compensation

Leadership Message: Employee Experience Survey 2025 results and next steps

Thank you to the 14,548 staff and clinical faculty who participated in the 2025 Employee Experience Survey across UC Davis and UC Davis Health. This year’s response rate was a remarkable 62.2%, with 2,000 additional participants compared to surveys conducted in previous years,

Campus Compensation Services & Talent Acquisition Office Hours

Compensation Services and Talent Acquisition are hosting office hours to provide a dedicated space for addressing questions, sharing updates and aligning on key workforce initiatives. These sessions will begin July 30 and take place every other Wednesday, from 1–2 p.m., via Zoom.

Employee Experience Survey Coming May 5

On May 5, you’ll receive an email invitation to take the Employee Experience Survey. This is your opportunity to share feedback on belonging, job satisfaction, leadership, trust, career growth and other important topics that affect your work every day.

Staff Hiring Update and Workforce Support

Announcing a new Workforce Management Program, designed to effectively manage staff hiring decisions, support leaders making staffing adjustments within their area(s), and assist staff impacted by layoffs or reductions in time. 

Open Enrollment for 2025

Open Enrollment begins Oct. 31 and closes Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. Review the comprehensive benefits available to you and your family.

CHANCELL-ING: High Honors for Our Workplace

2023 was a banner year for UC Davis in many ways, including our rise in national rankings, setting new campus records for sponsored research funding, and exceeding our annual philanthropic fundraising goal.

In August, UC Davis was honored by Forbes as a Best Employer in California for the third consecutive year both as an educational institution and for our healthcare. It's a testament to our university's thriving workplace culture, one that values diversity, competitive pay and a positive work-life balance.