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Contingent Worker contracts will auto-terminate on end date unless extended, starting November 1

Due to many contingent workers remaining on UBC systems beyond their contract end date, starting November 1, 2023, Workday will automatically end contracts on their expected end date to ensure contingent workers do not have access to Workday and other UBC systems past their end date.

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Celebrating our Workplace Wellbeing Ambassadors for Healthy Workplace Month

October is Healthy Workplace Month, a time to highlight the importance of practicing workplace habits that promote a healthy mind, body, and organizational culture. 

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Updates to the prior authorization program for prescription drugs

Starting from August 1, 2023, we’ve expanded the prior authorization program to include chronic weight management treatments. This update ensures that prescription drugs for chronic weight management, are adjudicated appropriately.

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Updated guides and checklists for positive onboarding experiences

To support hiring managers in creating positive and personalized local onboarding experiences for their new hires, we’ve improved and updated the Manager’s Onboarding Guide and New Hire Onboarding Checklist.

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New EDI language in UBC job descriptions

As part of UBC's Inclusion Action Plan, new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) language is being added to UBC staff job descriptions this fall.

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Make the most of your Health Spending Account

If you are eligible and enrolled in the Health Spending Account (HSA) benefit, please note that the end of 2023 is approaching and any remaining credits from 2022 need to be claimed by December 31, 2023.

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Top tips for Tuition Waivers

With the start of the school semester and the change of seasons upon us, you may be considering taking a course at UBC using the popular Tuition Waiver benefit.

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General wage increase for IUOE 115 and Non-Union Technicians & Research Assistants employee groups

View recent General Wage Increase (GWI) implementations for the IUOE 115 and Non-Union Technicians & Research Assistants employee groups.

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Attend the Workday Student virtual prep session on September 27

Workday Student, the new student information system, will be launching in October 2023. Learn more about the scope and impact of Launch 1 at this virtual information session.

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Announcing the recipients of the 2023 President's Awards for Staff 

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