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Learn More About the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): Request an EFAP Presentation

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

For HR Administrators

Many surveys have clearly shown the effectiveness of EFAP in helping employees lead happier and more productive lives, while delivering the following benefits:

  • Reduced absenteeism and tardiness
  • Reduced health care costs
  • Fewer injuries, both at work and away from work
  • Fewer long/short term disability leaves (over 25% of all LTD claims are based on mental health concerns)
  • Fewer unemployment and workers compensation claims
  • Better individual and team performance
  • Higher morale and less staff turnover

For more information on EFAP, visit our EFAP page. To to book a presentation for your unit that highlights the free services available for UBC staff and faculty, contact Colin Hearne, EFAP Assistant at 604-827-3047 or colin.hearne@ubc.ca

Filed under: 2013-05-02, Benefits, For HR Administrators | Tags:

Careers Pages Review on hr.ubc.ca

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

For HR Administrators

HR is reviewing our Careers pages in order to ensure we are meeting the informational needs of potential job applicants.

In the coming weeks, we will be conducing invitation-only focus groups of staff learn more about what their experiences were coming to UBC. If you have a staff member approached for one of these focus groups, and you have any questions, please contact Catherine Pitman at 604-822-3979.

(Please note that this review is on the pages under http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers/ and will not be looking at the eRecruit system)

Filed under: 2013-05-02, For HR Administrators | Tags:

HR Memo on Upcoming BC Election Day

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

For HR Administrators

On April 29, HR issued a memo from Linda McKnight, Director of Advisory Services, Human Resources, on the subject of the University’s obligations to employees who are scheduled to work on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, while voting will be underway for the provincial general election.

Read the memo: BC Provincial Election – Tuesday, May 14, 2013

 

Filed under: 2013-05-02, For HR Administrators | Tags:

GWI Implemented for BCGEU (Vancouver)

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

For HR Administrators

Human Resources and Payroll are preparing to implement the BCGEU (Childcare) General Wage Increase (GWI) effective May 1, 2012, and May 1, 2013.  The GWI will be entered into HRMS for both monthly and hourly employees.  BCGEU (Childcare) employees will see the increase for May 1, 2013, plus the retro payment from May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013, if applicable, on their May 15, 2013, pay cheque.

As of this implementation, all negotiated Genera Wage increases, retroactive to 2012, have been implemented. At this time, IUOE 882 is still in the bargaining process with UBC, and the Faculty Association and the University are scheduled for arbitration in June (see Bargaining Bulletin #72).

Filed under: 2013-05-02, For HR Administrators | Tags:

Healthy UBC Events in May

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

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Mental Health Week runs May 6-12, 2013.  Read an open letter about mental health from the Healthy UBC Newsletter and find out what is happening in the community through the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Are you interested in learning more about what’s happening in health-related activities on campus? You can sign up for our monthly Healthy UBC Newsletter online.

Faculty and Staff Sports Day is May 3! (Vancouver | Okanagan) Follow @healthyubc on twitter for live pictures and updates from the Vancouver campus Sports Day!

Healthy UBC Courses in May:

Filed under: 2013-05-02, Events, For Faculty and Staff, Health & Well-being | Tags: ,

Theature at UBC Events in May

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

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Did you know that UBC  Staff and Faculty can get Two for One tickets to any regular Theatre at UBC production? Details here!

Theatre at UBC  Events during Alumni Weekend

UBC All Years Reunion & Celebration – everyone welcome! Frederic Wood Theatre, Saturday, May 25, 2013

FREE Theatre Tours: An Alumni Weekend event for the whole family

Saturday May 25, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm: Hands-on opportunity for kids (ages 8-15) to experiment with basic theatre lighting and sound.  Tour the hidden recesses of UBC’s historic 400 seat Frederic Wood theatre, and learn its history (ask about the Ghost!), with MFA Directing Alumnus Gerald Vanderwoude. The theatre’s scene and costumes shops are inspirational places for young minds to explore. Create a lighting cue and run it onstage! More: www.theatre.ubc.ca

Listen…Look Here! Theatre shorts performed & directed by Theatre at UBC alumni

7:30 pm – 8:45 pm performance & party to midnight | $ 10* all proceeds to student scholarships

From the UBC Alumni Troupe who brought you last year’s wildly successful evening of theatre shorts Who’s There?, comes this year’s companion piece Listen…Look Here! An entertaining hour of rarely seen theatre gems (Beckett, ee cummings) & original pieces, performed by theatre alum Beverly Bardal, Cam Cronin, Jordan Kerbs, Barbara Kozicki, Deb Pickman, Joe Procyk and Professor Emeritus Norman Young. Directed as only MFA Directing alumnus (and Department of Theatre & Film Business Manager) Gerald Vanderwoude can, a mere $10 dollars gets you all this – plus a swingin’ (from the lobby chandeliers) party after. Don’t miss this one night only event! All proceeds to student scholarships.

Filed under: 2013-05-02, Events, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags:

Moving Minds: May 16, 2013

Posted by: | May 2, 2013 | no comments

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MovingMinds is a free event designed to help you take a break and improve your health.  Learn tips and tricks on how to stay healthy, grab a snack, win prizes, and walk or run with friends and colleagues on May 16, 2013,  12:00 p.m. –  2:00 p.m.

Location: Main Mall, between University Boulevard and Stores Road.

Learn more and register online: www.movingminds.hkin.educ.ubc.ca

Questions?  Please contact Jackie at jackie.hoffmann@ubc.ca

MovingMinds is an event coordinated by UBC BodyWorks Fitness Centre and the School of Kinesiology, with support from UBC Human Resources and Kinesiology Undergraduate Society.

 

Filed under: 2013-05-02, Events, For Faculty and Staff, Health & Well-being | Tags: ,

Earth Day, April 22: A Look at What’s Happening at UBC in Sustainability

Posted by: | April 18, 2013 | no comments

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For Earth Day, we have a special guest post on the HR Blog about what UBC does every single day to promote a more sustainable environment for the UBC community and beyond. Check out how UBC stands out this Earth Day.

Filed under: 2013-04-18, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags:

Updated UBC Policies: Travel Expenses, Running for Office

Posted by: | April 18, 2013 | no comments

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There are two updated UBC policies that may impact you:

Policy #83 (Travel and Related Expenses)

Policy #83 governs the treatment of travel expenses incurred by members of faculty and staff (and in special cases, students or other persons). It addresses how travel expenses are managed and reimbursed. The amendments to the Administrative Directive for the Policy include an increase to the per km/mileage use of private vehicles from $0.41 to $0.49 per km, an increase to the meal per diems from $50.50 to $60.00, and such other amendments required to reflect the foregoing changes and the University’s current travel suppliers and services. Please read the directive document here.

Policy #50 (Leave to Take Political Office)

Policy #50 (Leave to Take Political Office)  now permits all salaried members of faculty and staff who are employed on an ongoing basis by the University to take leave to campaign for and hold political office. The Policy has also been amended to permit political leave for employees who are elected to a First Nations band council and employees who are elected to full-time municipal or city positions.

To see all UBC policies, visit the University Counsel website.

Filed under: 2013-04-18, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags: ,

PD Opportunity: EQ for Smart Leadership

Posted by: | April 18, 2013 | no comments

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UBC Continuing Studies Life & Career Programs is hosting a spring workshop on EQ for Smart Leadership, May 31, 2013.

Using Emotional Intelligence as a basis, this course focuses on your success as a leader based on corporate fit, values and awareness. Gain tools to know yourself better in the areas of integrity, decision making, collaboration, empathy and self-control. Find out how you can be  more enlightened in your role as leader so that you can  make better decisions for yourself and identify corporate cultural issues before they become unmanageable.

Leaders at all levels benefit from this practical course, particularly those facing new challenges in their careers and those who are seeking fresh approaches to stay on top of their game.

Discount: 15% discount when 2 or more register from the same organization at the same time.  Call for details: 604.822.8585.

Bonus! Participants in EQ for Smart Leadership receive a $20 discount on the Emotional Intelligence Assessment.

Tuition Waivers can be used for this course.

Friday, May 31, 2013, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
UBC Robson Square
LC507S13A

Filed under: 2013-04-18, For Faculty and Staff, UBC News | Tags: ,

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