Human Resources News Archive
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Human Resources News
Workplace accessibility FAQs: emergency response information
December 16, 2019 —
Current faculty and staff with a disability that may affect their ability to remain safe in an emergency are asked to fill out the confidential Employee Emergency Information Worksheet on the human resources website before January 3, 2020.
December 16, 2019 —
Current faculty and staff with a disability that may affect their ability to remain safe in an emergency are asked to fill out the confidential Employee Emergency Information Worksheet on the human resources website before January 3, 2020.
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Human Resources News
U of M Anniversary Awards 2019
November 22, 2019 —
A total of 815 faculty and staff were recognized for their hard work, valued contributions and efforts in making the U of M an outstanding learning and working environment.
November 22, 2019 —
A total of 815 faculty and staff were recognized for their hard work, valued contributions and efforts in making the U of M an outstanding learning and working environment.
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Human Resources News
Creating personalized emergency response plans
November 12, 2019 —
One in four Manitobans have a disability. That means one in four of us may face barriers to safely exit our workplace in an emergency.
November 12, 2019 —
One in four Manitobans have a disability. That means one in four of us may face barriers to safely exit our workplace in an emergency.
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Human Resources News
Staff spotlight: UM leader wins international academic advising administrator award
October 28, 2019 —
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising awarded Wiebe with a Certificate of Merit of the Outstanding Advising Award—Academic Advising Administrator; an exceptionally competitive and highly distinguished award.
October 28, 2019 —
NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising awarded Wiebe with a Certificate of Merit of the Outstanding Advising Award—Academic Advising Administrator; an exceptionally competitive and highly distinguished award.
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Human Resources News
Retirement planning sessions for faculty and staff
October 22, 2019 —
Current faculty and staff who are plan members of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) and who are planning to retire within the next five years, are invited to register for the upcoming retirement planning sessions being offered by human resources.
October 22, 2019 —
Current faculty and staff who are plan members of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) and who are planning to retire within the next five years, are invited to register for the upcoming retirement planning sessions being offered by human resources.
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Human Resources News
Employees can use premium payments for Healthcare Spending Account reimbursement
October 15, 2019 —
All faculty and staff eligible for Group Insurance Benefits should check their Employee Self-Service for their online statement outlining premium payments employees made under their health plan from April 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019.
October 15, 2019 —
All faculty and staff eligible for Group Insurance Benefits should check their Employee Self-Service for their online statement outlining premium payments employees made under their health plan from April 1, 2019 – September 30, 2019.
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Human Resources News
Take Our Kids to Work Day an opportunity for experiential learning
October 7, 2019 —
Students can job-shadow their U of M host for the full day or participate in the scheduled programming.
October 7, 2019 —
Students can job-shadow their U of M host for the full day or participate in the scheduled programming.
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Human Resources News
Watch for Employee and Family Assistance Program desktop button update, and new services available to all employees
September 30, 2019 —
On Friday, October 18 you will notice that the direct link on your desktop to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) will be updated to the new University of Manitoba logo.
September 30, 2019 —
On Friday, October 18 you will notice that the direct link on your desktop to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) will be updated to the new University of Manitoba logo.
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Human Resources News
New and enhanced learning opportunities for employees
September 4, 2019 —
Over 50 workshops and training sessions are available to employees at the U of M, offered by learning and organizational development.
September 4, 2019 —
Over 50 workshops and training sessions are available to employees at the U of M, offered by learning and organizational development.
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Human Resources News
Indigenous Summer Student Internship Program offers valuable experience
August 26, 2019 —
The internship program provides an opportunity for Indigenous students to work in various positions in faculties and units at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.
August 26, 2019 —
The internship program provides an opportunity for Indigenous students to work in various positions in faculties and units at both the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses.