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Help embed wellbeing in your team: apply to be a UBCV Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador by August 19
We are opening our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors program up for another year. Applications are due August 19.
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Sign up to test the new bulk student appointment tool by July 31
A new tool will provide the option to process multiple student appointments at once using automation.
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Travelling soon? Don’t forget to pack your UBC Benefits!
Tickets to a wonderful destination? Check. Passport? Check. Luggage? Check. It is that time of the year when many people travel — but have you packed your emergency medical coverage?
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- Benefits FYI
Submit your tuition waiver for 2024 summer session credit courses by July 31
Due to ongoing work to transition UBC’s student information system to Workday Student, faculty and staff will be unable to submit a
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- Benefits FYI
New to UBC Connections Program kicks off for the second year
The pilot cohort of the New to UBC Connections Program comes to a close as we welcome the 2024 Summer cohort.
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Faculty and staff PD funds – guidance on Adobe product licensing fees
UBC IT has recently announced a new license renewal process where individual users and units are now responsible for paying annual subscription fees for Adobe software.
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New course on Accessible Interviewing and Accommodations
The new course on Accessible Interviewing and Accommodations will provide guidance to hiring managers on making interviews more accessible and creating an inclusive environment for all job candidates.
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Complete salary-related transactions in Workday by June 19
To facilitate the GWI process, users should complete or cancel any outstanding salary-related transactions in Workday by June 19 and avoid entering new transactions from June 20 – 25.
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- Salary and compensation
Employment advertising exemption and Policy HR11
UBC's Employment Advertising Policy (HR11) outlines the requirements for posting and advertising available employment positions before selecting a candidate, as part of the recruitment process. In some circumstances, hiring managers may wish not to post a position — in these cases, an exemption can be requested, as outlined in Policy HR11.
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Resource Guide for New Managers
Are you new to your people management role at UBC?
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