Breeonne Baxter
Memos: 2013 Paid leave between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
For HR Administrators Human Resources has issued two memos regarding this year’s paid leave between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, one for staff, and one for Staff Finders employees. Please note that there are changes to the eligibility for leave for Staff Finders employees. The memos are online at: Paid Leave Between Boxing Day [...]
University Counsel: Call for Comments on Proposed Policy Consolidation
Please share this with your staff and faculty The University Counsel office is seeking comments on the proposed consolidation of several policies. The UBC community is invited to comment on the proposed consolidation of Policies #31 (Executive Compensation), #32 (Compensation for Management Officers), #33 (Management Compensation – Service Unit Directors Excluded from AAPS) and #63 [...]
Lynda.com online learning resources available to all UBC staff and faculty
Please share this with your staff and faculty UBC Human Resources and the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) are hosting a five-month pilot of lynda.com resources at UBC. This service is available to all UBC employees with a staff or faculty appointment, between Nov. 1, 2013, and March 31, 2014, at no additional charge [...]
Online Orientation for UBC Faculty & Staff
For HR Administrators The new Online Orientation for UBC Faculty & Staff is now live. This new website offers one central location for all new staff and faculty at both UBC campuses an overview of the orientation experience in their first few months as part of the UBC community: http://www.hr.ubc.ca/orientation/ This Orientation piece is designed [...]
Cyber Security at UBC
Please share this with your faculty and staff In today’s world, our personal and professional lives are more public than ever before. Personal Information (PI) pertaining to payroll, health, credit cards, and much more is collected, stored and accessed on a daily basis here at UBC. We all have a responsibility to protect such highly [...]
2014 Attendance Records Available
For HR Administrators The 2014 Attendance Record forms are now available on the HR Forms page. Visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/forms/ to download the 2014 forms. If you have questions about using these forms, please contact your HR Associate.
HR Project Specialist Opportunity at UBC
For HR Practitioners at UBC Animal Care Services is seeking a HR Project Specialist for a six-month period. UBC employees are asked to consider this as a potential secondment opportunity: Job Summary In support of the Animal Care Services (ACS) HR strategic goals the Project Specialist develops and implements new and/or existing HR initiatives, programs, [...]
Thrive Week: Nov. 4-8, 2013
Please share this with your faculty and staff Nov. 4-8 marks UBC’s fifth annual Thrive Week. A joint initiative between HR and Student Health Service, Thrive is a week-long series of events focused on building positive mental health for UBC students, faculty, and staff. This year, there are over 65 events at the Vancouver and [...]
Memo: New Provincial Government Health & Safety Legislation: Bill 14 – Bullying and Harassment
For HR Administrators Today, HR issued a memo from Lisa Castle, Vice President, Human Resources, and Ron Holton, Chief Risk Officer, Risk Management Services, with an update on new health and safety legislation to address bullying and harassment in the workplace, and the University’s plans to address the requirements of the legislation. Read the memo [...]
Remembrance Day Ceremonies 2013
Please share this with your faculty, staff and students Vancouver: The University of British Columbia Remembrance Day ceremony at the Point Grey campus will be held Nov. 11 in the War Memorial Gym. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 10:45 a.m. and will last for approximately one hour. Light refreshments will [...]
Flu Shot Clinics 2013
Please share this with your staff and faculty. Get the Flu Shot! The University is offering free influenza (flu) immunizations to UBC students, faculty and staff at clinics throughout UBC’s Vancouver campus this November. Visit the Risk Management Services website at http://riskmanagement.ubc.ca to reserve your spot at a clinic near you.
Food For Fines at UBC Library
Please share this with your faculty, staff and students The UBC Library and Alma Mater Student Society are running the eleventh annual Food For Fines campaign. Until Nov. 3, $2 will be waived for every non-perishable food item (up to a maximum of $30). Full information is available at http://about.library.ubc.ca/2013/10/18/food-for-fines-returns-oct-21-nov-3/.
Coach Internship Applications; Join UBC’s Coaching Community
Please share this with your faculty and staff Coaching@UBC is accepting applications for the 2014 intake for Coaching Internship. Successful candidates will receive funding towards the completion of an Accredited Coach Training Program at an institution of their choice. Please visit http://www.hr.ubc.ca/coaching/become-a-coach/coaching-internship/ for full details and application documents. Application deadline is January 31, 2014. Full information is available on [...]
Fall Back Weekend (Nov. 3, 2013)
Please share this with your staff and faculty This weekend is the time change in BC. When local daylight time is about to reach 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, clocks are turned backward one hour to 1:00 a.m., local standard time. Please factor these time changes into your commute next week.
Space still available for November HR Studio
For HR Administrators We still have space available in the November HR Studio. Please RSVP for the session if you would like to attend. The November HR Studio will be on Intercultural Understanding for Managers and Staff Date: Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12: 00 p.m. Location: TBA RSVP: communications@hr.ubc.ca by Nov. [...]
Celebrate Learning Week 2013
Please share this with your faculty and staff Human Resources is offering/organizing three events for faculty and staff during the 2013 Celebrate Learning Week: Positive Psychology – What Is It? Examples From Our Work Monday, October 21, 12:00pm – 1:30pm Room 302, Dodson Room, 3rd floor, Irving K. Barber Learning Centre FREE Mental Health in [...]
Bike to Work Week: Oct. 28 – Nov. 3, 2013
Please share this with your faculty and staff Learn about all the activities at UBC on the UBC Transportation Planning website. HUB’s Fall Bike to Work Week begins Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, and is a great opportunity to commute with other cyclists, stay healthy, get free bike repairs and have fun. Here is a video about biking [...]
Staff Orientation: Nov. 6, 2013
Please share this with your new staff. Are you a new staff member at UBC’s Vancouver campus? You are invited to University-Wide Orientation. Date: Nov. 6, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Breakfast and registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) Location: Cecil Green Park House, 6251 Cecil Green Park Rd. [map] Can’t make it to [...]
Statutory Holidays in 2014
For HR Administrators We have updated the Statutory Holidays at UBC page with dates for statutory holidays in 2014. If you need assistance in calculating stat holiday pay for employees, please contact your HR Associate for guidelines.