human resources News Archive
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UM will temporarily move to remote operations in response to snowstorm
April 12, 2022 —
In light of the forecasted major Spring storm, UM will move to remote operations for Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14
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Human Resources
UM’s Flexible Work Arrangement for Summer 2022
April 6, 2022 —
As President Benarroch noted in his March 23 message, UM is cautiously increasing in-person activity. We have eased some restrictions and the current plan is that, with the exception of approved distance education (DE) courses, Summer Term classes will be held in-person. In order to fully support the increased in-person instruction on campus, some employees have already begun their return to campus and others will be required to return after the end of Winter Term.
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Human Resources
Checking-in on your mental health
March 15, 2022 —
It is important to check in with ourselves and with those around us in regard to mental health.
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Human Resources
Indigenous students invited to apply for summer internships
March 4, 2022 —
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
UM Anniversary Awards 2021
February 10, 2022 —
Due to COVID-19, UM was unable to host the in-person annual events to recognize the 766 employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service.
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Human Resources
Faculties and units can participate in the 2022 Indigenous Summer Student Internship Program
February 4, 2022 —
The program will run for a total of 16 weeks, commencing May 9. Interns will work 35 hours per week in their respective internship.
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Human Resources
Vacation Purchase Plan (VPP) available for 2022/2023
February 2, 2022 —
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
Retirement planning sessions offered for faculty and staff
September 29, 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
Prioritize your health and wellbeing during Healthy Workplace Month
September 28, 2021 —
October is Healthy Workplace Month in Canada. Here are some ideas to celebrate your wellbeing at work by taking time to relax, learn, laugh and connect with colleagues.
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Human Resources
Settlement reached between UM and AESES on behalf of employees laid off in Summer 2020
September 15, 2021 —
Over the past 18 months, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented a number of challenges for the University of Manitoba community. Within days of the arrival of COVID-19 in Manitoba, UM’s campuses were shut down forcing the temporary suspension of many operations. We switched to remote learning and most employees began working from home. This was a drastic and sudden change for all employees at UM.