human resources News Archive
Sustainability
Sustainability Day: Taking action for the Sustainable Development Goals
February 17, 2021 —
UM community invited to participate in full-day virtual program
Non-essential travel discouraged, 14-day quarantine in place
February 10, 2021 —
Travel checklist: Insurance and HR implications for post-travel quarantine
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
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.
UM listed among Canada’s top 100 employers by Forbes Magazine
January 29, 2021 —
The University of Manitoba has been listed as one of Canada’s Top Employers according to a new survey
Human Resources
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
Human Resources
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.
Now more than ever, let’s talk
January 19, 2021 —
This year, the University of Manitoba will once again be one of over 200 post-secondary institutions across Canada to join the world’s largest mental health conversation with Bell Let’s Talk
Human Resources
UM Anniversary Awards 2020
December 1, 2020 —
The annual event thanks celebrants for their hard work and valued contributions in making UM an outstanding learning and working environment.