Sounds of Comfort

Submitted by Guest Blogger Marnie Wright, Associate Vice-President, Human Resources   In times like this the need to dig deep, face and respond to change and try to keep ourselves level is a challenge.  One of my tasks over the past several days, has been to set up processes that provide guidance for UFV colleagues … Read more

Deadline Extension for HSA and DTA Claims

With the COVID-19 situation, we have extended the deadline to submit Health Spending Account and Training & Development Allowance claims to April 30, 2020.  You will be able to submit your expenses incurred in the 2019/2020 fiscal (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020) up until April 30, 2020. If you have funds in the … Read more

UFV’s 40th Employee Golf Tournament

It’s almost that time of year again for us all to gather together for a good, old-fashioned employee fun-filled day of golf, food, and laughs. Join us at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Cultus Lake Golf Course. The fee is $40.00 per person (limit of 2 tickets per employee) which includes … Read more

Pink Shirt Day 2020: Lift Each Other Up!

Pink Shirt Day is recognized all around the world, but actually began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt.  The goal of this special day it to create schools, workplaces, and communities where all people feel safe, valued and … Read more

Gender Diversity in the Workplace

On January 28, 2020 Human Resources ran our latest installment of our Learning Series workshops: Gender Diversity in the Workplace. The workshop was led by Kai Scott, M.A., (pronouns He/Him) a social scientist with 15 years’ experience working with vulnerable populations. The workshop addressed transgender rights and the barriers transgender people face in the workplace, … Read more

Employee Service Excellence Awards

The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for UFV’s Employee Service Excellence Awards! You have until February 14, 2020 to nominate a deserving colleague for the outstanding job they are doing in service, leadership and/or teamwork that supports the values, mission, and goals of UFV. Check out the link on the HR website to determine … Read more