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Benefits budgeting resources for new hires/positions
Do you look after hiring or creating a new position? We have just updated our "Creating a position" page to include some additional resources to help you budget the benefits for new hires/positions.
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Compensation holiday coverage
If you need to reach the Compensation team on December 29 or 30, please contact Philippa Wagner at 604-822-3560 and, on December 31, contact Kathleen Cheng at 604-822-8148.
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The 2020-21 Wellbeing Annual Report is now available
UBC's Wellbeing Strategic Framework is a shared vision for becoming a health and wellbeing-promoting university, and the 2020-21 Wellbeing annual report highlights our collaborative approach to advancing sustainability, decolonization, and equity while advancing wellbeing.
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Thrive Month: Learn to thrive by saying hi
We have come to the end of Thrive month — but that doesn't mean we should stop learning to Thrive. That's why we are looking at the topic of connecting with people, with the simple act of saying hello.
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Update: Remote working during the current gas restriction extended to December 14
The BC Provincial Government has extended the fuel restriction until Tuesday, December 14, as a result of the impact of the floods.
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Updated UBC Self Service Portal and new Workday Support Form
The Integrated Service Centre (ISC) launched its new Workday support form on Monday, November 29, as part of an update to the UBC Self Service Portal.
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UBC Vancouver – Remote working during the current gas restriction
On November 22, UBC issued a campus notification encouraging managers and supervisors to be flexible in allowing remote work, where operational requirements permit, to support our community and help ease any pressure on fuel supplies within the Lower Mainland.
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Paid leave for staff between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
With the holiday season approaching, please note that certain UBC staff are eligible for paid leave during the university’s seasonal closure – the three normal working days between Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
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Preparing for holiday and calendar year-end deadlines
As we near the end of the calendar year, here are some helpful reminders for managers and administrators.
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Hold additional transactions for employees receiving Merit and Performance-Based Increases
A reminder that managers and HR administrators should not enter any additional transactions between November 10 and December 7 for employees receiving merit or performance-based increases.
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