Submitted by Guest Blogger Joanne MacLean, UFV President The Covid-19 pandemic has changed what we do and how we do it. Many people tell me they feel as if the virus is impacting every aspect of life, and that can pose a threat to both our physical and mental health. We’ve been asked to physically … Read more
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
Submitted by Guest Blogger Michelle Vandepol, Coordinator, Hope Centre Having worked from home for over a decade as a freelance writer and then in an office in a remote location prior to working at UFV, let me reassure you – you have what it takes to work remotely. Here are some things that helped me … Read more
Do you have career aspirations, but are not 100% sure how to get there from where you are now? Even when the work you are engaged in is meaningful and interesting; growth and progress are a natural human need. Did you know there are supports in place at UFV to develop your professional growth plan? … Read more
Employees eligible for Health Spending and Training & Development funds are reminded to submit claims for 2019/2020 by March 31, 2020. If you have funds in the Health Spending Account on March 31, 2020 from fiscal year 2019/2020, they will be carried forward for one more fiscal year, but expenses incurred in this fiscal year … Read more
If you have been fortunate enough during your time here at UFV to not require the assistance of Health & Disability Coordinator, Laurie Coreau, it means that you have been healthy in your role at the University, but it also means that you most likely know very little about the Early Intervention Support Program. The … Read more
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
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
As you walk by the Human Resources department over the next month or so, you may notice lots of noise and dust, but never fear – although we are undergoing a small renovation, we are still very open for business in our usual location (A288) and will continue to happily serve you with a smile … Read more
You have you been sitting at your desk for 4 hours straight. Shoulders feel stiff, mind is fuzzy, you are feeling completely drained! Step away from that desk and head over to the Fitness Centre! UFV employees are lucky to have an on-site facility that enables them to get their workout in during their lunch … Read more
