Benefits FYI is our quarterly benefits newsletter for UBC staff and faculty who are enrolled in one of our benefits plans.
Benefits FYI Newsletter
Humans of Human Resources: Barbara Meens Thistle
This month, we profile Barbara Meens Thistle, who was appointed to Vice-President, UBC Human Resources in February 2018.
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Thrive 2018: Explore Your Path to Mental Health
Building and maintaining our mental health is a year-round pursuit, and Thrive is one of many mental health initiatives at UBC. This year, Thrive takes place from Oct. 29 – Nov. 2.
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Prepare Your Dependent Child for UBC Admissions
When your dependent child progresses from high school to post-secondary education, it can be an exciting, overwhelming and confusing time for you and your child.
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Non-Union Employee Group Name Change & Changes to Vision Care
As of April 1, 2018, CUPE 2278 (English Language Instructors – ELI) merged with the Executive Administrative, Farm Workers, and Non-Union Technicians & Research Assistants staff employee groups, for extended health and dental coverage purposes.
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Expansion of Maternity, Parental and Compassionate Care Leaves
In the February 2018 issue of Benefits FYI, we explained how Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and UBC’s Supplemental Employment Benefits top-up would work as a result of the federal government changes to EI benefits for maternity and parental leaves that came into effect on December 3, 2017.
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Mind Your Wellbeing: 30-Day Online Mindfulness Challenge
A tremendous amount of research over the past 20 years has demonstrated the benefits of mindfulness for physical and mental wellbeing. Whether you are new to mindfulness, practicing already, or part of a department or unit looking for a team-building activity, everyone can benefit from this simple practice.
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