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Remote Work update
Last year UBC announced the introduction of a Remote Work pilot program to formalize alternate work arrangements, where operationally feasible. We are now gaining more insights into the Remote Work program and its effects on faculty, staff, heads, directors, and operational leaders — as well as on the campuses and culture of the university more broadly.
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Leadership one-on-one with Adam Charania
Adam Charania is UBC’s Associate Vice-President, Human Resources (Strategic Advisory Partnerships).
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New dedicated EFAP number for faculty and staff
Faculty and staff now have a dedicated phone line to access the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) confidential services, through LifeWorks, by calling 1-866-424-0770.
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Land Acknowledgements – Why do we do them?
At this inclusive and bridge-building webinar hosted by the Faculty of Education and Development and Alumni Engagement, all are invited to deepen their understanding by listening to panellists from different Indigenous nations/bands who will discuss the purpose and meaning of these important customary statements.
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Professional Development Fund updates for staff and research associates
Professional Development (PD) Funds are available to several employee groups to support learning opportunities that enhance knowledge, work performance, and career growth at UBC.
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- Learning
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New Business Expense Rules for faculty and staff coming April 1
The updated Business Expense Rules have been approved and will come into effect on Friday, April 1, and will be available on the UBC Finance website.
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Workday 2022 Release 1 complete
The latest Workday release – which included changes to the homepage, search functionality, and navigation – was completed successfully on Saturday, March 12.
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Student safety abroad – Faculty and staff training session (March 22)
Faculty and staff who would like to learn about UBC’s student travel requirements and the resources available to help students prepare for a safe trip are invited to attend an upcoming training session.
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Autism and neurodiversity in the workplace
Are you curious about late-diagnosed autism in adults and want to know more about the lesser-known ways that autism can present?
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Workday Corner - Spring 2022: Changing roles, keeping coverage for overage dependents, and your PHN
In this edition of Workday corner, we answer a few of the most frequently asked questions the Integrated Service Centre (ISC) and HR staff have responded to recently.
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