Human Resources News Archive
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Human Resources News
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.
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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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Human Resources News
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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Human Resources News
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.
![Interns from previous Indigenous Summer Student Internship Program](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2018-Indigenous-Summer-Interns_WEB-150x150.jpg)
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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Human Resources News
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.
![UM admin building and sunrise](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Admin-150x150.jpg)
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.
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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
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Human Resources News
Moving forward as a strong, healthy community
January 22, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba offers a wealth of wellness programming and services for faculty and staff throughout the year. Many can be accessed online, and can provide both individual and unit support.
January 22, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba offers a wealth of wellness programming and services for faculty and staff throughout the year. Many can be accessed online, and can provide both individual and unit support.
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Human Resources News
Mental health supports accessible over the winter break
December 17, 2020 —
If you are in need of supports or resources, there are a variety of mental health and wellbeing supports accessible to students, faculty and staff throughout the break.
December 17, 2020 —
If you are in need of supports or resources, there are a variety of mental health and wellbeing supports accessible to students, faculty and staff throughout the break.