Workplace Conversations: “Not Myself Today” Activities in HR
This year, as part of our initiatives to talk about mental health and wellbeing (based on the 2014 Workplace Experiences Survey findings), UBC’s Human Resources department at the Vancouver campus took part in “Not Myself Today” Nov. 2-6. This campaign was offered through Thrive. The Not Myself Today campaign focuses on connecting people to the topic of mental […]
2015 President’s Service Awards for Excellence and President’s Staff Award (Vancouver Campus) Recipients
Recognizing the contributions of staff members to the UBC community, five staff are the recipients of this year’s President’s Service Award for Excellence. The PSAE acknowledges staff who have made outstanding contributions to UBC, and who excel in their personal achievements. President’s Service Awards for Excellence This year’s President’s Service Awards for Excellence recipients are: […]
Focus on People: Workplace Practices Benchmark Report 2014-2015
See the Focus on People: Workplace Practices Benchmark Report 2014-2015.
UBC a Top Employer for Young People in 2015
UBC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2015, the only post-secondary institution to be named to the list. This special designation recognizes the employers that offer the country’s best benefits for younger workers. UBC received this award, for its work on attracting and retaining young employees, for the […]
UBC one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2015
UBC has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2015, for the fourth straight year. UBC’s many sustainability oriented initiatives include the Sustainability Coordinators Program involving over 80 staff and faculty, the Sustainability Ambassadors Peer Program for students, and, as part of the “zero waste” program, achieving a waste diversion rate of 67%. Other […]