Business Phones

Business Phone Requirement

Business phones are a necessary piece of contact information for the employee. These are entered into People Cards by the employee or supervisor and will be available and visible in UCPath the next day. 

How do I update my business phone number in UCPath?

Business Phone FAQs

Example of Business Phone in People Cards & UCPath

Review the screenshots below for examples of Business Phones in People Cards and in UCPath.

People Cards:

Example of People Card reading "Neil Gaiman BUS SYS ANL 4" and a phone number.

UCPath Modify a Person:

Updating a person's phone information in UCPath.

If you have any questions or need assistance updating your information in People Cards, please contact the Portal support team at regional-portal-support@berkeley.edu.

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Business Phone FAQs

For more policy-related FAQs visit Employee and Labor Relations' California Government Code § 3558 webpage. For additional questions about the Berkeley Work Location policy, contact ELR.

  1. Are there reports we can run to see current employee location information?
  2. How do I update my business phone number in UCPath?
  3. Can an international number be added?
  4. Who will be able to view these numbers? If I add my number, will everyone see it?
  5. I’ve updated my phone number in People Cards. When will I see it updated in UCPath?
  6. Will my business phone in UCPath be displayed in the Campus Directory?
  7. If I add a business phone in the Campus Directory will it update UCPath or People Cards?

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Are there reports we can run to see current employee location information?

CalAnswers:

  • A Position Location Report is available in Cal Answers, which includes Location code, Cubicle field, and Business Phone.
  • It is available under Workforce Detail > Position Management.

Cognos:

  • Cognos Report, R-272 Employee Roster, shows Location Code and Location Description, Cubicle, and Business Phone.

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How do I update my business phone number in UCPath?

To update your business phone number, please follow these steps:

  • Log in to your People Cards profile: https://portal.berkeley.edu/people
  • Click the pencil icon near your business phone number to edit.
  • Enter your updated business phone number using a 10-digit format (xxx-xxx-xxxx). Please no international phone numbers
  • Save your changes.

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Can an international number be added?

No - international phone numbers can not be added as business phone numbers.

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Who will be able to view these numbers? If I add my number, will everyone see it?

Business phone numbers entered into People Cards will be sent to UCPath and be visible to:

  • you
  • your manager
  • HR transactors on campus and at the UCPath Center.

Your personal phone number should be included as a business phone number if you use it for business purposes.

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I’ve updated my phone number in People Cards. When will I see it updated in UCPath?

Next Day - Phone numbers added to People Cards will be available and visible in UCPath the next day.

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Will my business phone in UCPath be displayed in the Campus Directory?

No - Employees must enter their phone number separately in the Campus Directory if they want it to be publicly displayed.

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If I add a business phone in the Campus Directory will it update UCPath or People Cards?

No - Business Phones added to the Campus Directory do not get sent to UCPath or People Cards.

  • To ensure compliance, business phones need to be added to People Cards, which feed to UCPath overnight.
  • Employees who want their business phone displayed in the Campus Directory must add it there separately.

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