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UBC leads as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2026
This year marks the 15th consecutive year we’ve received this designation, which recognizes employers that lead the nation in creating a culture of environmental awareness in their organizations and that have developed exceptional sustainability initiatives.
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Register for the New to UBC Vancouver Connections Program 2026 Summer cohort
Registration is now open for the next cohort of our New to UBC Vancouver Connections Program.
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Psychological demands: A key factor for workplace wellbeing
Psychological demands refer to the cognitive, emotional, and attentional requirements of a job.
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UBC and CUPE 116 reach tentative agreement
We are pleased to share the University and CUPE 116 have reached a tentative agreement on April 15, 2026, towards a renewed Collective Agreement. This agreement covers the period April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2029.Details about the tentative agreement and ratification process will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Job-protected medical leave for serious illness or injury (Employment Standards Act Amendments)
As of early December 2025, amendments to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) provide workers with up to 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period due to serious illness or injury.
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Extended Health Benefit plan update: Continuous Glucose Monitor coverage
Effective March 1, 2026, eligible UBC faculty and staff will see an improvement in the claiming process for Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) under the extended health benefit.
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- Benefits FYI
Exploring financial counselling through our EFAP
A closer look at the financial counselling services offered through UBC’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
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- Benefits FYI
Supporting our community after critical incidents: resources for managers and leaders
When an unexpected or difficult event occurs, it can have a profound emotional impact on individuals, teams, and the broader community.
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Cooking together, connecting together: Building community through shared meals and stories
From August 2025 to February 2026, Fahra, from the UBC Department of Pediatrics, has been leading small, interactive cooking classes that emphasize healthy eating, creativity in the kitchen, and connection, thanks to HWIP funding.
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- Wellbeing
- Healthy UBC
Recognition and reward: Supporting psychological health and safety at UBC
Recognition and reward—one of the core elements of a psychologically healthy and safe workplace—helps create workplaces where people feel respected and supported.
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- Psychological health and safety
- Healthy UBC