Human Resources News Archive
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UM’s Administrators comment on priorities during COVID-19 outbreak
March 18, 2020 —
UM community working together in unprecedented times to help students, faculty and staff
March 18, 2020 —
UM community working together in unprecedented times to help students, faculty and staff
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Human Resources News
University welcomes new members to the pension committee
March 3, 2020 —
The Pension Committee is charged with overseeing the administration of the plan. Some examples of the Pension Committee responsibilities include matters of policy and interpretation, and investment strategies.
March 3, 2020 —
The Pension Committee is charged with overseeing the administration of the plan. Some examples of the Pension Committee responsibilities include matters of policy and interpretation, and investment strategies.
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Human Resources News
Indigenous students invited to apply for summer internships
February 18, 2020 —
The internship program is an exciting opportunity for Indigenous students to access unique career-related experiences in their field of study.
February 18, 2020 —
The internship program is an exciting opportunity for Indigenous students to access unique career-related experiences in their field of study.
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Human Resources News
U of M celebrates Black History Month
January 30, 2020 —
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community at large are invited to attend a number of initiatives and events to honour Black History Month on campus
January 30, 2020 —
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community at large are invited to attend a number of initiatives and events to honour Black History Month on campus
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Human Resources News
Additional VPP days now available to staff in light of COVID-19
January 23, 2020 —
The vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase five to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment.
January 23, 2020 —
The vacation purchase plan provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase five to 10 days of vacation in addition to their current vacation allotment.
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Human Resources News
Great-West Life now Canada Life
January 20, 2020 —
Employees will notice that the Canada Life brand will begin showing up on correspondence and forms and that direct deposits for claim reimbursements will be from Canada Life; not Great-West Life.
January 20, 2020 —
Employees will notice that the Canada Life brand will begin showing up on correspondence and forms and that direct deposits for claim reimbursements will be from Canada Life; not Great-West Life.
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Human Resources News
Nominate staff for awards of excellence
January 7, 2020 —
All staff in service, support and administrative roles are eligible for an award to recognize excellence in their work.
January 7, 2020 —
All staff in service, support and administrative roles are eligible for an award to recognize excellence in their work.
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Human Resources News
Live Well @Work is now offering monthly wellness events
January 6, 2020 —
To start off 2020, we will celebrate Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by offering two sessions focusing on dementia and Alzheimer’s. Registration is encouraged.
January 6, 2020 —
To start off 2020, we will celebrate Alzheimer’s Awareness Month by offering two sessions focusing on dementia and Alzheimer’s. Registration is encouraged.
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Human Resources News
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a fun evening to cheer on Bisons
January 3, 2020 —
The Support Staff Endowment Fund (SSEF) has teamed up with Bison Sports, Live Well, Bell Let’s Talk and Degrees to offer faculty and staff a fun evening out with their families and friends on January 24.
January 3, 2020 —
The Support Staff Endowment Fund (SSEF) has teamed up with Bison Sports, Live Well, Bell Let’s Talk and Degrees to offer faculty and staff a fun evening out with their families and friends on January 24.
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Human Resources News
Faculties and units can participate in the 2020 Indigenous summer student internship program
December 17, 2019 —
Fifty per cent of interns’ salary will be reimbursed through human resources, while the host faculties or units are responsible for covering the remaining cost.
December 17, 2019 —
Fifty per cent of interns’ salary will be reimbursed through human resources, while the host faculties or units are responsible for covering the remaining cost.