May has arrived like is always does with the birds chirping and the flowers and trees starting to blossom. We’ve had beautiful weather so far this spring, and it seems pretty normal when you look out the window, but we all know that things are far from normal as we continue to observe the rules … Read more
It’s hard to believe that many of us have already been working remotely for almost a month! I think everyone is doing an amazing job and because Human Resources is committed to keeping connections strong, we are excited to offer our third week of online workshops. If you are struggling personally or professionally in any … Read more
Did you ever think you’d have to learn so much new technology in such a short period of time? COVID 19 has made it necessary for all of us to get out of our comfort zones and try new, innovative techniques to ensure that we continue to do our jobs as efficiently as ever. … Read more
Submitted by guest blogger, Stacie Dixon Facilities Operations Coordinator, Athletics & Campus Recreation From a department at UFV whose four-walls is a place to provide our community with the opportunity to be active, being temporarily closed (like many of us) has been quite the shift to say the least! UFV’s Athletics and Campus Recreation department … Read more
Welcome to week 2 of our online workshop offerings. Hopefully you were able to take advantage of some of the sessions in week 1 and were able to follow along. Let us know how your experience was and if you have any comments or suggestions to help us provide you with valuable content to the … Read more
Even though most of us are working remotely for awhile and life seems quite different suddenly, Human Resources is still very committed to doing our best to offer you valuable, exciting and interesting ways to learn new skills and stay connected with the university. Each week we will be posting our calendar of offerings and … 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
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
What a great way to end our year in Human Resources! For our final department meeting of the year, we were fortunate enough experience an amazing Stó:lō place name tour on the Harrison Lake/River while riding in comfortable river boats, breathing in the fresh air and taking in the majestic mountain views. Sonny … Read more
