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New to UBC Connections Program launches in November

UPDATE: The New to UBC Connections pilot program for 2023-2024 is now at full capacity. Please check back in mid-2024 for information on next year's cohort intake. 

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Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon begins his term as UBC’s 17th President and Vice-Chancellor

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Non-union Technicians and Research Assistants PD Fund: limited funding available

As of November 1, the Professional Development (PD) Fund for staff in the Non-union Technicians and Research Assistants employee group has a funding pool balance of approximately $10,000 available to be claimed by eligible staff.

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Pay Transparency Act coming into effect Nov. 1

Starting November 1, all UBC job postings must include the expected pay or pay range, as per BC's Pay Transparency Act

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Enhance your disability inclusion literacy with these online events, Nov 27 - Dec 1

Take part in a series of webinars running Nov 27 to Dec 1 and enhance your disability inclusion literacy.

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General wage increase for Management & Professional (AAPS) employee group

General Wage Increase (GWI) updates for Management & Professional (AAPS) staff at UBC will be implemented on October 31 pay cheque.

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Contingent Worker contracts will auto-terminate on end date unless extended, starting November 1

Due to many contingent workers remaining on UBC systems beyond their contract end date, starting November 1, 2023, Workday will automatically end contracts on their expected end date to ensure contingent workers do not have access to Workday and other UBC systems past their end date.

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Celebrating our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors for Healthy Workplace Month

October is Healthy Workplace Month, a time to highlight the importance of practicing workplace habits that promote a healthy mind, body, and organizational culture. 

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Updates to the prior authorization program for prescription drugs

Starting from August 1, 2023, we’ve expanded the prior authorization program to include chronic weight management treatments. This update ensures that prescription drugs for chronic weight management, are adjudicated appropriately.

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Updated guides and checklists for positive onboarding experiences

To support hiring managers in creating positive and personalized local onboarding experiences for their new hires, we’ve improved and updated the Manager’s Onboarding Guide and New Hire Onboarding Checklist.

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