human resources News Archive

March 18, 2025 — 
This award is a testament to our incredible culture – one that thrives on innovation, collaboration and a deep sense of community.

March 14, 2025 — 
The Summer Institute on Literacy in Indigenous Content is an enriching professional development opportunity for UM faculty and staff.

February 25, 2025 — 
The University of Manitoba is proud to be recognized once again as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2025! 

January 29, 2025 — 
The recently launched UM Skills Sharing program provides knowledge sharing and training opportunities for support staff across faculties and units at the University of Manitoba. Through upskilling and cross-training, support staff can enhance their skill sets to work more effectively, expand their knowledge of UM and strengthen their connections within the UM community.

December 10, 2024 — 
Learning & Organizational Development (LOD) has announced that registration is open for January 2025 workshops.

November 28, 2024 — 
Retirement, while exciting, can bring a mix of emotions. In recognition of the complexities of this life transition, the Office of the Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), through UM Family Resources, and the help of the Pension Office and Human Resources, has developed a number of resources to support staff and faculty as they navigate the non-financial aspects of retirement.

September 20, 2024 — 
This spring, UM established a Task Force on Mental Health and Well-Being to examine the current mental health supports available on our campuses and consider how we can strengthen these resources for our community’s holistic health. As part of the next phase of this work, students, staff, and faculty members are invited to share their thoughts and experiences to help shape a new comprehensive Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy.

September 18, 2024 — 
Current faculty and staff who are plan members of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) (Pension Plan) and are planning to retire in the next five years are invited to register for one of the upcoming retirement planning sessions taking place on November 13 and 15.

August 26, 2024 — 
Learning and Organizational Development provides training and development opportunities for support and administrative staff at the University of Manitoba.

July 16, 2024 — 
A new micro-certificate program is available for UM staff, students and faculty to develop skills in advancing equity and accessibility at UM. The first courses of the micro-certificate in equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA), as well as the prerequisite course EDIA 0100: Foundations, will be offered in this Fall Term.