ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy: 7-Week Virtual Series for Neurodiverse Staff and Faculty
UBC Human Resources is offering a 7-week virtual peer support series designed to support individuals with ADHD and those who identify as neurodiverse. The program, delivered in partnership with TideMinds Therapy Collective and hosted through the Centre for Workplace Accessibility, creates a confidential and supportive space for connection, skill-building, and shared understanding. This inclusive series […]
Holiday and calendar year-end deadlines 2025
Stay on top of key tasks as we wrap up the calendar year. Review important deadlines and helpful reminders, including: Vacation carryover and sick time Early payroll deadline Job review deadline Benefits deadlines Winter leave Delegations LEARN MORE
New notification to alert managers of vacation balances
On December 1, managers who supervise staff will receive a Workday email and notification if their staff have a forecasted vacation balance of 75 hours or more. Read the full update
Upcoming Sessions – Workplace Experience Survey Results: Okanagan Campus Discussion
Many have expressed interest in learning more about the Workplace Experience Survey (WES) results specific to the Okanagan campus, and how these results will inform action planning. To support this, we are hosting two one-hour sessions — one virtual and one in-person. Session Details Virtual Session – Tuesday, October 7, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM […]
Apply to be a Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador by August 15
If you are passionate about embedding wellbeing into your workplace, consider joining the UBC Okanagan Workplace Wellbeing Ambassador (WWA) program! Collaborate with Workplace Health and Wellbeing, and network with other WWAs to share resources, leverage funding opportunities, and help foster a culture of wellbeing in your workplace. Learn More and Apply
2025 Length of Service Award Recipients to Be Honored
The Length of Service Awards is a long-standing UBC tradition, celebrating the dedication and commitment of our exceptional staff and faculty. The program celebrates service milestones in five-year increments, honoring individuals with 15 to 50 years of dedication. We’ve begun the process of confirming this year’s honorees, based on several factors, including uninterrupted service of […]
Celebrate the Start of a New Academic Year at the 2025 Faculty and Staff Welcome Back BBQ Info Fair — in UBCO’s 20th Year!
This year marks UBC Okanagan’s 20th anniversary. Join us at the Faculty & Staff Welcome Back BBQ Info Fair as we begin the academic year on Tuesday, August 26, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. This event is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your department, faculty, or association and to highlight the contributions that make […]
Coaching Internship Program: attend an upcoming info session
If you are a UBC employee seeking certification as a professional coach and want to apply your new skills, competencies and knowledge in coaching UBC staff and faculty, then the Coaching Internship Program is for you. The 2024 program will be opening applications on Monday, October 7 – apply by Monday, December 2. Learn more […]
Thrive grants now available. Apply by Oct. 7.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to apply for a $300 Thrive Grant to help host events during Thrive in November that promote mental health, such as: Promoting mental health literacy (e.g. educational seminar or workshop) Provide opportunities for social connection Foster a supportive and inclusive community Build skills to support positive mental health and […]
Get Ready for the 2024 Faculty & Staff Welcome Back BBQ and Info Fair!
Be a part of this exciting event by planning and staffing a table on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm