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Is your home ready for an earthquake?
We’re all spending more time at home at the moment, which makes it all the more important to prepare your home for the unexpected.
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IRP Corner: IRP FIN/HR Call-In Session (Oct 21)
The IRP FIN & HR Call-In sessions are intended for the Finance and HR community and will include an IRP Update, FIN & HR work stream update and a demo of key FIN & HR functionalities in Workday.
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IRP Corner: Reminder of upcoming HR key dates for go-live
As we prepare for Workday go-live on November 2, there specific deadlines, actions and interim processes for HR professionals are provided on the HR website’s
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Info Sessions: Prepare Your Dependent Child for UBC Admissions
UBC staff and faculty who are parents of children thinking of attending UBC are invited to attend a UBC Undergraduate Admissions virtual information session to learn more about UBC’s student application process and timelines.
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Opting out of Student Health Plan
With the rush of back-to-school activities, one item that may be overlooked is if your overage dependent child may opt-out of their post-secondary institution’s Student Health Plan. Opting-out means that your dependent child is declining coverage under their Student Health plan because they are still covered under their parent’s Extended Health and Dental Care plans.
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Boosting your mental health during times of change
Change has become a constant in both our work and day-to-day lives - particularly in recent months.
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Supporting your physical health in the home office
Remote work has a number of benefits: increased convenience, flexibility in work hours, and no need for commuting.
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Problematic substance use intervention pilot program available at UBC
Drug and alcohol use may be problematic when it negatively impacts a person’s health or quality of life. UBC HR has partnered with Boreal Wellness Centres Inc. to offer Resilient Living™ Recovery, a non-12 step, mindfulness-based addiction treatment program to help reduce or stop problematic substance use.
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Renewed HR Website Launched
The renewed HR website launched on August 27. If you haven’t already, please take a look. The new site has a fresh look, uses modern technology, and is organized in a more user-focused way.
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Preparing for Workday go-live: Key milestones for Benefits
As part of the preparation for the implementation of Workday on November 2, the Integrated Renewal Program has been working closely with UBC HR to determine a transition plan from current systems to Workday.
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