October is National Book Month! Snuggle up with a blanket, get your favourite drink and snacks, and enjoy new books. What is your favourite book?
What’s New?
Payroll Timesheets Submission Deadline
Hourly employees: Oct 23 2023@ 11:59 pm
Managers and leaders: Oct 24 2023 @11:59pm
Benefit Updates
Employee and family assistance provider (EFAP) has transitioned to TELUS Health
This is highly important news to those who are eligible for the benefits. Our EFAP has transitioned to TELUS Health but there are no changes in service provided by TELUS Health compared with LifeWorks. We assure you that these benefits are 100% paid for by UBC and are still available for you. To learn more, please click here.
We would also like to introduce you to a new way to book an online appointment with an EFAP. You can easily connect with our EFAP through TELUS Health One online booking system or contact the Health Care Access Centre at +1 866 424 0770. To learn more about the new online booking tool, please click here.
Recruitment and Job Posting Updates
New EDI Language in UBC Job Descriptions
As part of the Inclusion Action Plan, new EDI language is being added to UBC staff job descriptions this fall. This includes an EDI statement that will appear at the top of staff JDs, as well as two EDI statement bullets that will fall under the ‘Minimum Qualifications’ section. To learn more about the EDI language, please click here.
Updated Guides and Checklists for Positive Onboarding Experiences
To ensure a positive onboarding experience for new hires, UBC Central HR has updated resources for all the managers. Access Managers Onboarding Guide and New Hire Onboarding Checklist from here.
Wellbeing Workshop
All faculty and staff at UBC Vancouver and UBC Okanagan are welcome to attend.
Getting Out of Your Own Way: Self-Compassion for Over-Achievers
Do you struggle with your inner critic in your head that constantly says you are not doing enough? If so, you are not alone. Join us to learn how to put healthy boundaries around inner critics from Dr. Ellen Choi, an assistant professor at Ted Rogers School of Management, Toronto Metropolitan University. To learn more about the workshop, please click here.
Managers’ Corner
Below are some recommended workshops for managers.
Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
This two-day training session is designed specifically for managers, supervisors and team leaders who are looking to address and promote mental health and reduce stigma in a workplace setting. This training will take place on October 11 and October 18. To find out more about the training, please visit here.