Page • Benefit Plan Documents What you need to know This page provides links to many of the documents that govern Sandia’s benefit plans. For example, a summary plan description (SPD) is a summary of many of the important features of your benefit plan. It covers eligibility, participant obligations, and provides important...
Page • Benefits in California What you need to know Employees in California have access to state-provided disability benefits, which supplement Sandia’s sickness absence and paid family leave benefit programs. California Salary Replacement Programs California Family Rights Act (CFRA) California Salary Replacement Programs California’s state disability benefits provide salary replacement if you...
Page • Biometric Health Screenings As an employee, you can complete a Sandia biometric health screening to determine your risk level for certain diseases and medical conditions and to receive updated health numbers. You can get a fasting or nonfasting screening. Measurements include: Blood pressure Body mass index Waist circumference Lipid and...
Page • Buddy Program & Training What you need to know A new employee’s Buddy has a key role in the onboarding process. Managers assign an onboarding Buddy to engage with the new employee during their first three months of being a Sandian. The selected Buddy provides a single point-of-contact for basic...
Page • Café Services & Nutrition What You Need to Know Through our foodservice vendors, Sandia offers a variety of onsite cafeterias, snack shops, vending machines, and healthy eating options in both California and New Mexico. Review the July 24 Cooking Demo with Chef George here. You can find the recipe for...
Page • Career Learning and Development Career Development Leadership Development Advancement Opportunities Work Changes Performance Engagement Internal Talent Marketplace Awards Rewards and Recognition Leaving Sandia? Student Interns New Employee Onboarding
Page • Career Development What Career Development means to me Career Development is the ongoing or lifelong process of developing your career: Begin by owning your career choices and identify where you are presently and where you want to be. Empower yourself to grow professionally. Shape your career and overall growth potential....
News Article, April 2, 2025 • It isn’t always easy to receive performance feedback, but when you have the right mindset, feedback can be a powerful tool for career development and personal growth. We're sharing tips and learning opportunities to help you leverage feedback into a super tool to boost your career. More info...
News Article, July 21, 2025 • Knowledge capital, the output employees, projects and research create, is one of the most valuable assets Sandia owns. The Knowledge Management Office can help solve the challenges your projects face when creating, storing and sharing knowledge. More info...
News Article, April 30, 2025 • Performance check-ins are your opportunity to have valuable performance and career development conversations with your manager. Make the most of your discussion by preparing ahead. More info...
News Article, February 17, 2025 • Many of us are getting feedback requests during the performance year, but are you providing constructive feedback? We're sharing five tips for providing useful performance feedback that can help your colleagues grow and improve. More info...
News Article, January 21, 2025 • Performance Check-ins are an opportunity for you to have a meaningful performance and development conversation with your manager. Find out how you can prepare for these conversations to maximize your experience. More info...
News Article, March 4, 2025 • Now that Sandia has completed the first year of our new performance engagement process, we want to hear what you think works well and what can be improved. Your feedback will directly influence ongoing improvements to Sandia’s performance engagement process. More info...
News Article, July 16, 2025 • In today's fast-paced and hybrid work environment, team cohesion and recognition are more important than ever. This summer we challenge teams to connect and celebrate each other and your achievements. More info...
News Article, May 19, 2025 • Recognition and appreciation aren’t just nice-to-haves; they are must-haves for a thriving workplace. Learn why it is so important and how you can bring these game-changers to your teams. More info...