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Dogs and workplace wellbeing
Leaving their pups at home while going to work is a daily reality and a cause of stress for many people. But at UBC, some employees have been able to take advantage of the several dog-friendly offices on campus.
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Apply Now for Healthy Workplace Funding
UBC’s favourite workplace funding program is back! Applications are now being accepted for the Healthy Workplace Initiatives Program (HWIP).
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More than food
This year’s theme for Nutrition Month is “more than food”. Healthy eating is much more than just food. It includes cooking often and with nourishing ingredients, sharing our mealtime with others, being mindful of our eating habits, and embracing our own food culture and traditions.
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Glucose Monitoring and Eye Exams Added to the UBC Extended Health Plan
On Jan. 1, 2020, new services were added to the extended health plans of active UBC employees.
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2019 Tax Info: Medical Expense Claims & T4/T4A Receipts
This year’s tax filing season is about to start. A question that often arises is how to claim medical expenses. Which expenses can I claim? What documents do I need? We hope to give some light to these questions here.
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Applying for Income Replacement or Disability Benefits
When unexpected medical events occur, being prepared will help you feel secure that you still have the income you need to continue living comfortably. UBC’s Long-Term Disability (LTD) benefits, offered to eligible employees, protect you when you have a total disability that prevents you from working for an extended period.
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Help Inform Research About Workplace Wellbeing at UBC!
A research project coordinated by UBC HR’s Health, Wellbeing & Benefits is exploring how nutrition-related services and programs may enhance the wellbeing of faculty and staff. To inform this project, Katherine Lienhard, a Sustainability Scholar, is conducting a survey on the usage of the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) services by our community.
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Memo: Moving Staff to Midpoint of Salary Range (Midpoint Progression Increase) (Feb. 11, 2020)
This memo provides information on ensuring that staff in the following employee groups move to their salary range midpoint within a specified timeframe: AAPS, Non-Union Technicians & Research Assistants, Executive Administrative, and Farm Workers.
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Wellbeing in the News: February 2020
Check out the links below to see what we’ve been reading and watching lately.
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Fitting in Fitness: The Science Behind Goal Setting
It’s been a month since we discussed how to set SMART goals – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time Bound – to help achieve your fitness objectives for 2020. If you’re finding that you have been struggling to stick to the goals that you set, you are not alone!
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