

  • AMC and Regal theaters
  • Broadway shows
  • Sacramento River Cruises
  • Theme parks
  • And more!

Mondavi Center 

Discount: UC Davis faculty and staff save 10% on all individual event purchases and 25% on all Mondavi Center Presenting Program subscriptions. Upcoming events include:

  • Big Bands of UC Davis (May 27)
  • Video Game Orchestra (May 30)
  • San Francisco Symphony (May 31)
  • Find more events here

Browse more discounts on the HR webpage.

May Events

  • ALS Awareness Month
  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
  • Celiac Disease Awareness Month
  • Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
  • Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
  • Food Allergy Awareness Month
  • Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
  • Hepatitis Awareness Month
  • Jewish American Heritage Month
  • Maternal Mental Health Month
  • Mental Health Awareness Month
  • National Military Appreciation Month
  • National Women's Health Month
  • National Nurses Week: May 6–12
  • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5–9
  • National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day: May 7
  • Mother's Day: May 11
  • National Receptionists Day: May 14
  • National Hospital Week: May 11–17
  • National Skilled Nursing Care Week: May 11–17
  • National Police Week: May 11–17
  • National EMS Week: May 18–24
  • Harvey Milk Day: May 22
Attend the Sacramento Pride March with UC Davis Health

June Events

  • Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
  • LGBTQ+ Pride Month
  • National Safety Month
  • Men’s Health Month
  • National PTSD Awareness Month
  • Cancer Survivors Month
  • Immigrant Heritage Month
  • National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
  • National Great Outdoors Month
  • National Caribbean American Heritage Month
  • National Indigenous History Month
  • World Blood Donor Day: June 14
  • Juneteenth National Independence Day: June 19
  • Father’s Day: June 15
  • National Pollinator Week: June 16–22
  • National Hydration Day: June 23
  • National Sunglasses Day: June 27

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.

When employees are more engaged, their organization performs better – and data validates this.

Congratulations!

You made it to the end! Now use that momentum to share your voice – take the Employee Experience Survey below.

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