Human Resources News Archive
Thank you: New initiatives to thank you for your dedication and perseverance
June 9, 2021 —
In recognition of all the ways our community has gone above and beyond to continue working throughout the pandemic, the University will be closing on Friday, July 2, in addition to the regular Canada Day closure on Thursday, July 1.
June 9, 2021 —
In recognition of all the ways our community has gone above and beyond to continue working throughout the pandemic, the University will be closing on Friday, July 2, in addition to the regular Canada Day closure on Thursday, July 1.
Learn and grow: Attend UM’s learning and wellness event
June 2, 2021 —
THRIVE, a new virtual learning and wellness event, has been created to support people and help them to connect with others and learn and grow—individually, operationally and in their leadership skills.
June 2, 2021 —
THRIVE, a new virtual learning and wellness event, has been created to support people and help them to connect with others and learn and grow—individually, operationally and in their leadership skills.
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Recognize outstanding COVID-19 response by nominating support staff for the 2021 Awards of Excellence
April 5, 2021 —
Support staff employees to be honoured with these awards will demonstrated extraordinary efforts to maintain critical operations, to assist faculty and students in transitioning to online classes, to support critical research or facilitate the shut-down and restart of research activities, and to ensure the safety and well-being of others—all accomplished with emphasis on effectively supporting the academic mission of UM during the pandemic.
April 5, 2021 —
Support staff employees to be honoured with these awards will demonstrated extraordinary efforts to maintain critical operations, to assist faculty and students in transitioning to online classes, to support critical research or facilitate the shut-down and restart of research activities, and to ensure the safety and well-being of others—all accomplished with emphasis on effectively supporting the academic mission of UM during the pandemic.
Human Resources News
Indigenous students invited to apply for summer internships
March 22, 2021 —
Students must be full-time Indigenous U of M students, who are either graduating this spring or returning to full-time studies in the fall.
March 22, 2021 —
Students must be full-time Indigenous U of M students, who are either graduating this spring or returning to full-time studies in the fall.
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Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff
March 9, 2021 —
Speakers will provide information on a number of topics including an overview of the Pension Plan, the pension benefit payout options available, wills and estate planning and retiree benefits.
March 9, 2021 —
Speakers will provide information on a number of topics including an overview of the Pension Plan, the pension benefit payout options available, wills and estate planning and retiree benefits.
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Wellness Together Canada offers free mental health resources and counselling
March 8, 2021 —
WTC allows individuals to make decisions about the care they require and choose from a multitude of 24/7 services.
March 8, 2021 —
WTC allows individuals to make decisions about the care they require and choose from a multitude of 24/7 services.
Faculties and units can participate in the 2021 Indigenous Summer Student Internship Program
February 12, 2021 —
The internship is a great opportunity for UM Indigenous students to receive valuable experience in their field of study.
February 12, 2021 —
The internship is a great opportunity for UM Indigenous students to receive valuable experience in their field of study.
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Online accessible employment training modules now available
February 9, 2021 —
Newly launched UM accessibility training will cover the requirements of the provincial Employment Standard of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). The standard came into effect on May 1, 2019 and must be fully implemented by May 1, 2021.
February 9, 2021 —
Newly launched UM accessibility training will cover the requirements of the provincial Employment Standard of the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA). The standard came into effect on May 1, 2019 and must be fully implemented by May 1, 2021.
Human Resources News
Popular Vacation Purchase Plan (VPP) available for 2021/2022
February 2, 2021 —
The 2021/2022 vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase one to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment.
February 2, 2021 —
The 2021/2022 vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase one to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment.
Human Resources News
UM celebrates Black History Month
January 29, 2021 —
UM Black Alliance (UMBA) invited all students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community at large to attend the University of Manitoba’s Black History Month Forum
January 29, 2021 —
UM Black Alliance (UMBA) invited all students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community at large to attend the University of Manitoba’s Black History Month Forum